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Newman with husband Zach at law school graduation. The two met just months before Zach interviewed at various Ph.D. programs around the country. Newman was delighted when he accepted a position at Cal. / Courtesy of Emily Newman
Giving Back

Building Bridges: Emily Newman on Cal, Community, and Giving Back

By Samantha Savage

“At times Cal feels like a very large campus, but I found my group and my niche there… We built this connection to who we are as students today, and then who we can be as alumni.”

Director’s Chair

‘Resolved to Continue’: Cal Alumni Association Statement on Supreme Court Decision

“We...are deeply disappointed in the Supreme Court’s decision to bar colleges and universities from taking race into consideration in admissions. This decision presents a grave challenge to equitable access to higher education in the United States.”

Art Wong ’63 and Tiffany Grant King '04 at a Berkeley Network event / CJ Poloka
Giving Back

Making Dreams Achievable

By Jackie Krentzman

As a first-generation student, Art Wong ’63 found his footing at Cal and beyond. Now, he supports other students so that they can do the same.

Scholars from The Achievement Award Program's graduating Class of 2022 celebrate a shared milestone. CJ Poloka / Cal Alumni Association
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Belonging at Berkeley

How the Alumni Scholars Program support students through scholarships.

Parker Yazzie / Courtesy of Parker Yazzie-Umberger
Scholars

Parker Yazzie Navigates Her Native Identity at Cal and Beyond

When Yazzie chose Cal, she knew she wanted to exemplify Native excellence; letting her academic and social achievements demonstrate that Native people can be successful in any field.

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Setting a Road Map to Success

Attending college can be a challenge for formerly incarcerated students. No one knows better than TAAP scholars John Lam ’23 and Michelle Maxwell ’23.

Career

The Many Roads to Healthcare

Cal alumni at Kaiser Permanente met with students to discuss different career paths in healthcare.

Giving Back

“Pursue Your Dreams Fearlessly”: An Entrepreneur’s Wisdom for Graduating Scholars

Ten years ago, I was exactly where you are right now: graduating with big dreams and aspirations ahead.

News

Yuner Evelyn Lu ’21 Urges Class of 2021 to Realize Its Power

I’m a senior studying electrical engineering and computer science at Cal, and I am honored to share my UC Berkeley journey with you.

News

What Pedro De Anda Plascencia ’21 Wants His Fifth-Grade Self to Know

Dear Fifth-Grade Pedro: I want to begin by telling you that I love you. You are valid, and you are worthy of love and protection.

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Supporting the UC Berkeley Community

Please join us in congratulating our incoming 2021 – 2022 Alumni Scholars and honoring our continuing students.

Director’s Chair

A Letter from the Executive Director | Fall 2019

Reflections on an epoch-making year for diversity and student excellence