Congratulations to our friend and colleague Omar Yaghi for winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Leading up to this extraordinary recognition was boatloads of hard work, dedication, and creativity. His unwavering zeal for discovery and exploration are the very attributes that define UC Berkeley.

Congratulations to John Clarke for winning the Nobel Prize in Physics. And congratulations to Michel Devoret and John Martinis, both of whom are now at UC Santa Barbara. This is a great day for America’s top public university, and leading public university system.

My All-In Summit session with the President of Dartmouth (who grew up in Piedmont! And whose parents went to Cal!). www.youtube.com/watch?v=WREH...

We are proud of our pioneering research on society’s top challenges, shaping solutions that directly support our economy and the health, well-being and security of the American people.

We are honored to once again be recognized as the nation’s top public university. The data affirm all that Berkeley does as a powerful engine of economic mobility, and provider of affordable world-class education, accessible to all.

My recent KALX interview. We talked a bit about my journey at Berkeley, the challenges we face as a higher education institution today, and my thoughts on the future of the university, as its Chancellor.

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We have built something extraordinary at UC Berkeley. A new donor-funded book chronicles how we became the #1 university worldwide for venture-funded startups founded by undergraduate alumni – while advancing our public mission and research excellence. Fiat Lux!

Professor Hany Farid is one of the world’s leading experts on digital forensics, human perception and “deepfake” images in politics. Watch as he discusses how AI actually works, how to spot the fake stuff online and what the future holds. www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...

I am endlessly proud of our community, which shows up every day, making the most of every opportunity and continuing to do fantastic work. Your hard work shines through. Fiat Lux!

UC Regents approved earlier today a new building for CRISPR researchers and startups in the new Berkeley Innovation Zone. news.berkeley.edu/2025/07/17/c...

Announced yesterday: Our CRISPR-discovering Innovative Genomics Institute has received new funding to catalyze even more “Baby KJ” applications. Research matters. innovativegenomics.org/news/czi-igi...

UC Berkeley isn’t just the No. 1 public research university in the nation — it’s a force for the public good. youtu.be/z0MokpvFauc?...

Thank you to all of our amazing students, staff and faculty for your continued excellence!

Robbie Kilpatrick and I did an interview at the Commonwealth Club on Wednesday. Topic: Public Higher Education at the Crossroads. The video is now posted. My thanks to both Robbie and the club. youtu.be/AQg9GQK-qI4

This past Saturday, students paraded in a blue and gold river toward their campuswide commencement ceremony at UC Berkeley’s California Memorial Stadium. Read more about this year’s Spring commencement and the Class of 2025 on #BerkeleyNews. news.berkeley.edu/2025/05/17/a...

The end of the semester brings a rare stillness to campus — a chance to reflect on the hard work, late nights, and breakthrough moments that defined and told your story. To our students, faculty, and staff: thank you for another inspiring semester.

Hey Cal community. Figuring out a new social media platform this evening. Expect campus updates, big questions, and maybe a few memes. Let’s see what we can build.