Impact Stories

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.Read more about Case Study: UC Berkeley's University Partnership Program

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...Read more about Under Armour Partnership Officially Kicks-Off

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...Read more about Cal, Under Armour officially launch partnership

Companies often pay colleges for the right to sell sweatshirts or pour coffee on campus. Read more about how UPP and other schools are increasingly looking to leverage those deals into internship slots, sponsorships for food pantries and other projects.Read more about UPP in the news: Colleges push for creative concessions from companies that pay to sell products

UC Berkeley and Peet's Coffee, founded in 1966 in Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto, have agreed on a 10-year, $8 million partnership that will support the university’s commitment to enhancing the educational experience of UC Berkeley students while benefiting campus programming. Read the...Read more about Peet’s Coffee 10-year-partnership will boost student initiatives

With state support down and campus enrollment numbers increasing across college campus’s, universities are now pursuing creative partnerships with companies to help offset costs. Among a handful of universities pioneering these broad relationships is UC Berkeley’s...Read more about University Partnership Program: A Pioneer in Higher Education

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.

The panel,...Read more about Bank of the West Sponsors CAA’s Inaugural Alumnae Career Advancement Event

When one thinks of a college party, water bottles and hydration stations don’t exactly come to mind. University Health Services' (UHS) PartySafe@Cal, a student organization focused on improving party culture by reducing problems related to alcohol, is trying to change that perception with the...Read more about Brita and University Health Services partner to improve social culture at off-campus parties

The University Partnership Program team and official campus partners, Sungevity and Bank of the West, participated in this year’s 30 Days of Gratitude series hosted by Recreational Sports. A set of community events were held between November 7-December 9 and included a social media...Read more about UPP Partners show gratitude to campus

The Bank of the West campus branch is now open on the first floor of the MLK Jr. Building in the ASUC Student Union. To further its commitment to convenience on campus, the Bank also provides multiple...Read more about Bank of the West Campus Branch Now Open

Brita, the nation’s largest water filtration brand, is joining UC Berkeley in a combined effort to increase campus sustainability efforts while offering students and the broader campus community healthier beverage choices.Read more about Brita and UC Berkeley announce a 10-year partnership

Just in time for the fall semester, students and the campus community can experience all new cardio equipment at the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) and Memorial Stadium Fitness Center with the upgrade and replacement of approximately 150 pieces across both facilities.

...Read more about UPP News: New Cardio Equipment Comes to RSF with Support from Bank of the West

A total of 11 UC Berkeley students worked this summer at Bank of the West in roles ranging from technology to finance to human resources. Once their internships ended, they shared their...Read more about Learning From Our Interns

The University of California, Berkeley and Under Armour®(NYSE:UA) today announced a new, 10-year agreement that will benefit both the athletic department and the greater campus community. Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank joined Director of Athletics H. Michael Williams to introduce the...Read more about Under Armour Strikes Landmark Partnership with UC Berkeley

Beginning in July 2017, Under Armour will exclusively design and supply footwear, apparel and equipment for Cal Athletics as well as clothing for club sports, employ Berkeley student interns and graduates and give exclusive product discounts to campus departments. Under Armour and Berkeley also...Read more about Under Armour-Berkeley Partnership will Bring Benefits to the Campus

Sungevity, the Official Solar Partner of UC Berkeley and first partnership secured through the University Partnership Program, recently supported the College of Environmental Design (CED) by serving as a platinum sponsor of the 2016 CED Soirée.Read more about Sungevity Sponsors 2016 College of Environmental Design Soirée

UC Berkeley's relationship with Bank of the West is the lead case study in this article about innovative financial services. The relationship represents a ten-year commitment for the bank to be the campus's official bank, and it is projected to benefit the campus with $17 million in support....Read more about UPP In the News: 6 Real-World Ideas for 2016

Bank of the West, one of America’s most reputable banks according to a 2015 Reputation Institute/American Banker survey, and the University of California, Berkeley (UC...Read more about Bank of the West Named Official Bank of UC Berkeley