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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!


Retiring soon? Save the date for a May 12 PARRA reception in Oakland

Connect with Bay Area retirees who have created a vibrant community with many social and learning opportunities.


Collage of photos of Brian in various UC settings

CUCSA welcomes new chair-elect Brian Light

Brian is chief operations manager, Social Sciences Division Libraries, at UC Berkeley, and has 27 years of UC experience.


LaSA welcomes UC Berkeley scholar for United Farm Workers Movement-focused event

Christian Paiz, Ph.D., associate professor of ethnic studies at UC Berkeley, will discuss his book, “The Strikers of Coachella: A Rank-and-File History of the UFW Movement.”


BSFO to host array of Black History Month events for all staff

From a movie screening to expert-led conversations and meditation sessions, BSFO invites all colleagues to join them for community-based events in celebration of Black History Month.


Man and dog pose with a snow sculpture of the Olympic rings

A UC Berkeley professor and his service dog will carry the Olympic flame

University of California researcher Matteo M. Garbelotto-Benzon may make history as perhaps the first time a service dog will walk side-by-side with a person with a mobility disability carrying the Olympic flame.


For 20 years, this program has helped students who’ve been in foster care succeed

The program offers hundreds of students holistic support, including mentorship, emergency funds and move-in day supplies.


john a. powell

UCOP launches new Belonging by Design event series

john a. powell and UCOP leaders will explore the fundamental question of how we build an inclusive future.


Soon-to-be-retirees are invited to a May 7 reception in Oakland

Connect with Bay Area retirees who have created a vibrant community with many social and learning opportunities.