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UC Berkeley’s 2019 Alumnus of the Year and esports industry pioneer Kevin Chou received an award from a Bay Area foundation recognizing him as a role model for his philanthropic efforts.

Here’s what you missed in the news since summer began.

Kabam, Inc. has recently pulled out of its naming rights partnership with Cal Athletics, meaning the flashy name will no longer be featured on the field at Cal football’s Memorial Stadium.

The UC Berkeley Haas School of Business is on track for a much-needed physical expansion after a donation of $15 to $25 million from Kevin Chou, a Haas alumnus and founding CEO of mobile gaming studio Kabam, and physician and entrepreneur Dr. Connie Chen, his wife.

The relocation of the Manchester United vs. San Jose Earthquakes soccer match relatively late in the game has hurt any chances of UC Berkeley scoring financially by hosting the game at California Memorial Stadium.

As part of its goal to diversify revenue, UC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium will soon begin renting to new tenants and expanding events to include weddings.

Cal Athletics announced on Thursday that the naming rights to the football field in California Memorial Stadium was bought by Kabam, a Bay Area-based video game company.