Previous issues of Berkeley in the News are archived below. Past issues include summaries of the stories from that day as well as links to each story and source publication.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Students prioritize sleeping and socializing, Praise for Professor Hood, Bears enjoy recruiting victory |
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Monday, February 8, 2010 Berkeley study offers advice for Eastbay, UC scientist conclude supportive parents make a difference, Research underway for more car pool lanes |
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Friday, February 5, 2010 Democrats need more political funding, Poll numbers falling for Obama, Goodwin Liu, law professor poised for nomination |
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Thursday, February 4, 2010 Toxic pesticides in CA rivers, Cal grad applications increase, Yudofs impact on public universities |
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Dean Edley weighs in on Obama presidency, Professor Shaiken calls for NUMMI plant rescue, Professor Block passes away |
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 Study raises concerns with common chemicals, High cookie sales may cause psychological affects, Advantages to spending big on campaigns |
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Monday, February 1, 2010 No sanctions for Professor Yoo, Amnesty and citizenship, Peer-reviewed journals retain their status |
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Friday, January 29, 2010 The language of marital bliss, Scientists discover what makes diamonds so strong, Cal Corps fosters leaders |
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Thursday, January 28, 2010 Cal researchers win Keck Foundation grants, UC budget discussed on "All Things Considered" |
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010 E. coli successfully converted into biofuel, Common household chemicals linked to decreased fertility |
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Household chemicals linked to lowered fertility, Biofab to manufacture DNA components, City council joins campaign to release graduates held in Iran |
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Monday, January 25, 2010 Using plants to grow solar cells, Study recommends skull-free electroencephalography, Professor Frank on complainers |
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Friday, January 22, 2010 Regents approve Cal construction projects, Professor Danner on healing Haiti, Jaron Lanier on tech culture |
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Thursday, January 21, 2010 Vice Chancellor Brostrom assigned to systemwide post, Professor Muller campaigns for food drops in Haiti, Synthetic biologists launch BIOFAB |
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Stadium retrofit approved, Earthquake warning research benefits from stimulus funds, Professor Comerio on rebuilding Haiti |
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Cal students found safe in Haiti, Fraternities sued, Study finds fault with "Operation Streamline" |
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Friday, January 15, 2010 Applications jump at Cal, Professor Berrick on foster care crisis |
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Thursday, January 14, 2010 Education Trust survey gives mixed marks to Cal, Unidentified student reported missing in Haiti, Professor Xiao on Google in China |
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Dean Sastry wins Chang-Lin Tien Education Leadership Award, Change of course for Professor Campbell, Professor Mason on women as breadwinners |
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Sex hormone discovery could lead to new cancer treatments, EPA petitioned for stronger water standards, Cal on Princeton Review's list of best college values |
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Monday, January 11, 2010 Age of the Sierra Nevada recalculated, Professor Rosenfeld leaves California Energy Commission, Cal authors Yoo, Lanier, and Patel reviewed |
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Friday, January 8, 2010 Governor proposes increased funding for UC and CSU, "Protest Studies" elicits response, Cal Performances wins Mellon Foundation grant |
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Thursday, January 7, 2010 Exoplanets excite astronomers, San Andreas a very sensitive fault, Robotic cockroaches to the rescue! |
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009 SETI gains respect, Professor Shen elected AAAS fellow, Professor Gopnik on Santa |
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Monday, December 21, 2009 Professor Lakoff leads students in ballot initiative, Alumni Association honors Richard Goldman, Earth's sixth mass extinction underway |
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Friday, December 18, 2009 Astronomers abuzz about 'Super-Earth' discoveries, Fewer boys born in times of stress, Science Magazine names Ardi science breakthrough of 2009 |
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Case against vandals delayed, Researchers find transmission link for H1N1, Urban bias found for attractiveness |
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Editorial condemns vandalism at chancellor's residence, "Ardi" named top scientific discovery of 2009, Mari Lyn Salvador's hopes for Hearst Museum |
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Monday, December 14, 2009 Protesters threaten chancellor at home, Moving ceremony for former internees awarded honorary degrees |
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Friday, December 11, 2009 66 arrests at Wheeler Hall, Cal alum to lead state Assembly, "Carbon ranching" shows promise |
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Thursday, December 10, 2009 Jazz pianist's estate gives treasures to Cal, Higher fees for professional degrees, Wildfire prevention grants delayed |
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Psychologist Keltner explores human compassion, Yudof and Birgeneau comment on the Master Plan, A quieter protest in process |
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Research shows music can help aging muscles, Study links temperature and conflict go together, "Master Plan for Higher Education" is not broken |
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Monday, December 7, 2009 Students take human rights message to Copenhagen, Paper battery in development, GoodGuide issues warning about popular toy |
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Friday, December 4, 2009 Professor Shaiken proposes Renewable Energy Progress Administration, Celebrities join campaign to free Cal alumni in Iran, I-School students exhibit their inventions |
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Thursday, December 3, 2009 Commemoration of Free Speech Movement interrupted by protest, Student Jenn Engstrom attends White House forum, Samuelson Clinic sues government agencies |
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Haas sixth in Aspen Institute ranking, Professor Baldocchi on the sinking delta, Professor Citrin on troop surge opposition |
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Judge rules activists can sue federal agents, Professor Hayes -- Frog Scientist, SETI's contribution to the recession |
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Monday, November 30, 2009 Letter writers weigh in on budget cuts, Professor Lakoff's initiative ready for signatures |
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Cutting pollutants could save millions of lives, Study links climate change to violence in Africa, Assessing the damage following protests |
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 Campus to investigate police handling of protest, Professor Horava challenges Einstein theory, Conflict in Africa tied to climate change |
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Monday, November 23, 2009 The axe stays put, Protest ends peacefully, Library adjusts to budget cuts |
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Friday, November 20, 2009 Campus in pain, Professor Alivisatos named director of LBNL, Rival coaches help low-income communities |
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 Regents approve fee hike, protests continue; New standards for television sets; Printing less expensive solar cells |
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Protests begin, Art museum and film archive plans to be modified |
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Systemwide protests against higher fees expected, Study finds genetic link to empathy and stress tolerance, Cyborg beetle makes Time Magazine's list of best inventions |
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Monday, November 16, 2009 Chancellor seeks high return on cost-cutting investment, Fees for graduate programs increasing, Water on the moon |
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Friday, November 13, 2009 NASA finds water on moon, Three separate dinosaur species discovered to be one, Study on Hispanic mothers encourages non-profit programs in Dallas |
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 Sequence of atomic movements revealed, Hearst museum hires new director, Bruce Cain critiques state politics |
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Study calls for federal-academic cooperation to advance women in science, Professors Washington and Astaneh on Bay Bridge concerns |
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Monday, November 9, 2009 Tailback Jahvid Best released from hospital, Cal breaks Sushi record, Graduates give back |
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Thursday, November 5, 2009 Faculty endorse resolution to cut athletic subsidies, New class of Supernova discovered |
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Thursday, November 5, 2009 Protecting diversity during budgets cuts, Academic Senate addresses sports subsidies, "Genome Zoo" proposed |
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Faculty press for end to athletic subsidies, New semiconductor and systems research center launched |
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Chancellor on the future of higher education in Silicon Valley, Professor Patterson on DARPA, One giant California Roll |
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Campus prepares for walkout, Professor Keasling and the evolution of synthetic biology |
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Cal scientists Maneesh Agrawala and Lin He receive MacArthur fellowships, Professor Majumdar receives DOE appointment, Great benefits found in postmenopausal exercise |
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Monday, September 21, 2009 Protest of budget cuts addressed to legislators, Professor Lakoff's plan to abolish two-thirds vote, Voice of "The Play" inducted into Radio Hall of Fame |
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Friday, September 18, 2009 Editorial suggests tier tuition, Study shows filtered water benefits certain groups, Curbing the spread of swine flu |
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 Protest and resignation for proposed fee increases, Research administration consolidated, Nonprofit corporation to oversee Cal endowment |
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Faculty, students, and staff plan walkout; Heinz awards for Professors Gadgil and Smith; SETI turns 50 |
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Professors Gadgil and Smith honored, Birds relocate due to climate change, Universities sign compact for open access in publishing |
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Monday, September 14, 2009 Students protest fee hikes, Law School expands loan assistance program, Sickle cell testing proves controversial |