The UC Berkeley School of Information stands as a global bellwether. We boldly lead with education and fundamental research that translates into new knowledge, practices, policies, and solutions. Our graduates go on to shape the companies, policies, and technologies that define how people relate to information — and to each other.
Today is Big Give, UC Berkeley’s annual 24-hour fundraising blitz, and we’re asking you personally to stand with us.
We are proud to enter Big Give 2026 with remarkable momentum:
- A generous $89,000 annual commitment from MIMS alumnus Thejo Kote (’11) and his wife Rashmi Ramesh, supporting two exceptional MIMS students from India each year
- A $30,000 gift from dedicated friend of the school Tim Mather, benefiting the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity
- A $14,000 contribution from a longtime anonymous supporter, strengthening two of our fellowship endowments
Last year, student support at the I School reached $712,000 — touching 165 students through general and named fellowships, emergency tuition assistance, conference travel grants, and Ph.D. funding. Your gift today helps ensure that number grows. We have many funds and giving opportunities that you can support.
Funds
I School Fund
A general fund that is flexible and will be used when and how it is needed most. Gifts to the I School fund help provide a stable foundation for ALL of our programs!
I School Bellwether Strategic Priorities Fund
An agile, unrestricted resource that lets us seize emerging opportunities, tackle pressing challenges, and fuel the cross-campus collaborations that spark groundbreaking discoveries.
AnnaLee Saxenian Graduate Student Support Fund
A fund that will assist students from a broad range of backgrounds and academic disciplines whose original research advances the I School mission.
Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity Fund
A fund that helps the I School anticipate and address tomorrow’s information security challenges, train the next generation of cybersecurity leaders, and amplify the upside of the digital revolution.
I School Opportunity Fellowship
This fellowship provides life-changing fellowship support to students who show leadership in DEIBJ initiatives or whose research addresses social inequities.
School of Information Student Experience Fund
A fund that will support all non-curricular activities that benefit the student experience such as career, stipends for travel to conferences, and networking events.
Events
Join us for a day of celebration and community. Here’s the full lineup of day-of festivities:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Bagels & Coffee | Co-Lab
Start the day with us. Fuel up, connect with fellow I School community members, and kick off Big Give with good food and great company.
12:00 – 1:00 pm: Virtual Town Hall Watch Party | Co-Lab
Gather together as we tune in to the Virtual Town Hall. Share in the excitement as Dean Meyer discusses new initiatives and updates.
1:00 – 5:00 pm: Bites, Games, and Music | Co-Lab
Refuel and reconnect over a shared meal.
5:30 – 6:00 pm: Champagne Toast | Co-Lab
We’ll share a toast to our I School community.
