College of Chemistry Advancing Excellence Campaign
SPOTLIGHT OPPORTUNITY
Our students at the College of Chemistry at UC Berkeley need not only resources, but also the facilities to pursue life-changing research. With Heathcock Hall now under construction, we are thrilled to offer a Challenge Match: every gift of $25,000 or more to the project will be matched dollar-for-dollar and may be paid over five years. This match opportunity concludes on March 31, 2026. To learn more, please contact Zareen Khan.
Our students are at the center of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring they have the resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.
Our alumni and faculty have made extraordinary contributions to society—from Nobel Prize–winning discoveries to innovations that touch nearly every aspect of modern life. These achievements remind us that when we invest in our students, we invest in breakthroughs that benefit not only our College, but communities locally and around the world.
Our students are at the heart of this legacy. Graduate students drive innovation in chemistry and chemical engineering, conduct groundbreaking research, and teach and mentor undergraduates who are just beginning their own academic journeys. At the same time, our undergraduates flourish through programs that extend their learning beyond the classroom—a College-specific Peer Tutoring Center, research opportunities with world-renowned faculty, transfer student mentorship, and dedicated career advising. These programs equip them with the skills, confidence, and inspiration to contribute to discoveries that will improve lives for decades to come.
Your support ensures that today’s students have the same opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a difference as those who came before them. By investing in our students, you are fueling the next generation of Nobel Laureates whose discoveries will transform lives—including your own and those you care about.
Together, we can provide the resources and experiences they need to thrive—and ensure that Berkeley Chemistry remains a force for discovery and progress in the world.
Here are a few comments from our student & faculty about why your support is so meaningful to them:
“Chemistry fundamentally changes how you think of the world. The applications are endless. At the end of the day, I want to make a difference in people’s lives.”
Julie Yu, undergraduate student
“I fell in love with the College of Chemistry at Berkeley because it gives me an opportunity to do work that contributes in a meaningful way.”
William Kayitare, PhD student
“Now is a great time to support institutions that are educating the next generation. It’s gratifying to see how my students develop and grow as independent career scientists at all levels.”
Markita Landry, professor
If you have any questions about how you can get involved or support our College in other ways, please contact Zareen Khan at znkhan@berkeley.edu.
