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Rachelle Gold ’02 writes: “In May 2026, I was selected among a competitive group of applicants at North Carolina Central University, where I have been teaching since 2008, for the highest teaching award in public higher education in the state of North Carolina, the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors’ Award for Teaching Excellence. […]
Daniel O. Jamison ’74 writes: “After over 42 years of doing mainly civil litigation, I retired from the practice of law in 2021. I had the unique experience of representing the defendants in the historical California Supreme Court “Wrongful Life” case of Turpin v. Sortini during my career. I also managed to keep from collapsing […]
Robert Brinkworth ’66 passed away suddenly January 26, 2026. He was born in Burbank to George and (Hilda) Louise Brinkworth and grew up in Burbank, Calif. While at UC Berkeley, he was a member of the track team from 1962-66. He was also active in the Order of the Golden Bear, Californians and Theta Delta […]
Philip L. Glick, MD, MBA, FACS, FRCS (Eng.), professor of surgery at the University at Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has established the Philip L. Glick Endowed Lectureship in the Business of Surgery. The series highlights the growing importance of business education for surgeons and healthcare leaders. A 1975 UC Berkeley graduate […]
Elaine Anderson ’52 writes: “Greetings members of the Class of ’52. We lost our co-secretary, Bob Rowell, earlier this year and those of you who knew him will recall a vibrant personality and a loyal Cal supporter. I will continue to serve as secretary for our class and I urge you to submit letters to […]
Nitasha Kaur Sawhney ’97 was reappointed to the Foundation for California Community Colleges Board of Directors for a second four-year term from May 2026 through May 2030. Her appointment was approved in May by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. Foundation CCC is the official nonprofit auxiliary to the California Community Colleges, the largest […]
Barclay Simpson ’66 carried the skills he gained as a business administration graduate and turned them into innovations that have dramatically influenced and continue to shape the construction and building materials industry. His journey began simply and humbly in 1956, when a neighbor’s brother asked him to craft a piece of hardware to connect 2x4s […]
Mark Woods ’71 writes: “I want to introduce you to my new book, Berkeley ’68 to ’73: A Photo Memoir. It is the result—50 years later!—of an anthropology independent study that led me to become a participant-observer on Telegraph Avenue during my senior year. This opened the door for me to better understand the local […]
Tamiko Nimura ’95 has just published a memoir called A Place For What We Lose: A Daughter’s Return to Tule Lake (University of Washington Press, 2026). In a starred review, Publisher’s Weekly calls her book a “gut-wrenching work of intergenerational dialogue,” and says that “Nimura braids passages from her late father’s unpublished memoir of growing […]
Richard Pollard, Ph.D. ’80 published Surviving and Thriving in Industry: Some Tips for Scientists and Engineers (River/Routledge, 2026)
Catherine Marshall-Smith ’77 is releasing her second novel, The Resilience of Red Thread (She Writes Press) on July 21. This suspenseful story follows a young mother fighting to save herself when her would-be rescuer proves to be as dangerous as the man she escaped. A portion of the proceeds from book sales will be donated […]
As a book coach and editor, Marisa Solis ’97 has worked on more than 500 books during her decades in publishing. Now, she’s co-written one. The Complete Expert-to-Author Guide: Plan, Write, and Publish Your Nonfiction Book provides a clear road map for turning expertise into a well-crafted book that can transform readers’ lives. Solis and […]
If you’ve ever allowed a sudden noise to disrupt your attempt to hit a shot in golf, you are said to have “rabbit ears.” Golf is much like life. When something gets in your head it can throw you off your game. Anthony Scattini’s Rabbit Earz is a fictional tale drawn from real life experiences […]
On May 26, 2026, author Haleh Massey’s second middle grade novel, My Name Is Harriet Mansoor (NOT Hairy Man Suit!) (Lee & Low), illustrated by Reshin Kheiriyeh, was released. The novel follows 11-year-old Hangameh “Harriet” Mansoor as she navigates puberty, bullying, and the challenges of growing up Iranian American, while also dealing with family expectations […]
Miller Nash attorney Jessica Bernardini ’07 has joined the Oregon Energy Fund (OEF) Board of Directors. OEF is a 35-year-old nonprofit that provides energy bill assistance to low-income Oregonians in support of household stability. Since 1989, OEF has helped over 350,000 people pay their bills in times of crisis, ensuring that families in need don’t […]
Jeff Goodman ’10 has authored his second children’s picture book, Heather and the Magic Weather Feather, due out June 2, 2026. It’s an ode to imagination in an age of automation, and it follows his debut release, Feel Like Eggs?. A former Daily Californian sports editor, Jeff works in school communications and lives in Los […]
For many of us, the sound of the Campanile’s carillon bells is inseparable from our memories of Berkeley, marking the hours between classes, ringing out across Sproul Plaza, and standing tall as the heart of campus life. As a longtime LEGO enthusiast, I kept asking myself: why isn’t there a LEGO set for UC Berkeley? […]
Miller Nash LLP welcomes Thomas Vanis ’21 to the firm’s litigation and financial services teams. Based in the firm’s Long Beach office, Vanis supports clients in a wide range of commercial disputes and regularly assists with all phases of a case, from client intake through resolution. In addition to his litigation work, he has a […]
The Marion County Bar Association (MCBA) has selected Marion County Justice of the Peace Justin Kidd, J.D. ’09, as the recipient of the Carson Award for service to the Community, recognizing his sustained commitment to public service. The Carson Award is presented annually to an MCBA member whose work reflects exceptional dedication to the legal […]
