Paul Groth, campus professor in the College of Architecture and Design known for his research on low-income housing, died Jan. 16.

Groth spent much of his career studying architecture that organized the lives of low-income and working class people, according to UCLA professor of architectural history Dell Upton.

Xander Young was just a few weeks into his first semester at UC Berkeley in March 2020 when in-person life ended and he, and all his fellow classmates, moved classes, clubs and college comradery online.

Campus launched the Berkeley Discovery Initiative in hopes of transforming the undergraduate experience at UC Berkeley.

The goal of the campuswide plan is to ensure every undergraduate has the opportunity to pursue creative, independent “discovery projects” that can serve as a career foundation.

“Truly lost.” That’s how Ivan Chavez says he felt when he arrived at UC Berkeley in fall 2018.

Fall 2021 Schedule
Arts + Design Mondays: Perseverance, Renewal, and Reflection in a Changing World

Fall 2021 Schedule
Arts+Design Thursdays: Creativity in Practice

Whether you’re searching for a unique gift by a local artist or you want to support those in need this holiday season, UC Berkeley has what you’re looking for — and everything in between. Stop by the Berkeley Art Studio’s pop-up shop for handcrafted ceramics or visit the campus’s thrift store ReUSE for gifts on a budget.

Mieko Murao graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Art Practice in 2019

Walk along Telegraph Avenue near campus and you’ll stumble across public chess boards and vendors selling colorful jewelry. One of California’s most renowned streets, Telegraph Avenue could become an even more vibrant space for students, vendors and community members.

Officials are considering plans to redesign four busy streets near UC Berkeley. City leaders rejected an effort to add bus lanes to Telegraph more than a decade ago.