UC Berkeley Startup Pitch Competition Winners Announced

Two UC Berkeley startups, Stride Funding and Myelin, took home the top prizes in the 2023 Berkeley Startup Competition, the university's annual event that showcases the innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit of its students.

UC Berkeley Researchers Develop AI Tool to Detect Malaria

A team of UC Berkeley researchers has developed a new artificial intelligence tool that can detect malaria parasites in blood samples with high accuracy. The tool, which was trained on a large dataset of blood images, could help to improve the diagnosis and treatment of malaria, which infects hundreds of millions of people each year.

UC Berkeley Announces New Initiative to Support Student Mental Health

UC Berkeley has announced a new initiative to provide more comprehensive mental health services to its students. The initiative, called the Berkeley Well-being Initiative, will invest $10 million in new programs and services aimed at promoting student mental health and well-being.

UC Berkeley Professor Wins Prestigious MacArthur Fellowship

UC Berkeley professor Ingrid Waldron has been awarded a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as a "genius grant." Waldron, a professor of chemistry, is being recognized for her groundbreaking work in the field of nanotechnology.

UC Berkeley Scientists Uncover New Insights into the Evolution of Earth’s Atmosphere

A team of UC Berkeley scientists has uncovered new insights into the evolution of Earth's atmosphere, providing fresh evidence for the role of biological processes in shaping the planet's climate. The findings, published in the journal Nature, could help to improve our understanding of the Earth's past and future climate.