New era teed up for Cal Golf
The $23 million gift will fully endow the men’s and women’s teams and provide Cal student-athletes with a world class training facility.
As one of the top public universities in the world, UC Berkeley acts as a catalyst for transformation around the globe. Berkeley Inspire is home to uplifting, powerful stories you need to inspire, and be inspired by, your Berkeley community.
In this video, you’ll hear from one of the architects of the L&S First-Year Pathways program, as well as some of the undergrads who have found it invaluable in fostering a sense of belonging and intellectual purpose in their first year at school. L&S First-Year Pathways offers thematically linked course clusters consisting of a unique “hub” course and two “wing” courses taught by esteemed Berkeley professors.
As a philanthropist, Jon Stryker, M.Arch. ’89, has made a point of helping others build meaningful careers that serve the public good. He created the Arcus Foundation to pursue philanthropic endeavors grounded in ideas of equity and hope.
61% of all undergraduates receive some form of financial aid
6,000+ students who participated in community service
467 Hellman Fellows launching new careers
9 assistant professors named 2024 Sloan Research Fellows, the largest cohort from any single university in 2024