Monetary Brief News

University of California Berkeley News

UC Berkeley analysis warns of impact from proposed Medicaid cuts on older workers

Proposed Medicaid cuts could significantly affect millions of older working-age Americans, according to a new analysis by the UC Berkeley Labor Center.

Gender Equity Center supports LGBTQ+ students with diverse programs at UC Berkeley

Joanna Villegas, the assistant director of student programs and leadership at the Gender Equity (GenEq) Resource Center, plays a pivotal role in supporting LGBTQ+ students at UC Berkeley.

Scientists suggest T. rex may have had feathers; new insights challenge old depictions

For years, the depiction of the Tyrannosaurus rex as a swift predator dominated popular culture.

Study finds confusion but hope in US views on democracy

A recent report from UC Berkeley reveals a complex picture of the American public's perception of democracy.

UC Berkeley students win top prizes in national affordable housing competition

Near the edge of Florida, in unincorporated West Palm Beach, Dyson Circle Apartments stands as a housing complex that has faced challenges since its construction in 1975.

Berkeley professor advocates for earthen architecture using modern technology

In a recent 101 in 101 video, Ronald Rael, a professor of architecture and art department chair at Berkeley, discussed the potential of earthen architecture for future construction.

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on gender-affirming medicines for trans minors

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Tennessee law that bans doctors and families from providing gender-affirming medicines to transgender minors, marking a significant development in the ongoing debate over transgender rights in the United States.

Study finds civil rights framing reduces support for modern social movements

Millions recently gathered in protest against President Donald Trump, highlighting his administration's policies affecting immigrants, LGBTQ individuals, and other vulnerable groups.

UC Berkeley tops U.S. News list as nation's leading public university

UC Berkeley has been named the top public university in the United States and ranks sixth globally, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Berkeley professor reflects on Pride Month amid rising anti-LGBTQ legislation

Noah Whiteman, a biology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, is reflecting on the meaning of LGBTQ Pride Month.

Improving psychological treatments by addressing memory gaps and habit formation

Allison Harvey, a psychology professor at UC Berkeley, recently completed an 11-week course on parenting techniques.

Understanding how the IRS influences distinctions between religions and cults

The distinction between a cult and a religion in the United States often hinges on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), according to UC Berkeley Professor Poulomi Saha.

Berkeley psychologist calls for updated method to diagnose psychopathic personality

Keanan Joyner, an assistant professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, has raised concerns about the current methods used to diagnose psychopathy.

BAMPFA explores African American quilt art reflecting migration history

There is a new exhibition at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) titled "Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California."

UC Berkeley researchers unveil discovery of new color 'olo' using optical imaging

Last month, UC Berkeley researchers announced a breakthrough study where they managed to create a new color perception.

University initiative supports tribal food-energy-water system revitalization

For generations, Kanani D’Angelo's family has lived in ‘Aiea, Hawai’i. The area, now developed with roads and subdivisions, was once home to lush taro fields and fish ponds that supported the community.

Study links small brain grooves to cognitive ability

Neuroscientists at the University of California, Berkeley have discovered a potential link between the depths of small brain grooves, known as tertiary sulci, and cognitive performance in children and adolescents.

UC Berkeley analysts warn against proposed Medicaid cuts impacting California

A recent analysis by experts at UC Berkeley has raised concerns about the potential impact of proposed federal Medicaid cuts on California.

UC Berkeley Ph.D. student shapes word list for Scripps National Spelling Bee

Frank Cahill, a UC Berkeley comparative literature Ph.D. student, is now a word panelist for the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee.

UC Berkeley student Daniela Castellanos finds purpose through gender studies

Daniela Guadalupe Castellanos, a student at UC Berkeley, is set to graduate this May after three years of study.