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UC Berkeley professors sought by Trump Administration for signing Israel-Hamas petitions

The Trump Administration subpoenaed information from UC Berkeley professors amid claims of antisemitism on campuses.

Professors express concern over being used politically against university funding.

First Harvard, now UC Berkeley: Trump administration to probe foreign funds

The Trump administration intensifies scrutiny on foreign funding at universities, particularly UC Berkeley and Harvard, under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act.

Trump administration opens investigation on UC Berkeley over foreign funding

The Trump administration investigates UC Berkeley over alleged foreign funding non-disclosure.

The focus is on adherence to Section 117's disclosure requirements.

fromKqed

What Should International Students on Visas and Green Cards Know Right Now? | KQED

The Trump administration's actions create challenges and uncertainties for academic freedom and international student involvement.

Protests at UC Berkeley reflect widespread concerns over federal scrutiny and funding cuts affecting campus life.

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Trump administration opens investigation into UC Berkeley over foreign funding

SF politics

Cal community on high alert after Trump threatens to deport pro-Palestinian protesters to 'combat antisemitism'

Graduating students protested the Gaza war during a commencement ceremony, stirring controversy amidst threats against noncitizens involved in demonstrations.

Left-wing politics

UC Berkeley professors sought by Trump Administration for signing Israel-Hamas petitions

The Trump Administration subpoenaed information from UC Berkeley professors amid claims of antisemitism on campuses.

Professors express concern over being used politically against university funding.

First Harvard, now UC Berkeley: Trump administration to probe foreign funds

The Trump administration intensifies scrutiny on foreign funding at universities, particularly UC Berkeley and Harvard, under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act.

Trump administration opens investigation on UC Berkeley over foreign funding

The Trump administration investigates UC Berkeley over alleged foreign funding non-disclosure.

The focus is on adherence to Section 117's disclosure requirements.

fromKqed

What Should International Students on Visas and Green Cards Know Right Now? | KQED

The Trump administration's actions create challenges and uncertainties for academic freedom and international student involvement.

Protests at UC Berkeley reflect widespread concerns over federal scrutiny and funding cuts affecting campus life.

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Trump administration opens investigation into UC Berkeley over foreign funding

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Artificial intelligence

TC Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown - Your next shot at winning big | TechCrunch

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Artificial intelligence

TC Sessions: AI Trivia challenge for tickets ends tonight | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

TC Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown - Your next shot at winning big | TechCrunch

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Artificial intelligence

TC Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown - score big on tickets | TechCrunch

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Artificial intelligence

TC Sessions: AI Trivia challenge for tickets ends tonight | TechCrunch

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Berkeley WWII veteran, 99, helped liberate Nazi concentration camp. Now he warns of fascism in U.S.

George Leitmann, a distinguished professor of engineering at UC Berkeley, passed away just before his 100th birthday, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and resilience.

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#techcrunch

Artificial intelligence

The conversations that count start in 5 days at TC Sessions: AI | TechCrunch

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Artificial intelligence

The conversations that count start in 5 days at TC Sessions: AI | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

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Feds launch probe of UC Berkeley over hiding millions in funding from China, other countries

Department of Education investigates UC Berkeley for failing to disclose foreign funding, including large sums from China.

Cal student, 27, heads national spelling bee's word-picking team; a Maybeck home's listed at under $1M

Frank Cahill, once a participant in the National Spelling Bee, now curates the word list as a doctoral student in literature.

Which Cal majors earn the most money; West Berkeley hotel faces foreclosure

UC Berkeley students exhibit diverse engagement, from a rise in AI apps to serious legal issues concerning animal rights and violent crimes.

East Bay food

A museum with tens of thousands of eggs; Daily Cal on revoked visas

fromNew York Post

Feds launch probe of UC Berkeley over hiding millions in funding from China, other countries

Department of Education investigates UC Berkeley for failing to disclose foreign funding, including large sums from China.

Cal student, 27, heads national spelling bee's word-picking team; a Maybeck home's listed at under $1M

Frank Cahill, once a participant in the National Spelling Bee, now curates the word list as a doctoral student in literature.

Which Cal majors earn the most money; West Berkeley hotel faces foreclosure

UC Berkeley students exhibit diverse engagement, from a rise in AI apps to serious legal issues concerning animal rights and violent crimes.

East Bay food

A museum with tens of thousands of eggs; Daily Cal on revoked visas

more#education

#robbery

Victim's ex-boyfriend, 2 others arrested in Berkeley stabbing

Three suspects arrested in a violent stabbing incident outside UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science.

The attack was premeditated, involving severe injuries and a robbery.

East Bay (California)

Watch deal turned violent in robbery near UC Berkeley hazmat facility

Victim's ex-boyfriend, 2 others arrested in Berkeley stabbing

Three suspects arrested in a violent stabbing incident outside UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science.

The attack was premeditated, involving severe injuries and a robbery.

East Bay (California)

Watch deal turned violent in robbery near UC Berkeley hazmat facility

more#robbery

Artificial intelligence

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Chatbot Arena group goes from academic project at UC Berkeley to $600 million startup

LMArena has raised $100 million in seed funding, demonstrating significant investor confidence in AI evaluation tools.

Artificial intelligence

2 weeks ago

LM Arena, the organization behind popular AI leaderboards, lands $100M | TechCrunch

LM Arena raised $100 million in seed funding, reflecting its vital role in AI benchmarking.

Affordable things to do in Berkeley any day of the week

The 42nd annual Himalayan Fair on May 17-18 will showcase Himalayan culture with food, crafts, games, and dance performances, making it a vibrant community event.

East Bay (California)

#crime

East Bay (California)

Man stabbed near UC Berkeley campus

East Bay (California)

Man Stabbed, Possibly By Angry Ex, at UC Berkeley Overlook Parking Lot

East Bay (California)

3 people sought in brutal UC Berkeley stabbing that leaves man injured

East Bay (California)

UC Berkeley Police investigate late night stabbing Saturday night

East Bay (California)

Man arrested in UC Berkeley stabbing, 2 people still at large

East Bay (California)

Man stabbed near UC Berkeley campus

East Bay (California)

Man Stabbed, Possibly By Angry Ex, at UC Berkeley Overlook Parking Lot

East Bay (California)

3 people sought in brutal UC Berkeley stabbing that leaves man injured

East Bay (California)

UC Berkeley Police investigate late night stabbing Saturday night

East Bay (California)

Man arrested in UC Berkeley stabbing, 2 people still at large

more#crime

#student-life

fromBusiness Insider

I'm a student at UC Berkeley, living in a house with 11 other girls. We have only 3 bathrooms, and I sleep in the sunroom.

The off-campus house functions as a vibrant social hub for students, fostering friendship and community despite its age and character.

East Bay food

How Cal killed one of America's best sports bars

Fundraising

UC Berkeley student reportedly paralyzed after fall at fraternity house

fromBusiness Insider

I'm a student at UC Berkeley, living in a house with 11 other girls. We have only 3 bathrooms, and I sleep in the sunroom.

The off-campus house functions as a vibrant social hub for students, fostering friendship and community despite its age and character.

East Bay food

How Cal killed one of America's best sports bars

Fundraising

UC Berkeley student reportedly paralyzed after fall at fraternity house

East Bay real estate

A Bay Area castle built by a Berkeley legend hits the market for $11M

East Bay real estate

Raising Cane's pays $10 million-plus choice site near Bay Area university

East Bay real estate

A Bay Area castle built by a Berkeley legend hits the market for $11M

East Bay real estate

Raising Cane's pays $10 million-plus choice site near Bay Area university

Black Lives Matter

Berkeley student, 21, paralyzed from the waist down after 'devastating and tragic' fall at frat house party

Fundraising

UC Berkeley Senior Paralyzed From Waist Down After Fall From Fraternity House Stairway

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East Bay (California)

Cal student paralyzed after fall from frat house; Berkeley native directed Marvel's Thunderbolts*'

fromNew York Post

Black Lives Matter

Berkeley student, 21, paralyzed from the waist down after 'devastating and tragic' fall at frat house party

Fundraising

UC Berkeley Senior Paralyzed From Waist Down After Fall From Fraternity House Stairway

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East Bay (California)

Cal student paralyzed after fall from frat house; Berkeley native directed Marvel's Thunderbolts*'

more#paralysis

#spinal-injury

Fundraising

Support rolls in for UC Berkeley student paralyzed near fraternity house

Black Lives Matter

UC Berkeley student paralyzed from the waist down after a fall at frat party

Fundraising

Support rolls in for UC Berkeley student paralyzed near fraternity house

Black Lives Matter

UC Berkeley student paralyzed from the waist down after a fall at frat party

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Person found stabbed multiple times near Lawrence Hall of Science

University police are actively seeking three suspects dressed in black related to a stabbing incident that occurred near the Lawrence Hall of Science.

East Bay (California)

Two-headed snake at Berkeley pet shop; Diego Rivera mural has new home

Diego Rivera's mural, Still Life and Blossoming Almond Trees, now finds a new home at UC Berkeley's Doe Library, showcasing additions to its historical significance.

East Bay (California)

#international-students

Cal opens $110M engineering center, plans to auction off West Berkeley admin building

The Grimes Engineering Center enhances UC Berkeley's engineering infrastructure with a $110 million investment.

US news

UC Berkeley student sues Trump administration over revoked visa

US news

ICE restores 12 UC Berkeley students' visas while it works on formal termination policy

Cal opens $110M engineering center, plans to auction off West Berkeley admin building

The Grimes Engineering Center enhances UC Berkeley's engineering infrastructure with a $110 million investment.

US news

UC Berkeley student sues Trump administration over revoked visa

more#international-students

US news

ICE restores 12 UC Berkeley students' visas while it works on formal termination policy

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

UC Berkeley Faces Foreign Gifts Investigation

The Education Department is investigating UC Berkeley for potentially incomplete disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts, particularly from China.

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

Berkeley, a Look Back: UC prepares for its largest graduation yet in 1925

"In May 13, 1925, UC Berkeley celebrated its largest graduation yet, with approximately 2,600 students receiving degrees, marking a historic moment in the university's legacy."

East Bay (California)

Fire near UC Berkeley forces evacuations

Fire crews responded to a one-alarm blaze near UC Berkeley, prompting evacuations and ongoing investigations into the cause of the incident.

East Bay (California)

#antisemitism

Social justice

U.S. Department of Justice launches investigation into UC over antisemitic hostile' workplace

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the University of California for allowing antisemitism on its campuses.

Trump Administration subpoenas UC faculty information in antisemitism investigation

The EEOC is investigating allegations of antisemitism on UC campuses, requiring personal employee information linked to signed supportive letters.

Professors express concern over privacy due to federal information subpoena.

Social justice

U.S. Department of Justice launches investigation into UC over antisemitic hostile' workplace

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the University of California for allowing antisemitism on its campuses.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Trump Administration subpoenas UC faculty information in antisemitism investigation

The EEOC is investigating allegations of antisemitism on UC campuses, requiring personal employee information linked to signed supportive letters.

Professors express concern over privacy due to federal information subpoena.

more#antisemitism

OMG science

UC Berkeley Unveils World's Tiniest Battery-Free Drone Powered by Magnetic Fields - Yanko Design

UC Berkeley has created the world's smallest battery-free flying robot that operates using magnetic fields.

#federal-funding

California

California college leaders anxious, uncertain as Trump administration orders end to diversity programs

California colleges face potential federal funding losses due to a new order eliminating race-based programs.

The order affects multiple aspects of campus life, prompting varied responses among college leaders.

Hundreds rally against Trump's 'assault on higher ed' in UC Berkeley protest; city starts anti-sex trafficking task force

Hundreds gathered at UC Berkeley to protest federal funding cuts and diversity initiative crackdowns.

California

California college leaders anxious, uncertain as Trump administration orders end to diversity programs

California colleges face potential federal funding losses due to a new order eliminating race-based programs.

The order affects multiple aspects of campus life, prompting varied responses among college leaders.

Hundreds rally against Trump's 'assault on higher ed' in UC Berkeley protest; city starts anti-sex trafficking task force

Hundreds gathered at UC Berkeley to protest federal funding cuts and diversity initiative crackdowns.

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Rabid bat found on a sidewalk near UC Berkeley

A rabid bat was discovered near UC Berkeley, leading to public health warnings.

Officials stress the importance of avoiding contact with bats to prevent rabies.

New Falcon Appears on Berkeley Campanile as Longtime Resident Falcons Remain Missing

A new peregrine falcon has appeared at UC Berkeley's Campanile, leading to hopes of nest adoption following the disappearance of resident falcon Annie.

San Francisco Giants

New peregrine falcon shows up at UC Berkeley at Campanile tower

Annie and Archie, UC Berkeley's peregrine falcons, are missing, sparking concern and speculation about their fate, including potential links to bird flu.

Berkeley's two famous peregrine falcons aren't the only ones disappearing from Northern California

The absence of Annie and Archie, a peregrine falcon couple at UC Berkeley, raises concerns of a potential avian flu outbreak affecting their safety.

Atlanta Falcons

Berkeley falcon Annie is missing, and her watchers are worried about bird flu

Peregrine falcon Annie and her mate Archie are missing, with concerns about avian flu but other possibilities also considered.

UC Berkeley falcons Annie and Archie are missing. Is avian flu the cause?

Annie the peregrine falcon and her mate Archie have likely succumbed to avian flu, as they haven't been seen in nearly two months.

San Francisco Giants

New Falcon Appears on Berkeley Campanile as Longtime Resident Falcons Remain Missing

A new peregrine falcon has appeared at UC Berkeley's Campanile, leading to hopes of nest adoption following the disappearance of resident falcon Annie.

San Francisco Giants

New peregrine falcon shows up at UC Berkeley at Campanile tower

Annie and Archie, UC Berkeley's peregrine falcons, are missing, sparking concern and speculation about their fate, including potential links to bird flu.

Berkeley's two famous peregrine falcons aren't the only ones disappearing from Northern California

The absence of Annie and Archie, a peregrine falcon couple at UC Berkeley, raises concerns of a potential avian flu outbreak affecting their safety.

Atlanta Falcons

Berkeley falcon Annie is missing, and her watchers are worried about bird flu

Peregrine falcon Annie and her mate Archie are missing, with concerns about avian flu but other possibilities also considered.

UC Berkeley falcons Annie and Archie are missing. Is avian flu the cause?

Annie the peregrine falcon and her mate Archie have likely succumbed to avian flu, as they haven't been seen in nearly two months.

more#peregrine-falcons

#student-housing

Mission District

Vertical construction' begins at People's Park

Construction of UC Berkeley's controversial student housing complex at People's Park is progressing, with an anticipated completion by fall semester 2027.

4 months ago

East Bay real estate

Photos: Take a peek inside UC Berkeley's newest student housing

xucyun ruwway enhances student living with modern amenities, study spaces, and local art integration.

Mission District

Vertical construction' begins at People's Park

Construction of UC Berkeley's controversial student housing complex at People's Park is progressing, with an anticipated completion by fall semester 2027.

4 months ago

East Bay real estate

Photos: Take a peek inside UC Berkeley's newest student housing

more#student-housing

Why are UC Berkeley's falcons missing? Expert sadly fears death from bird flu

Annie the peregrine falcon and her mate Archie have not been seen for two months, likely due to bird flu.

Oakland: Suspect arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run

A suspect was arrested in Oakland for a fatal hit-and-run involving 77-year-old Michael Burawoy, a retired sociology professor.

Artificial intelligence

fromInfoQ

UC Berkeley's Sky Computing Lab Introduces Model to Reduce AI Language Model Inference Costs

Sky-T1-32B-Flash mitigates AI overthinking by reducing inference costs and emphasizing concise, accurate responses, improving reasoning efficiency.

5 months ago

The 22 Berkeley restaurants everyone should know

"During freshman year, I distinctly recall eating hot dog-and-scallion buns from Sheng Kee four times a week, not because they were great, but because I was too drained to look anywhere else."

East Bay food

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

6 months ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: Cal hosts Stanford for 1924 Big Game ending in tie

On a sunny November 22, 1924, UC Berkeley's California Memorial Stadium was set to host the largest football gathering in U.S. history, attracting around 100,000 spectators, a remarkable feat for its time.

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