UC Berkeley to Award Posthumous Degrees to COVID-19 Victims

The University of California at Berkeley will award posthumous degrees to the three students who died from COVID-19 during the pandemic. The degrees will be awarded to the families of the students at a ceremony on May 14, 2023. The students are:

• Harjot Singh Bhatia, a junior majoring in electrical engineering and computer science
• Esteban Hernandez, a sophomore majoring in computer science
• Sohum Patel, a freshman majoring in data science

UC Berkeley Researchers Develop New AI-Powered Tool to Detect Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a new AI-powered tool that can detect Alzheimer's disease with 99% accuracy. The tool, called the Berkeley Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale (BADAS), uses machine learning to analyze brain scans and identify patterns that are associated with the disease. BADAS is able to detect Alzheimer's disease even in its early stages, when symptoms may not yet be apparent. The tool could help to improve diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia.

UC Berkeley Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Year-Long Programming

UC Berkeley is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a year-long program of events. The events will include lectures, performances, exhibitions, and community service projects. The anniversary celebration will kick off on August 26, 2023, with a special convocation ceremony. The ceremony will feature remarks from UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ and other distinguished guests. Throughout the year, UC Berkeley will host a variety of events to commemorate its history and celebrate its future.