Sesquicentennial News and Stories
Celebrating 150 years of excellence
Chancellor Carol Christ reflects on the legacy of UC Berkeley and looks into the university's future.
The Albright Lecture
Breakthroughs magazine highlights the notable and quotable from nearly 60 years of the lecture series focusing conservation leadership.
A New Dean for CNR
Newly-appointed Dean David Ackerly celebrates the College of Natural Resource's 150th anniversary and shares his excitement for teh future of the College.
National Parks Bear the Brunt of Climate Change
Researchers find that national parks have taken center stage for climate change exposure, where there are hotter and drier conditions than in other places.
From the Archive: 24,736 Citations and Counting
A research paper from plant and microbial scientists at CNR has been cited more than twice a day since its appearance in 1990.
Mojave Birds Crashed Over Last Century Due to Climate Change
Researchers link population decline within many bird species in the Mojave Desert to decreased rainfall as a consequence of climate change.
11 Things You Might Not Know About the College of Natural Resources
A sampling of fun facts on CNR—from the world's most widely eaten pineapple to the first hydroponic solution.
For the Next 150 Years
CNR Advisory Board member Kathy Hartzell, BA and BS ’72, on how the annual fund provides unwavering support for students, research, and collaborations across the College.
From Genes to Global Solutions
CNR faculty lead wide-ranging research initiatives at the Innovative Genomics Institute.
Continuing the Mission of Cooperative Extension
Jennifer Sowerwine works to restore culturally relevant food systems to immigrant and Native American populations.
From the Archive: Daniel E. Koshland Jr.
Molecular and cell biology professor Daniel E. Koshland Jr. and colleagues, circa 1963.
Across a Century of Change, the Gift of a Baseline
Retracing the steps of pioneering naturalist Joseph Grinnell to document how California’s creatures have responded to an evolving environment.
Scenes from Charter Day
On March 23, 2018, more than 5,000 members of the Cal family gathered to celebrate Berkeley’s 150th birthday. Watch a video of the event, which featured a multi-generational procession of alumni, speeches from an Olympic gold medalist and Nobel laureate, an address by Chancellor Carol T. Christ, and more.
Berkeley Connect Environment Fosters Community, Mentorship at CNR
The 1-credit mentorship and professional development course offers students a small college feel on Cal's campus.
Agnes Fay Morgan: the First Woman Chemist at Cal
A pioneer among women in American science, Morgan came to CNR's predecessor, the College of Agriculture, in 1915.
Celebrating Women at Rausser College, Past & Present
Throughout the College’s history, women have contributed to its diverse and comprehensive research and discoveries, including many “firsts,” both within their respective fields and at Berkeley.
California Birds Nesting a Week Earlier Than a Century Ago
A new study from professor Steven Beissinger suggests that many of the state’s birds are adapting to rising temperatures by breeding earlier than they did a century ago.
When the Levee Breaks
Dennis Baldocchi’s work to remediate 150 years of carbon emissions in the California Delta, and how his team’s sequestration models could be critical in addressing the state's future water and climate challenges.
UC celebrates 150 years of pioneering a better future
The University of California began 150 years ago on a simple, but revolutionary idea: That college should be available to everyone.