Jessie Kuhns
The Armenian Legacy at UC Berkeley
Explore the history of the UC Berkeley Armenian Alumni Chapter and the profound impact of Professor Stephan Astourian.
Mr. Mineta goes to Washington
By Karlyn BarkerNorman Yoshio Mineta ’53 was a distinguished American politician and the 2001 Cal Alumni Association’s Alumnus of the Year. Mineta passed away on May 3, 2022. In his honor, CAA shares this article from the 2001 issue of California magazine.
The Cal Community Celebrates Love
The Cal Alumni Association, in partnership with UC Berkeley’s Gender Equity Resource Center, celebrated at the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade.
Leading through Sustainability: A Conversation with Jodi Russell ’96
An alum with a 22-year career “never settling for the status quo” shares how she helps solve everyday consumer problems to achieve a better and more sustainable future.
Meet the 2022 – 2023 Cal Alumni Association Native American Scholarship Recipients
Now in its second year, this award recognizes Native American students at UC Berkeley for leadership, community involvement, and contributions to the Indigenous community.
Alex Morgan Carrasco: a Champion Athlete, a Champion for Equality
Alex Morgan Carrasco ’14 has received the Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement by Young Alumni.
Honor Juneteenth by Uplifting Our Black Communities
Juneteenth is one of the oldest-known celebrations of the end of slavery in the United States, though it was not signed into legislation as a US federal holiday until 2021.
Meet the Incoming 2022 – 2023 African American Initiative Scholarship Cohort
More than 100 students have received the African American Initiative Scholarship since its inception in 2018.
The Afterlife of the American Empire
The Cal Pilipinx community challenges the 'friendly colonialism' narrative.
Midori Kono Thiel: A Life of Art
By Josephine ThortonThe Japanese American Women Alumnae of UC Berkeley (JAWAUCB) honored Midori Kono Thiel ’55, MFA ’59, with its 2022 Outstanding Alumnae Award. The recipients of this award have distinguished themselves through their academic careers, contributions to their community, and career accomplishments.
Meet the 2021–2022 Mildred Jordan Sharp Scholarship Recipients
The newest award recipients embody student leadership at UC Berkeley.
Meet the 2021–2022 Cal Alumni Association Native American Scholarship Recipients
Now in its second year, this award recognizes Native American students at UC Berkeley for leadership, community involvement, and contributions to the Indigenous community.
