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4 UC alums honored with 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

Three UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism alumni and a UC Santa Barbara alumna were awarded 2026 Pulitzer Prizes, one of the most prestigious honors in journalism!


4 UC scientists honored at star-studded ‘Oscars of Science’

The researchers were recognized for their incredible contributions to advancing science.


Two people standing on a stage; one handing another an awardCredit: Berkeley Lab

Yashwanth Balaji, Berkeley Lab scientist, wins National Lab Research SLAM

Yash’s presentation focused on how high-energy particles from space can disrupt quantum systems and what it takes to protect them.


2026 Oliver Johnson Awards: Roger Horwicz + Adrienne Lavine

Robert Horwitz and Adrienne Lavine receive Academic Senate Oliver Johnson Awards

Given biennially, the award honors faculty members who have contributed significant time and talent to the Academic Senate.


History made! UCLA women’s basketball team wins NCAA championship

In toppling South Carolina 79–51, they claimed their first-ever NCAA title — and UCLA’s 126th overall.


Shout-Out to Hannah Noll-Wilensky

When her executive director was out and work was hectic, “Hannah was the glue that kept the team together.”


UC scientist working in a lab

UC achieves second prestigious patent designation in 2026

UC is No. 1 in a National Academy of Inventors March ranking of U.S. schools granted the most U.S. utility patents.


UC alums win Oscars, make history

Going into the 98th Academy Awards, two films were seen as favorites across many categories — and thanks to the contributions of UC alumni, both won their fair share.


Video: Alumna Jessica Meir returns to space — this time as commander

The mission marks Meir’s second journey to the stars, building on a lifelong dream she first realized in 2019.