It's the Class of 2027. Welcome to Berkeley!

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Michael D. Bolden selected to serve as eighth dean at Berkeley Journalism

“I’m thrilled that we succeeded in recruiting such a distinguished journalist — with multifaceted experience, an expansive vision and full of heart...” — UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons.

Nelly, Director of Admissions, Berkeley Journalism

Nelly Provencal-Dayle, Director of Admissions Applications for Fall 2026 open now!

Our two-year program gives you a chance to learn a broad range of skills and time to go deep in documentary, audio, multimedia, photojournalism or narrative. Connect with us to learn more.

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The Stakes Explained: audio/video series with UC experts on Trump policies

Audio Program Director Shereen Marisol Meraji and a team of students publish a series of videos and podcasts called "The Stakes Explained" — interviews with campus experts about these times.

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Groundbreaking database on police misconduct and use of force

The Investigative Reporting Program worked with partners at Berkeley and Stanford — and journalists statewide — to create the first-of-its-kind searchable database on police misconduct and use of force. 

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Featured Event

Alumni Reception at Homecoming

Connect with fellow alums in the North Gate Hall Courtyard before a talk by Dean Michael D. Bolden and Sara Catania ('93).

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Featured Faculty

Lisa Armstrong

Lisa Armstrong publishes "When Neutrality is a Constraint" in Columbia Journalism Review.

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FEATURED READ

Bryan Wen for The Stakes
Bryan Wen ('26) and Zhe Wu (’23) write about the effects of fed policies on food banks.