UC Berkeley’s New Chancellor Carol Christ Pledges to Address Campus Climate

UC Berkeley’s new Chancellor Carol Christ pledged to address the campus climate in her inaugural address on September 21, 2017. She highlighted the importance of creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff. Christ also emphasized the need to focus on the university’s core mission of teaching and research, and to work together to solve the world’s problems.

UC Berkeley Faculty Senate Approves Resolution on Free Speech

The UC Berkeley Faculty Senate approved a resolution on free speech on September 21, 2017. The resolution affirms the university’s commitment to free speech and academic freedom, and calls for the protection of these rights for all members of the campus community. It also encourages the university to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff, regardless of their political views.

UC Berkeley to Launch New Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

UC Berkeley will launch a new Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) in fall 2018. The institute will bring together researchers from across campus to work on cutting-edge research in data science and artificial intelligence. DSAI will also offer new courses and programs for students, and will work to translate research into real-world applications.

UC Berkeley Ranked Among Top Universities in the World

UC Berkeley was ranked among the top universities in the world in the 2018 QS World University Rankings. The university was ranked 11th overall, and was ranked first in the United States for social sciences and management. UC Berkeley was also ranked highly in other subject areas, including engineering and technology, life sciences and medicine, and arts and humanities.