Impact Stories

Could you run 150,000 miles in 30 days? A feat that might seem impossible to one individual can be obtained by a community that rallies together for a common goal–supporting campus basic needs programs and initiatives.

Beth Hale, head of product management and payment solutions at Bank of the West, served as the keynote speaker for the 6th Annual Women's Empowerment Day where she shared insights about her personal journ

UPP members, including Bank of the West and Peet's Coffee, continue to support campus groups and priority student initiatives by funding basic needs security.

Under Armour, Berkeley's official outfitting partner, collabortates with campus groups to launch Berkeley Miles for Meals, a fitness challenge encouraging students, faculty, staff and alumni to collectively walk, hike, run, roll or bike 150,000 miles between April 4 and May 3.

The University Partnership Program (UPP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Gardner as the next executive director of University Business Partnerships & Services (UBPS).

It’s 8 am on a Saturday and bandsmen are already on the field, tuning their instruments and making last minute adjustments to their upcoming halftime performance.

This fall staff from Recreational Sports, University Health Services, and the University Partnership Program, along with undergraduate and graduate student representatives, collaborated with Under Armour to launch the Berkeley Active Lifestyle Fitness Challenge.

We recently welcomed Bank of the West, the official bank of UC Berkeley, and Peet’s Coffee to the University Partnership Program (UPP) in recognition of their overall alignment with the university’s mission and values. The partnerships help fund student programs across campus, and Peet’s and Bank of the West will also provide significant merit- and need-based scholarship funds.

Bank of the West has opened its doors to more international students this semester as its partnership with UC Berkeley continues to offer financial literacy training and accessibility to students. In addition, the bank has funded many programs, including 24 student scholarships, the financial literacy program and the UC Berkeley Food Pantry.

After launching its University Partnership Program in 2015, UC Berkeley's approach to fostering campuswide partnerships has garnered national attention. Read more about the launch of UC Berkeley's UPP initiative, how it works, and what's coming for the campus in the near future. 

Last Thursday, June 1, marked the official launch of the campuswide Under Armour apparel partnership. The day started with the inaugural Wellness Celebration hosted by Recreational Sports, where over 300 plus students, faculty, staff and community members celebrated by sweating it out to Zumba, tai chi and yoga.

Initially announced in April 2016, California's partnership with Under Armour® officially begins today with a launch that marks a return to tradition for the Golden Bears and expanded opportunities for the Cal community. The 10-year agreement is the first outfitting partnership launched in the Under Armour family that features a comprehensive, campuswide relationship

On Tuesday, March 28, the Cal Alumni Association (CAA) hosted their inaugural Alumnae Career Advancement panel. The event included a networking reception and panel discussion on the unique barriers to career advancement women face, particularly in male-dominated industries.