Alumni Chapters

The First Women’s Honor Organization Pays It Forward
By Jackie KrentzmanMeet the Prytanean Alumnae Chapter, a group of alumni uplifting women of different backgrounds and career fields through awards, events, service projects, and community bonding.

The History and Legacy of the Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association
By Krissy WaiteEstablished in 1984, the Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association works to engage, empower, and equip Chicanx and Latinx students in their UC Berkeley journey.

Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales: Developing a Philosophy, Building a Movement
By Heather JohnsonAdvocate, professor, and non-profit co-founder, Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales ’93, Ph.D., has devoted her career to Ethnic Studies as a path to wellness, liberation, and belonging.

Cal Alumni Welcome Our Newest Golden Bears
This summer, Golden Bears across the country were thrilled to welcome our newest students in person at Summer Welcome Party gatherings.

The Armenian Legacy at UC Berkeley
Explore the history of the UC Berkeley Armenian Alumni Chapter and the profound impact of Professor Stephan Astourian.

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.

Helping Students Rise in Community, Toward Purpose
Though there are many resources for those who pursue higher education, navigating the post-grad landscape is less clear, especially for students from underrepresented backgrounds.*

To Live for the Harvest
How farmworkers who “live for the harvest” are impacted most by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ethics and Identity
“We need to be in relationship with one another. We need to break bread with each other if we want to see change,” says Lupe Gallegos-Diaz ’86.

Paying It Forward: The JAWA Legacy
Obstacles faced by Nisei Japanese students in the 1920s—and students' ability to overcome them—laid the foundation for today's Japanese American Women Alumnae of UC Berkeley.

A Voice, a Home: How the Pilipinx American Alumni Chapter Raised $25K to Support Filipino Language Students
Expanding the language program at Cal is an essential step towards a deeper sense of community around Pilipinx heritage and identity.