News Archive

January 24, 2013

UC Berkeley NewsCenter
Physics society honors Birgeneau for ‘statesmanship in science’

The American Institute of Physics announced Chancellor Birgeneau will receive the 2012 Karl Taylor Compton Medal for Leadership in Physics. The medal was established in 1957 to honor physicists who have made outstanding contributions through exceptional statesmanship in science.

January 18, 2013

UC Berkeley NewsCenter
President Yudof to end his tenure in August

University of California President Mark G. Yudof  will step down as leader of the UC system, effective Aug. 31.

January 15, 2013

UC Newsroom
Sustainability savings add up: $91M and counting

The University of California has saved $91 million in energy costs since 2004, and it expects even greater dividends ahead as it ramps up its sustainability practices.

December 21, 2012

Staff Ombuds Office
Staff Ombuds Office releases biennial report

The Staff Ombuds Office announced the release of their 2010-2012 Biennial Report, which provides information about its non-confidential activities.  It also includes recommendations regarding workplace bullying, integrated conflict management systems, and challenges surrounding organizational change.

November 27, 2012

UC Berkeley NewsCenter
‪It's official: Nicholas Dirks to be Berkeley's 10th chancellor‬
Nicholas Dirks, Columbia University's executive vice president and dean of its faculty of arts and sciences, won unanimous approval from the UC Board of of Regents today. “Nicholas Dirks is a humanist with an invaluable mix of scholarship, fundraising experience and administrative experience," UC President Mark Yudof said. “I am confident he is the right leader at the right time for UC Berkeley.”

November 7, 2012

UC Berkeley NewsCenter
Chancellor’s message on passage of Prop. 30

Chancellor Birgeneau sent a message to the campus community concerning California voters’ approval of Proposition 30, which will raise revenues for education and public safety through temporary income and sales-tax increases.