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Cal Athletes Earn Top Honors for Academic Excellence
Community HeroesMay 8

Cal Athletes Earn Top Honors for Academic Excellence

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.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Berkeley Student Program Honors 60-Year Colombia Legacy
SolutionsMay 6

Berkeley Student Program Honors 60-Year Colombia Legacy

A Peace Corps volunteer built a school in rural Colombia in 1965. Now, her foundation is sending UC Berkeley students to continue that work.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
State Cyber Programs Return Up to $20 for Every $1 Spent
InnovationMay 5

State Cyber Programs Return Up to $20 for Every $1 Spent

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.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
Berkeley Students Host No-Phone Parties for Real Connection
VideosApr 27

Berkeley Students Host No-Phone Parties for Real Connection

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.

Sunny Skyz2 min read
UC Berkeley Students Host Phone-Free Party on Campus
SolutionsApr 26

UC Berkeley Students Host Phone-Free Party on Campus

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.

Google News - Technology3 min read
Californians Save $700/Month Moving Out of State
SolutionsApr 1

Californians Save $700/Month Moving Out of State

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.

Google News - Researchers Find2 min read
Deep Sleep Triggers Brain Circuit That Builds Muscle, Burns Fat
Health & WellnessMar 31

Deep Sleep Triggers Brain Circuit That Builds Muscle, Burns Fat

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.

Science Daily3 min read
Berkeley Scientists Turn Food Poisoning Bug Into Cancer Fighter
Health & WellnessFeb 13

Berkeley Scientists Turn Food Poisoning Bug Into Cancer Fighter

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.

Phys.org3 min read