The Latest Breaking News from UC Berkeley

A young woman’s body was found on the side of a California road over 30 years ago. We finally know who she is

Wendy Abrams-Nishikai was 21-year-old UC Berkeley student when she went missing on Halloween 1989

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Former Panthers HC Ron Rivera going back to school in new role

The winningest head coach in Panthers history is going back to school.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 5, 2025

Zendaya Visited Her Favorite Hometown Frozen Yogurt Shop This Week and Was "Hella Casual" With Everyone There

“POV: You spot Zendaya outside your dorm."

Marie Claire · Jan 24, 2025

Humans are more creative writers than AI models – but the tech will still shape how we write

Creative stories from hundreds of humans were pitted against those produced by OpenAI, Meta AI platforms

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024

This exoplanet circling a dead star may mirror Earth's fate — if our planet survives a dying sun, that is

A newly discovered Earth-size world orbiting a dead white dwarf star gives scientists a hint of what the solar system may look like in billions of years.

Space · Sep 26, 2024

61-Year-Old Makes $54K Yearly Renting Out Parking Spaces

Sam Hunt, a UC Berkeley graduate, turned his unused parking spaces into a profitable side gig.

International Business Times · Sep 23, 2024

61-Year-Old Makes $54K Yearly Renting Out Parking Spaces; Here's How To Get Started In Less Than 10 Minutes!

Sam Hunt, a UC Berkeley graduate, turned his unused parking spaces into a profitable side gig.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23, 2024

How universities can unlock their entrepreneurial potential

Universities do more than just teach and conduct research – they’re where some of the most audacious ideas are ignited, eventually finding their way into the private sector and our everyday lives. Take Stanford and UC Berkeley, for example, which have become symbols of how universities can power innovation.

The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024

UC Berkeley, Illinois, and Marshall are home to the top online data science master’s programs. Did your school make the list?

Fortune’s latest ranking finds that programs that value rigor and student success are among the best places for students to learn in-demand data skills.

Fortune · Sep 4, 2024

Scientists say fungus could turn food waste into delicious high-protein dishes

New paper show how Neurospora, a type of fungus, can convert food waste into high-protein, flavourful ingredients

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024