UC Berkeley to invest $600 million in graduate student housing

The University of California, Berkeley, announced plans to invest $600 million in new graduate student housing over the next decade. The investment will create 1,500 new beds and renovate existing units to provide more affordable and accessible housing options for graduate students.

UC Berkeley scientists develop new way to detect early-stage Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a new way to detect early-stage Alzheimer's disease by measuring the levels of a protein called tau in the cerebrospinal fluid. The new method is more accurate than existing methods and could help to identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease sooner.

UC Berkeley launches new initiative to support first-generation college students

UC Berkeley has launched a new initiative to support first-generation college students, who are the first in their families to attend college. The initiative will provide students with mentoring, financial aid, and other resources to help them succeed in college and beyond.

UC Berkeley faculty receive $10 million grant to study climate change

UC Berkeley faculty have received a $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study climate change. The grant will support research on the impacts of climate change on ecosystems, human health, and the economy.