
UC Berkeley College of Letters & Science
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Letters & Science is the great, big heart of UC Berkeley. Our divisions span the arts, social and natural sciences, and undergraduate studies.
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New Institute of Governmental Studies poll shows that Californians still support a path to citizenship across party lines. UC Berkeley Sociology Prof. + IGS co-director G. Cristina Mora + Ethnic Studies Prof. Nicholas Vargas share more in their Los Angeles Times op-ed: bit.ly/3YRofVt


As a teen mother, Mia Kelly overcame tremendous odds to be accepted to UC Berkeley and earned her UC Berkeley Sociology degree last week, while working full-time. Congratulations Mia! Read more: bit.ly/4dJVobY




Why are some countries richer than others? Berkeley Economics Prof. Edward Miguel’s research suggests part of the reason could be “slack,” or underutilized resources due to low consumer demand. Learn more: bit.ly/43tK9R8


Prof Kolkowitz's lab at UC Berkeley is now a world-class facility, housing ultraprecise clocks with incredible accuracy. This research will push the boundaries of #physics, exploring phenomena like dark matter and gravitational waves. ➡️ bit.ly/4lf1p2V Berkeley Physics


Ever wondered why Siri can understand one voice over another? Berkeley Linguistics Prof. Nicole Holliday says it’s due to lack of representation in training data, which causes biases in speech AI. Learn more: bit.ly/45dqA0U


Meet Cathy, an inspiring UC Berkeley Molecular & Cell Biology student researcher! 🧬 As a SURF participant, she's tackling HIV research, aiming to help us all live healthier lives. Learn more: bit.ly/45wxQFr #StudentResearch #MolecularBiology #HIVResearch UC Berkeley MCB



🧠 Groundbreaking research from UC Berkeley's Keanan Joyner! His team is transforming how we identify psychopathy, paving the way for earlier intervention and significant societal benefits. Read more: bit.ly/442nKcH


Why did medieval readers kiss, smudge and deface their books? 📜 UC Berkeley's French professor Henry Ravenhall's research studies how medieval readers physically interacted with manuscripts, finding connections between our past & present reading habits. bit.ly/45X2Eiv

ICYMI: UC Berkeley psychologist Allison Harvey provides tips to improve memory and change bad habits news.berkeley.edu/2025/06/16/in-…

🎵 Music is alive at Berkeley! Read about Amber Cheng and the incredible boom in UC Berkeley's music department. 🎶 With new facilities like the Helen & Thomas Wu Performance Hall, students are finding their rhythm and pursuing diverse musical passions. bit.ly/40jmAZp


Learn more about how Black women reclaim power through humor + sass in African American Studies, UC Berkeley Alumna J Finley’s book “Black Women’s Humor and Humanity”: bit.ly/4mh7YmA


"I love UC Berkeley because I can be myself here, which allows me to do my science, mentor students and trainees, and fulfill my potential," shares biology professor Noah Whiteman. Read his story here ➡️ bit.ly/4lsRpDj UC Berkeley MCB @BerkeleyIB

Congrats to MCB postdocs Aurora Alvarez-Buylla (Schepartz Lab), Grace Hibshman (Nogales Lab) and Heegwang Roh (Rapé Lab) for being selected as 2025 Jane Coffin Childs Fellows! 🎉👏 Schepartz Lab The Nogales Lab Rapé Lab Heegwang Roh jccfund.org/fellows/class-…



🌟 Meet Chloe, a 2025 SURF L&S Anthropology researcher at UC Berkeley! They're studying the construct of time and how it impacts people with ADHD. "It will be rewarding...to empower ADHD artists to view their neurodiversity as a strength." 🙌 bit.ly/4lqlKlQ UC Berkeley Anthropology


Is college worth it? For UC grads it is. University of California is the first step towards a better future for thousands of students. 38% are the first in their families to graduate from college. At UC, mobility isn’t just a promise. It’s a proven outcome. bit.ly/4dUerQE
