University Medal

The four 2025 UC Berkeley University Medal finalists, in a photo illustration with each student headshot in a gold oval against Berkeley-blue background.

Awards

In turbulent times, 2025 University Medal finalists excelled through idealism, hard work

Students in the UC Berkeley Class of 2025 worked against a backdrop of historic social and political instability. The University Medal finalists met challenges head-on, and their early accomplishments show the commitment and creative spirit of their class.

a young man wearing a green jacket puts his hands in his pockets and smiles in front of the Campanile

Awards

The key to success for this year’s University Medalist? Curiosity and collaboration