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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Inc magazine on UC Berkeley’s startup strength. www.inc.com/esther-lian/...
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The World's Top University for Startup Founders Isn't Stanford or Harvard. Its 'Secret Sauce' Explains Why
UC Berkeley has held PitchBook’s No. 1 spot for four years. Its edge may come down to a dense network of programs, peers, and startup support.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Airborne! First day of a holiday with family in Barcelona. My wife Jen took this photo at Plaça de Catalunya, known for its pigeons.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
This institute is what makes Berkeley, Berkeley. As a public university, we were built by the people and for the people…all the people. Consistent with our mission to advance the greater good, we intend to do more than simply study democracy; we’re building this institute to strengthen it.
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UC Berkeley @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and UC Berkeley are joining forces to launch the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy, a new nonpartisan institute dedicated to strengthening American democracy. news.berkeley.edu/2026/06/29/u...
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UC Berkeley will launch new Nancy Pelosi Institute focused on strengthening democracy - Berkeley News
Announced Monday, the nonpartisan academic institute in the political science department will become a hub for research, teaching and civic engagement.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
On a sunny Saturday afternoon last weekend, we welcomed a new class of Berkeley alums. Congratulations, Class of 2026! Go Bears! #CalGrad
Chancellor Rich Lyons standing at a podium on stage at Spring Commencement. There are yellow flowers and greenery surrounding and framing him.Senior Class President Shaye Gonor, Chancellor Lyons, UC President James Miliken, and Keynote speaker Professor Robert Reich standing in a room at Cal Memorial Stadium. They are in their regalia and posing for a photo.Professor Robert Reich and Chancellor Lyons walking to the stage as part of the Commencement Procession. Chancellor Lyons is pointing in Reich's direction.Chancellor Lyons and 2026 University Medalist Charles Edward Long, Jr. hugging on stage before Long, Jr. makes his way to the podium to give his medalist remarks.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
An OpEd in the Chronicle of Higher Education makes the case that college is becoming more affordable—and Berkeley numbers tell a compelling story. For Californians earning less than 60K, the net cost of attending Berkeley has dropped 40% since 2007. That's Berkeley delivering our mission.
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Opinion | Actually, College Is Getting Cheaper
Americans think higher ed is increasingly unaffordable. The data says otherwise.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Beginning this fall, UC Berkeley will guarantee two years of on-campus housing to every incoming first-year student -- and I couldn't be more proud. This milestone took years of bold vision, relentless planning, and investment. bit.ly/3PsRcoS
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UC Berkeley reaches major housing milestone for incoming new students - Berkeley News
Progress on multiple new housing projects means all first-year students will have the option to live on campus for two years — with another major development in the pipeline.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
I'm incredibly proud to congratulate Ron Rivera on his induction into the Hispanic Football Hall of Fame. This is an honor that recognizes not just Ron's remarkable achievements on the field, but his lasting impact on the game and the communities he's served. calbears.com/news/2026/2/...
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Guess who? For Big Give this year, find your cause to support what makes Berkeley, Berkeley.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
When I was dean at @berkeleyhaas.bsky.social, we developed defining principles with our community that resonate to this day. Dean Andrew Burke led similar work at Trinity Business School. Our @mitsmr.bsky.social piece shows how leadership principles can drive culture and performance: bit.ly/4rumR75
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Leadership Principles: How Inspiration Pays Off
Developing organizational leadership principles yielded four lessons on boosting employees’ and leaders’ performance.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
What a year 2025 has been. Excited to see what this next year has in store. Go Bears, and Happy New Year!
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Ran into Trouper during one of my strolls around campus. What a nice surprise, this is exactly what I needed during my break. Did you know you can sign up to walk Trouper, too? Don’t tell Winston…
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Came across a familiar tower at the Oakland Airport! Did you catch the UC Berkeley ad on your travels? It’s on display for the rest of the month.
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University of California @uofcalifornia.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
The 2025 Nobel Prizes highlight the revolutionary, life changing discoveries that are only possible because of federal funding for science. UC President James B. Milliken explains what's at stake 👇 #SpeakUp4Science youtu.be/EV4ZmSTVMN8?...
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UC Nobelists set a new world record
YouTube video by University of California
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
In case you missed it, two bears were spotted in the New York Times on Sunday. Proud to celebrate John Clarke and Omar Yaghi, our newest Nobel laureates whose work demonstrates the power of fundamental research. Congratulations to these extraordinary scientists!
Photo of RIch Lyons sitting on the beach in a California Bears hoodie holding up a newspaper with an ad for UC Berkeley's 2025 Nobel Laureates
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
A story on the panel discussion I hosted during Homecoming weekend. Thank you to professors Ana Claudia Arias and Ken Goldberg; and alum Marco Lobba for joining me at this wonderful event! news.berkeley.edu/2025/10/06/c...
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Chancellor, scholars and alum discuss Berkeley's culture of innovation - Berkeley News
UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons hosted a panel discussion about “the fundamentals that distinguish us” and how they give rise to new companies changing the world.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
What an exciting year for research. Celebrating 3 Berkeley-connected MacArthur genius awards this year. Nice reflection of the campus' comprehensive excellence.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Congratulations to our friend and colleague Omar Yaghi for winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Leading up to this extraordinary recognition was boatloads of hard work, dedication, and creativity. His unwavering zeal for discovery and exploration are the very attributes that define UC Berkeley.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Congratulations to John Clarke for winning the Nobel Prize in Physics. And congratulations to Michel Devoret and John Martinis, both of whom are now at UC Santa Barbara. This is a great day for America’s top public university, and leading public university system.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
My All-In Summit session with the President of Dartmouth (who grew up in Piedmont! And whose parents went to Cal!). www.youtube.com/watch?v=WREH...
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The College Crisis: Heads of Dartmouth & Berkeley Debate the Decline of US Universities
YouTube video by All-In Podcast
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
We are honored to once again be recognized as the nation’s top public university. The data affirm all that Berkeley does as a powerful engine of economic mobility, and provider of affordable world-class education, accessible to all.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
My recent KALX interview. We talked a bit about my journey at Berkeley, the challenges we face as a higher education institution today, and my thoughts on the future of the university, as its Chancellor. bit.ly/4npFTJC
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Berkeley Brainwaves: Chancellor Rich Lyons – KALX 90.7FM Berkeley
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
We have built something extraordinary at UC Berkeley. A new donor-funded book chronicles how we became the #1 university worldwide for venture-funded startups founded by undergraduate alumni – while advancing our public mission and research excellence. Fiat Lux!
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UC Berkeley @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Professor Hany Farid is one of the world’s leading experts on digital forensics, human perception and “deepfake” images in politics. Watch as he discusses how AI actually works, how to spot the fake stuff online and what the future holds. www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...
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The Deepfake Detective
Discover how deepfakes are detected and what the future holds for truth in the digital age.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
I am endlessly proud of our community, which shows up every day, making the most of every opportunity and continuing to do fantastic work. Your hard work shines through. Fiat Lux!
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
UC Regents approved earlier today a new building for CRISPR researchers and startups in the new Berkeley Innovation Zone. news.berkeley.edu/2025/07/17/c...
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CRISPR researchers and startup entrepreneurs will share new building in UC Berkeley's Innovation Zone - Berkeley News
A planned addition to the campus's Innovation Zone will expand lab space for the Innovative Genomics Institute and build out the largest innovation hub — Bakar Labs — at any U.S. university.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Announced yesterday: Our CRISPR-discovering Innovative Genomics Institute has received new funding to catalyze even more “Baby KJ” applications. Research matters. innovativegenomics.org/news/czi-igi...
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UC Berkeley @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
UC Berkeley isn’t just the No. 1 public research university in the nation — it’s a force for the public good. youtu.be/z0MokpvFauc?...
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UC Berkeley research builds a better tomorrow
YouTube video by UC Berkeley
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Thank you to all of our amazing students, staff and faculty for your continued excellence!
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Robbie Kilpatrick and I did an interview at the Commonwealth Club on Wednesday. Topic: Public Higher Education at the Crossroads. The video is now posted. My thanks to both Robbie and the club. youtu.be/AQg9GQK-qI4
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Rich Lyons on Public Higher Education at the Crossroads
YouTube video by Commonwealth Club World Affairs (CCWA)
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UC Berkeley @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
This past Saturday, students paraded in a blue and gold river toward their campuswide commencement ceremony at UC Berkeley’s California Memorial Stadium. Read more about this year’s Spring commencement and the Class of 2025 on #BerkeleyNews. news.berkeley.edu/2025/05/17/a...
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At UC Berkeley’s campuswide commencement, grads were grateful for their personal growth — and four Big Game wins in a row - Berkeley News
Saturday’s sun-filled ceremony at California Memorial Stadium was attended by 7,000 new graduates and 23,000 of their loved ones.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
The end of the semester brings a rare stillness to campus — a chance to reflect on the hard work, late nights, and breakthrough moments that defined and told your story. To our students, faculty, and staff: thank you for another inspiring semester.
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Rich Lyons @chancellorlyons.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Hey Cal community. Figuring out a new social media platform this evening. Expect campus updates, big questions, and maybe a few memes. Let’s see what we can build.
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