Paige Balcom on campus in blue graduation regalia. She is standing next to a banner that notes: "Berkeley Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy."
Balcom is one of this year’s recipients of the Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement by Young Alums.
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John DeNero; Arjun Singh; UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society logo.
Congratulations to John DeNero and Arjun Singh on receiving UC Berkeley Achievement Awards!
🔗 Read about their work: https://bit.ly/4rUi6nd
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A decorative image with gold feather illustrations and a blue circle in the center. Inside the circle, the text reads "2026 Achievement Awards."
Alumni awards display with a border of feather quills in ink bottles. 1. Alum of the Year Award: Amy Tan, Ph.D. student '74–'76. 2. Berkeley Founders Award: Charles Huang '93. 3. Campanile Excellence in Achievement Award: Dick Levy Ph.D. '65, Gary S. May M.S. '88, Ph.D. '91. 4. Fiat Lux Faculty Award: John DeNero Ph.D. '10. 5. Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement by Young Alumni: Paige Balcom M.S. '18, Ph.D. '22, and Arjun Singh '10, Ph.D. '16.
The UC Berkeley community is filled with people pushing the edges of what's possible, from leaders who shape entire industries to community members who make lasting impacts on campus.
Each year, the university honors them with Achievement Awards.
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Globee® Awards for Achievement Seeks Global Entries in All Industries to Recognize Innovative Products and Services #USA #San_Francisco #GlobeeAwards #AchievementAwards #BusinessRecognition
Cynt Marshall in regalia as she speaks into two microphones on stage at the 2024 Campuswide Commencement ceremony.
Old photo of Cynt Marshall on a football field, wearing a Cal cheer outfit and holding one blue and one gold pom pom.
Recognized for her visionary leadership and ability to get things done, Cynt Marshall ’81 has consistently achieved business results through inclusion — and a relentless focus on people and operational excellence. She is this year's Alum of the Year.
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Roger Kang with his parents at graduation. His father is to his left in a suit and his mother is to his right in a polka dot outfit. He is in regalia with two floral leis around his neck.
Roger as a student posing with fellow students that are part of a Cal biking group. He is on the far right, with five other people to his left. They are standing in front of a sign that says "Coal Bank Pass Summit - Elevation 10,640 ft."
Roger Kang ’98 actively champions UC Berkeley’s public service mission and seeks to elevate the global impact of his alma mater. He is this year’s recipient of the Berkeley Founders Award.
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Headshot of Valerie E. Taylor in front of a blurred background of greenery. She is wearing a blue blazer and white top, with a gold necklace and earrings.
Black and white photo of Taylor graduating from UC Berkeley. Someone in regalia is on her left ready to hood her.
Throughout her career, Valerie E. Taylor Ph.D. ’91 has been a path-breaking presence and role model for many. She is one of this year’s recipients of the Campanile Excellence in Achievement Award.
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Michelle and her mother at the Greek Theatre sign in Berkeley. Kiang is in graduation regalia and is holding a bouquet of flowers.
Headshot of Michelle Kiang in front of a dark background. She is wearing a white shirt.
Black and white photo of Kiang and a group of other students indoors, holding up cups at the camera.
Michelle Kiang M.S. ’92, Ph.D. ’97 exemplifies the best of a Berkeley education and continues to give back to the institution that inspired her desire to make a difference. She is one of this year’s recipients of the Campanile Excellence in Achievement Award.
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Portrait of John Schulman in front of a light gray background. He is wearing a blue collared shirt.
John Schulman presenting on stage at the Scale AI Leadership Summit. He is wearing a red collared shirt and gray slacks, and is standing in front of an abstract patterned screen in the background.
John Schulman Ph.D. ’16 contributed both foundational algorithms and scientific understanding while also helping develop some of the most widely used AI products. He's one of his year’s recipients of the Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement by Young Alumni. #AchievementAwards #UCBerkeley
Portrait of Professor Ion Stoica in a blue shirt, standing in front of a blurred cityscape background.
Professor Stoica smiling and gesturing while seated in a room with a whiteboard in the background.
Professor Ion Stoica is revolutionizing the field of data storage and management, and is this year's recipient of the Fiat Lux Faculty Award.
Among his notable achievements is the co-founding of Databricks, where he currently serves as executive chairman.
#AchievementAwards #UCBerkeley
Elaine being hooded in a blue graduation gown and cap during a commencement ceremony. Photo by Noah Berger
Elaine smiling for a selfie on a wooden path among tall bamboo stalks.
Elaine Sedenberg Ph.D. ‘19 credits her Berkeley education for her ability to collaborate across diverse fields and manage high-priority policy initiatives.
She is one of this year’s recipients of the Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement by Young Alumni.
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Their stories are not just about individual success but about how they embody the spirit of UC Berkeley — leading, innovating, and uplifting communities across the globe. Hear more about each awardee in the coming weeks 🐻✨
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CERF is still accepting nominations for the prestigious Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to our field! Help us celebrate excellence in Coastal Sciences and nominate your colleagues, mentors, or mentees today at www.cerf.science/cer...
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