Thank you to our EMBA commencement speaker, Shaan Parasnis, EMBA 14, for reminding the class of 2026 that while industries, technologies, and careers may change, the ability to keep learn, unlearn, and reimagine what's possible will always be their greatest asset. #StudentsAlways
In his commencement address, student speaker Matt Balint celebrated the moments that made the EMBA 26 class uniquely them—from thoughtful debate in the classroom to friendships formed during breaks, study sessions, and walks back "home" after class.
Congrats EMBA class of 2026!
Iris Wedeking, MBA 08, founded Kesem, a nonprofit that provides a free summer camp and community to children impacted by a parent’s cancer. Read more about how a simple idea grew into a community of “magic” for thousands of families over 25 years.
🔗 https://t.co/GcHeFSw2BY
California generated more renewable energy than its grid could use this spring. The result: a record 1.46 million MWh of curtailed wind and solar power in April. New analysis from Professor Lucas Davis explains why curtailment happens—and what it reveals.
https://t.co/6WlX8OHcYV
What’s one thing people don’t realize about AI right now? Using it puts you at the center of geopolitics, say Olaf Groth, a professional faculty member focused on AI and emerging tech, strategy, and policy.
#HaasAI#HumanEdgeofAI#UCBerkeley#BerkeleyHaas
What new grads need to know about using AI at work: Olaf Groth, a professional faculty member focused on strategy, policy & AI, shares the one thing he wants students to take away from his AI classes.
#HaasAI#HumanEdgeofAI#UCBerkeley#BerkeleyHaas
@samwarren83@afkostka Congratulations to Fernando Mendoza, BS 25! Mendoza completed his BS in business administration & management from the UC Berkeley Haas (and played for @IndianaUniv as a grad student). Saturday was his day off from @Raiders practice so he was able to finally attend commencement!
The Greek Theatre has seen a lot of history. Today, it belonged to the Berkeley Haas Undergraduate Class of 2026. 💙💛 Congratulations, graduates — go make some history of your own. 🎓🐻
#BerkeleyHaas#HaasGrad#CalGrad#ClassOf2026
New on The Culture Kit: health economist Jonathan Kolstad and Ted Robertson of the Center for Healthcare Marketplace Innovation unpack why one of society’s greatest institutions keeps falling short. Could AI be the connective tissue? https://t.co/bGEBVCgQ9V
What is one thing people don’t realize about generative AI right now? Today we feature Assistant Professor Solène Delecourt, whose research has documented the deep biases embedded in AI. She also teaches negotiations to MBA students.
#HumanEdgeofAI#HaasAI#BerkeleyHaas
That’s a wrap on the Spring 2026 semester!
We’re excited to celebrated our grads over the next week. 🎓 And we look forward welcoming the rest of you back—along with many new faces—after your summer adventures!
Go Bears. 💙💛
We’re proud to celebrate Janet L. Yellen (PhD ’71), Haas alumna and Professor Emerita of Business Administration, on her election to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors recognizing distinguished contributions to research and public service. #HaasAlumni
What’s the most important AI lesson future business leaders should learn today?
We asked UC Berkeley Haas faculty shaping the future of AI and business. Today's spotlight: Associate Professor Abhishek Nagaraj, who teaches AI for Business Leaders and Entrepreneurial Strategy.
The time has come. Starting July 1, '26, I will be returning to @UCBerkeley. I am immensely grateful to @IMFNews for my time there as Chief Economist. In the last 4.5 years we have experienced a pandemic, inflation, war in Europe and the Middle East, tariffs, and energy crises.
The office isn’t just where work happens—it shapes culture. Christopher Good (Chief Creative Officer at One Workplace) and Paul Cooper (Principal, TEF Design) join The Culture Kit to explore how workplace design reflects organizational values.
🎧 Listen: https://t.co/NqUZu8J9dk
We’re proud to welcome two new assistant deans, Sabah Khan and Julia Hwang, whose combined five decades of higher education leadership will help shape the future of the MBA experience at Haas. Full introduction here: https://t.co/vacIJC4Jje
New research by UC Berkeley Haas Associate Professor Martin Beraja reframes how we think about AI’s economic impact. Instead of focusing only on automation or scientific breakthroughs, the study argues AI’s greatest value may be helping businesses learn faster and fail faster.
Have you ever misjudged an employee? Stanford psychologist JeanneTsai explains how “ideal affect”—the emotions cultures value—shapes hiring, leadership, and even AI design on The Culture Kit podcast. #Leadership#Culture
Listen here: https://t.co/tIVdmzSbxB
From classroom idea to category-defining company 👗✨ Jennifer Hyman, CEO of Rent The Runway, shares how she built the world’s first “living closet” and took it all the way to IPO in today's Dean's Speaker series podcast. #BerkeleyHaas#UCBerkeley
https://t.co/i6hNNWBbPh
Claire Weinstein keeps making history. The Haas undergrad capped off an incredible freshman season by being named ACC Women’s Freshman of the Year after winning a national title in the 500-yard freestyle and becoming the first Golden Bear to earn a major ACC award. 💙🏊♀️💛