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Berkeley's Distinguished Teachers

Berkeley's Distinguished Teachers

"I had a phenomenal bunch of professors."
Gordon E. Moore, '50, Intel cofounder
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Research at Berkeley

America's top-rated research university

From vaccines to renewable energy to human rights, transformative ideas are forged here at Berkeley. More >
The Secret Lives of Faculty
 Hesitant Hottie: Brad, O.K. Jake, sure. But a Berkeley professor? Shocking. Michael Manga, makes People's Sexiest Men Alive issue.
The Hungry Mind: Eavesdrop over lunch with novelist Vikram Chandra.
Faculty hobbies: Professors have lives, too. Meet a mountain climber, a crackerjack gambler, and a scuba diver... More >

Conversations with History

UC Berkeley Nobel laureates, scientists, and public figures discuss their lives, their work, the past and our future. More >

Awards Held by Faculty
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The ratings game: We're no. 1, or 21!

Many publications rate universities. Berkeley consistently ranks among the best, and at the top of public universities. We've aggregated half a dozen sets of ratings, and leave it to you to rank their relevance. More >

Students sing faculty praises

 What makes a professor "heroic"? Stellar lectures and dinner invitations go a long way. But mostly, it's being available to listen and offering unfailing support for undergrads. More >