BERKELEY'S NEWS • SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Peace Corps
Campus
MAY 28, 2023
‘Measurable impact’: Peace Corps ranks UC Berkeley as No. 1 volunteer-producing university
The top 25 volunteer-producing universities include eight schools that incorporate a Peace Corps Prep program which trains students to become competent volunteers, according to a Peace Corps press release.
Campus
MAY 28, 2023
‘Measurable impact’: Peace Corps ranks UC Berkeley as No. 1 volunteer-producing university
The top 25 volunteer-producing universities include eight schools that incorporate a Peace Corps Prep program which trains students to become competent volunteers, according to a Peace Corps press release.
Campus
OCTOBER 10, 2022
‘Spirit and idealism’: $10K offered to 98 UC Berkeley fellows
California Gov. Gavin Newsom swore 98 UC Berkeley fellows and over 3,000 more statewide into the inaugural class of the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps on Friday.
Campus
OCTOBER 10, 2022
‘Spirit and idealism’: $10K offered to 98 UC Berkeley fellows
California Gov. Gavin Newsom swore 98 UC Berkeley fellows and over 3,000 more statewide into the inaugural class of the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps on Friday.
Student Life
FEBRUARY 07, 2019
UC Berkeley freshman receives scholarship for fight against HIV/AIDS
UC Berkeley freshman, Mona Bandov, received $5,000 for her commitment to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic after the National AIDS Memorial Grove announced Monday the ten undergraduate recipients of the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship.
Student Life
FEBRUARY 07, 2019
UC Berkeley freshman receives scholarship for fight against HIV/AIDS
UC Berkeley freshman, Mona Bandov, received $5,000 for her commitment to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic after the National AIDS Memorial Grove announced Monday the ten undergraduate recipients of the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship.
Campus
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
UC Berkeley still No. 1 volunteer contributor to Peace Corps, report says
UC Berkeley maintains its record for sending the most alumni to the Peace Corps of any university, according to a report released Wednesday.
Campus
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
UC Berkeley still No. 1 volunteer contributor to Peace Corps, report says
UC Berkeley maintains its record for sending the most alumni to the Peace Corps of any university, according to a report released Wednesday.
Campus
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
UC Berkeley ranks among top universities to produce Peace Corps volunteers
In line with annual trends, UC Berkeley continues to rank top among universities in the nation to produce Peace Corps volunteers, though falling to 7th place after ranking 6th last year.
Campus
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
UC Berkeley ranks among top universities to produce Peace Corps volunteers
In line with annual trends, UC Berkeley continues to rank top among universities in the nation to produce Peace Corps volunteers, though falling to 7th place after ranking 6th last year.
Obituary
MARCH 10, 2013
Family, friends mourn loss of UC Berkeley alum and Peace Corps volunteer
Several hundred friends and family members gathered in Brentwood, Calif., Saturday morning to celebrate the life of UC Berkeley alumnus and Peace Corps volunteer Nicholas Castle, who died of a sudden illness in early February.
Obituary
MARCH 10, 2013
Family, friends mourn loss of UC Berkeley alum and Peace Corps volunteer
Several hundred friends and family members gathered in Brentwood, Calif., Saturday morning to celebrate the life of UC Berkeley alumnus and Peace Corps volunteer Nicholas Castle, who died of a sudden illness in early February.
Obituary
FEBRUARY 08, 2013
UC Berkeley alum Nicholas Castle, Peace Corps volunteer, dies at 23
Peace Corps volunteer and recent UC Berkeley graduate Nicholas Castle died Thursday in China following a sudden illness. He was 23.
Obituary
FEBRUARY 08, 2013
UC Berkeley alum Nicholas Castle, Peace Corps volunteer, dies at 23
Peace Corps volunteer and recent UC Berkeley graduate Nicholas Castle died Thursday in China following a sudden illness. He was 23.
Campus
FEBRUARY 06, 2013
UC Berkeley ranks sixth-highest in Peace Corps contributors
UC Berkeley ranked sixth among large universities for producing Peace Corps volunteers in 2012, according to rankings released by the organization.
Campus
FEBRUARY 06, 2013
UC Berkeley ranks sixth-highest in Peace Corps contributors
UC Berkeley ranked sixth among large universities for producing Peace Corps volunteers in 2012, according to rankings released by the organization.
