What if fiction were a working lab for AI? In conversation with UC Berkeley’s Nina Beguš, we explore how stories, translation, and careful language can reshape design choices long before ethics memos arrive. From Pygmalion to chatbots, Professor Beguš invites the Cal community to test metaphors, revise frames, and build technology with more care and clarity.
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Environmental advocacy became a major part of Jones’ career when she recognized the disparities in retention of Black environmentalists in her field. She saw it as her duty to be the change she wanted to see.
Democratizing AI begins with people, not just platforms. Through stories of open access, invention, and dedication, the Berkeley Forward panel explored how technology grows stronger when more voices can shape it.
As a first-generation Cal alum, Daniela Bazán ’09 returned to Napa with a renewed sense of purpose, bridging her family’s Oaxacan legacy, sustainable land stewardship, and deep advocacy for farmworkers. Her story traces how Berkeley shaped the values she now carries into the heart of Napa Valley’s wine community.
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Joanne Brown, Leadership Award recipient, triple-degree Cal alum, and dedicated supporter of CAA’s Alumni Scholarships & Engagement Program, reflects on how scholarship support, campus activism, and a passion for justice shaped her Cal journey, and why she is dedicated to giving back.
Raised in Oakland and influenced by relatives on the Navajo Nation, Marlene Watson turned an eight-year-old’s promise into a life of engineering leadership and service. From navigating unequal math access to shaping Tribal infrastructure, her path reflects resilience, cultural strength, and a dedication to uplifting Native communities through STEM.
This year, the Cal Alumni Association leaned into a shared aspiration: becoming the #1 alumni association for the #1 public university. Interim Executive Director Kirk Tramble shares the plan.
Cal alum and author Lillian Zhang ’22 returned to Alumni House to unpack the personal journey and Gen Z-driven insights behind her book, The New Money Rules. The evening brought students and alums together for candid conversations on money, community, and building financial confidence.
This year’s Cal Gift Guide highlights gifts that give back, supporting student well-being, campus programs, and everyday Berkeley spirit through thoughtful picks and purposeful contributions.
For Frederick Luis Aldama ’92, storytelling is more than art, it’s architecture for visibility and cultural reclamation. From his Berkeley roots to directing the Latinx Pop Lab at UT Austin, the acclaimed author and scholar known as Professor Latinx has spent his career expanding representation across comics, film, and media, mentoring the next generation of creators to tell their stories.
The Cal Alumni Club of Chicago doesn’t just gather—it galvanizes. Through beach picnics, game watch parties, and road trips across state lines, they’re creating a Midwest home for Golden Bears of all generations.
Before students arrive in Berkeley, many get their first taste of Cal community at Summer Welcome Parties—chartered chapter-hosted gatherings filled with warmth, wisdom, and Golden Bear pride. Here we take a look back at the memories, milestones, and magic of these beloved events.
Under the theme Black Opulence: A Winter’s Eve, the evening was a breathtaking celebration of the rich history, achievements, and enduring legacy of Cal Black Alumni—visionaries, leaders, and trailblazers across industries. Alumni spanning generations—from the Class of 1961 to the Class of 2024—gathered to honor one another as changemakers shaping the future and paving the […]
Coming to UC Berkeley with a passion for social justice and advocacy, Linda Sanchez ’14 found a career path that aligned with those values: co-owning a chocolate shop.
TAAP Scholars John Lam ’24 and Alishba Sardar ’23 both came from nontraditional education backgrounds. Their experiences laid the groundwork for their advocacy efforts.
As a first-generation student from a low-income background, Jayden Zheng ’23 attributes the resources and support he found at Cal for allowing him to achieve his goals.
Alishba Sardar ’23 found community and empowerment at Cal as a foster youth through Berkeley Hope Scholars.
In this collection of “Love Letters to Campus,” five graduating seniors share what made UC Berkeley home—from ceramics and comedy to protests, pigments, and stadium chants. These aren’t goodbyes. They’re artifacts of presence—memories made tactile, reflective, and rooted in the spaces that shaped them.
On May 17th, Berkeley's graduating class came together at Alumni House for Cheers to Cal—a warm, spirited gathering filled with laughter, pride, and cherished moments celebrating lifelong Golden Bear connections.
Journalist Dianne Fukami ’77 credits UC Berkeley’s investment in her as a student for her continued loyalty to all things Cal, including the Cal Discoveries Travel program.
For centuries, London has entertained the world with its vibrant performing arts scene—follow these tips to immerse yourself in the London theater experience.
Cal Discoveries Travel plans and operates educational travel opportunities around the world. We partner with UC Berkeley-affiliated lecturers to enhance the strong educational component of the trips. We invite you to dive deeper with these interviews to learn more about the lecturers, how they prepare for the trips, and the role they play while on tour.
