ERG's Sarah Sarfaty Epstein and ESPM's Cynthia Wilson were recognized by the Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation as graduate student leaders who are driving positive environmental and social change.
Four PhD candidates awarded fellowships by the Philomathia Center
Rausser College PhD candidates Yihong Zhu, Marco Dueñas, Sheherazade, and Simon Greenhill were recognized by the Philomathia Center for their exceptional promise and academic distinction in studying issues related to the environment.
Four ESPM students receive funding from the Stone Center for Environmental Stewardship
Michelle Katuna, Dara Noonan, McKalee Steen, and Royale Williams are receiving grants from the Center to support their conservation research.
Gordon Rausser named 2025 Distinguished Emeritus of the Year
The award, which is bestowed by the UC Berkeley Emeriti Association, recognizes Rausser's contributions to research and service to UC Berkeley since he retired from the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics in 2019.
Rosalie Fanshel recognized with leadership in graduate diversity award
Fanshel, a 2025 ESPM PhD graduate, received the Graduate Division's Cynthia Ladd-Viti Award for integrating justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within their teaching, mentoring, advising, and research.
Professor Patrick Shih honored by the American Society of Plant Biologists
Shih, an assistant professor in PMB, is the Society’s 2025 recipient of the Charles Albert Shull Award.
Four seniors named 2025 Babcock Prize recipients
Endowed as a tribute to longtime soil chemistry professor Kenneth Babcock, the prize recognizes high-achieving ESPM undergraduates.
ERG alum Malini Ranganathan wins Anthony Leeds Book Prize
Ranganathan, PhD '15 Energy and Resources, was recognized by the Critical Urban Anthropology Association for the innovative methodological and theoretical contributions to urban anthropology of her latest book, Corruption Plots.
Dan Kammen elected to National Academy of Sciences
The energy and resources group professor is one of eight UC Berkeley faculty elected this year.
Three Rausser College students awarded NSF fellowships
The prestigious research fellowship provides financial support and professional development opportunities to awardees.
Youjin Chung honored with AAG book award
The ESPM and ERG assistant professor’s latest book, Sweet Deal, Bitter Landscape, was honored by the American Association for Geographers.
Alicia Henson recognized for graduate mentorship, professional leadership
Henson, a program coordinator and education specialist, was recognized by the Graduate Assembly for her mentorship and the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for her leadership in the field.
Brian Staskawicz awarded Wolf Prize in Agriculture
The award recognizes the plant biology professor’s groundbreaking discoveries of the immune system and disease resistance in plants.
Alum makes Forbes’ 30 under 30 list for healthcare
Yue Clare Lou, who earned both a BS and PhD in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, was recognized for her work toward the creation of next-gen immune boosters.
Margaret Torn elected to National Academy of Engineering
The honor recognizes Torn’s contributions to the understanding of soil carbon dynamics and her sustained leadership of the long-term monitoring of climate change.
Lynn Huntsinger honored by the California Cattlemen's Association
The ESPM professor was awarded the 2025 Gordon K. Van Vleck Memorial Award at the California Cattlemen's Convention.
Alum Zac Unger serving on the Oakland City Council
A graduate of the Range and Wildlife Management program, Unger was elected as Oakland’s District 1 Councilmember last November.
Paolo D'Odorico honored by the European Geoscience Union
The ESPM professor will receive the John Dalton medal at the EGU General Assembly this spring.
Katherine Ennis named 2024 For Women in Science awardee
The PMB postdoctoral researcher is one of five women receiving the L'Oréal USA 2024 For Women in Science (FWIS) award for her contribution to STEM fields.
Two Rausser College faculty named 2024 Hellman Fellows
Assistant professors Francis Annan and Denis Titov have been awarded funding by the Society of Hellman Fellows to support early career research.