Throughout 2024 we will commemorate 50 years of the College of Natural Resources, which was formed when UC Berkeley’s School of Forestry and Conservation and College of Agricultural Sciences merged in 1974. Half a century later, Rausser College of Natural Resources continues to lead cutting-edge research, offer a top-notch educational experience, and connect science to society through outreach, policy, and community engagement. Learn about the history of the College in our timeline and check for more stories and events listed here. 

Save the Date

Join us Tuesday, October 29, 2024 for a 50th anniversary celebration and special Albright Lecture featuring Jill Tiefenthaler, CEO of the National Geographic Society. More details will be posted as they are available. 

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Charting the trajectory of the College

February 15, 2024

Learn more about the history of Rausser College of Natural Resources, which dates back to the very beginning of the University of California in 1868.

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Building a healthier future

November 29, 2023

For 50 years, Professor Emerita Janet King and Rausser College’s accredited dietetics programs have shaped nutritional research, policy, and practice.

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Choosing their path, making an impact

October 31, 2023

Rausser College’s Conservation and Resource Studies program celebrates 50 years of interdisciplinary, student-led scholarship.