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A new approach to education treats every classroom moment as practice for democratic life. From science experiments to playground rules, teachers are helping students build the skills democracy needs to thrive.
Fernando Mendoza walked across the stage at Cal's MBA commencement to receive his undergraduate degree, drawing massive cheers from a crowd that had no idea the Las Vegas Raiders' No. 1 draft pick would be there. The quarterback juggled two degrees at two schools while leading Indiana to a national championship.
Lyn Tran earned high honors at Sierra Pacific High School while caring for her dying mother and overcoming profound grief. Now she's heading to UC Berkeley to study psychology and help others.
Scientists just gave artificial intelligence a superpower it desperately needed: the ability to understand the invisible forces that hold matter together. This breakthrough could speed up the discovery of everything from better batteries to life-saving materials.
UC Berkeley celebrated dozens of student-athletes this week who proved you can excel in the classroom and on the field. Lacrosse player Chloe Rand and swimmer Evan Petty topped the honors list with multiple awards.
A Peace Corps volunteer built a school in rural Colombia in 1965. Now, her foundation is sending UC Berkeley students to continue that work.
New research from UC Berkeley shows state cybersecurity programs are generating startup-level returns, with some delivering $20 in value for every dollar invested. The findings offer cash-strapped states a compelling reason to boost cyber defenses.
College students at UC Berkeley are putting their phones away at parties to fight digital overload. The student-led movement is helping young people reclaim their attention and build deeper friendships.
UC Berkeley students threw a phone-free party with volleyball, live music, and mock social media gravestones to help peers reclaim their time from screens. The grassroots movement is empowering young people to fight digital addiction and reconnect with real life.
A new UC Berkeley study reveals people who left California between 2016 and 2025 saved nearly $700 monthly on housing and became 48% more likely to own homes. The research tracked millions of movers and found the financial benefits were real and significant.
Scientists at UC Berkeley have mapped the exact brain circuits that release growth hormone during deep sleep, revealing how rest directly rebuilds your body and sharpens your mind. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for sleep disorders, diabetes, and brain diseases.
A Berkeley grad teamed up with his dad to solve one of AI's biggest blind spots: understanding who we really are across the internet. Their startup Nyne just secured $5.3 million to help AI agents make smarter decisions by connecting the dots of our digital lives.
Two exhausted scientists working around the clock in Berkeley stumbled upon carbon-14, a radioactive isotope that would revolutionize how we understand human history. Their breakthrough eventually gave archaeologists the power to date ancient artifacts up to 50,000 years old.
A $4 billion private investment is bringing cutting-edge tech infrastructure and over 125 permanent jobs to West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. The massive project required zero taxpayer dollars and signals a major shift for the Mountain State's economy.
A Berkeley company just won $2 million for an edible coating that keeps fruits and vegetables fresh twice as long without any chemicals. The breakthrough could slash grocery store waste by 30% and help feed more people worldwide.
Scientists at Berkeley Lab are using AI-powered "digital twins" to slash the time between discovery and real-world solutions. These living virtual models predict outcomes and test changes without risky, costly experiments.
After 40 years studying a dangerous bacteria, researchers discovered how to transform it into a powerful immune booster that helps the body destroy cancer cells. The therapy could soon help children with leukemia survive bone marrow transplants.
Scientists can now transform massive X-ray datasets into 3D images in seconds instead of hours, thanks to a real-time connection between two major research facilities. This breakthrough is already helping researchers study everything from fuel cells to bird feathers with unprecedented speed.
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab just launched an AI system that will dramatically speed up breakthroughs in energy, medicine, and materials science. The tool analyzes data from powerful microscopes in minutes instead of weeks.
A Summerville charter school just proved that rewarding excellence works. Berkeley Preparatory Academy earned six statewide honors and $25,000 in bonuses for skyrocketing student achievement.
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