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Oprah's advice to the Class of 2021
June 16, 2021
“Let service be your mantra,” Oprah Winfrey urged UC Santa Barbara's newest graduates.
The invincible Class of 2021
June 9, 2021
They weathered an extraordinary year and have come out stronger.
Top graduating senior a tech whiz and gifted musician
May 13, 2021
With full-ride fellowship offers from Stanford and MIT, she’s sticking with UC Berkeley to continue her education.
Friends, family and members of the Class of 2020: Show your UC pride!
June 10, 2020
Lift up UC grads across California with our printable, shareable assets and posters.
What it means to graduate in 2020: UC’s new grads reflect on the moment
June 10, 2020
The Class of 2020 graduates at a challenging time. Yet our 58,000 new degree-holders have so much to be proud of, and so much more to look forward to ahead.
Rejection turned out great for UC Berkeley’s top graduating senior
May 13, 2020
A public health warrior with a sense of purpose and humor wins the 2020 University Medal.
Growing up: Words of wisdom for the future
July 25, 2019
With graduation season over, it's time to step into something new. Here's six pieces of invaluable advice from noted alums on shaping the future.
Diplomas that would not be denied
June 18, 2019
These four students faced nearly unimaginable obstacles on the way to graduation — and now prepare to help others succeed.
New grads who took the path less traveled
June 17, 2019
It's never too late for your future to begin — and these extraordinary new grads prove it.
Activist, entrepreneur duo ready to throw the ‘pink tax’ overboard
June 13, 2019
It's a classic American story: Soon-to-be grads Helen and Rachel Lee are fighting to get a tax — on feminine hygiene products — repealed.