Awards & Honors

Political Science Administrative Director Serena Groen received Berkeley Social Science’s Distinguished Service Award for her outstanding work in her department.

Leading a team of 12 staffers, Groen’s efforts help achieve political science’s goals and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for faculty, staff and students.

Groen, who comes from a proud family of Cal employees, has been working at UC Berkeley for 17 years. In addition to Social Sciences, where political science is housed, she has worked for the Lawrence Hall of...

One is a rising star in space research. One is a structural engineer, inspired by the experience of a devastating earthquake. One is a musician and opera composer, and another already has worked at the highest levels of U.S. politics. All share a common commitment: idealism and uncompromising hard work to make a positive impact in the world.

These traits unite the 2025 finalists for the University Medal — Corina Dunn, Owen Klein, Carlos Quezada and Miya Rosenthal — along with this year’s...

Two UC Berkeley Social Sciences alumni received 2025 Pulitzer Prizes — one for shedding light on the dangers of train crossings in Houston, and the other for revealing the history of Soviet dissent.

Anthropology alumna Sharon Steinmann, an opinion video journalist for the Houston Chronicle, was part of a four-person team, including UC Berkeley History of Art alumna...

The Berkeley Staff Assembly recently announced the recipients of the 37th annual Excellence in Management Award, who are recognized for leading their teams and team members to meaningful accomplishments this past year. This year’s award theme, “A Culture of Excellence: Inspiring Performance and Growth," highlights leaders who foster an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement thrive, empowering their teams to achieve their full potential and drive organizational success.

The award recipients were honored at a ceremony on April 30, where Chancellor...