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This fall, two UC Berkeley centers are gearing up for the election by hosting a variety of events to help others make informed voting decisions. The Institute of Governmental Studies (led by Sociology Professor Cristina Mora and Political Science Professor Eric Schickler) and Social Science...Read more about L&S covers 2024 election events hosted by IGS and the Social Sciences Matrix

Are you interested in public service? Do you love your home town and all things local? Do you want to help build American democracy for the coming generations? We the...Read more about "We The Cities" is looking for community-minded student researchers!

This week the Institute of Governmental Studies will be conducting another of its periodic polls of the California public about major political and public policy issues facing the state. It is a legitimate non-partisan poll sponsored by...Read more about Berkeley IGS Poll in Progress this Week (July 31 - Aug 12)

This week the Institute of Governmental Studies will be conducting another of its periodic polls of the California public about major political and public policy issues facing the state. It is a legitimate non-partisan poll sponsored by...Read more about Berkeley IGS Poll in Progress this Week (May 29 - June 4)

Every day around 5 PM, sometimes much later, I left the Cannon House Office Building from the exit that faced the Capitol Dome. I am enamored with this Monument. Every time I saw it either coming to or leaving work, it served as 288 feet of marble motivation. It reminded me of...Read more about UCDC Spring 2024: Marble Motivation - Reflecting on My Semester in Washington D.C.

The Institute of Governmental Studies is searching for a detail-...Read more about We're Hiring a 2024-2025 Events and AV Student Assistant!

My three months in Washington D.C. have been undeniably transformative both personally and professionally. Throughout my four years of college, I struggled with the uncertainty of what awaited me after graduation, but from the moment I set foot in the city, I fell in love with...Read more about UCDC Spring 2024: In the Face of Uncertainty, Embrace Curiosity

The Institute of Governmental Studies wishes to extend its congratulations to Sofia Greenwald, for recently being chosen as a Fulbright Scholar for the 2024-2025 academic year! Sofia will be taking international business courses at ...Read more about Matsui Center Fellow Sofia Greenwald awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarship

The Institute of Governmental Studies wishes to extend its congratulations to Christian Dieguez, for recently being chosen as a receipient of this years Chancellor's Awards for Public Service!

About the Chancellor's Awards for Public Service:

Each year, the...Read more about Democracy Camp Student Director, Christian Dieguez, receives Chancellor's Award for Public Service

The Work

My time in Washington, D.C. has been interesting thus far. I've had a varied range of experiences and emotions working as an intern with the House of Representatives Committee on Rules in the Capitol Building. The Committee controls...Read more about UCDC Spring 2024: Dear First-Generation Girl: Get Out of Your Head

Did you know that IGS Library historical materials collected before 1983 are not readily discoverable in UC Library Search, the UC library catalog??

In addition to policy reports, pamphlets, books and journals, the...Read more about The Library Corner - Spring 2024 Edition

I never thought I’d ever be a morning person. Being awake at 5 AM was only a product of late-night study sessions, cramming for a midterm or yapping on the phone with my long-distance friends back at home. But now, being awake at 5 AM is a product of a newfound discipline, only...Read more about UCDC Spring 2024: How I Turned Into a Morning Person

Interning for Senator Padilla’s office has been incredibly surreal and undoubtedly the highlight of my college journey. This marks my second visit to the East Coast, where I’ve not only adapted to the chilly weather, but also gained newfound confidence in making professional...Read more about UCDC Spring 2024: From Campus to Capitol: An Intern's Odyssey Across the Nation

This week the Institute of Governmental Studies will be conducting another of its periodic polls of the California public about major political and public policy issues facing the state. It is a legitimate non-partisan poll sponsored by...Read more about Berkeley IGS Poll in Progress this Week (Feb 22 - Feb 28)

This week the Institute of Governmental Studies will be conducting another of its periodic polls of the California public about major political and public policy issues facing the state. It is a legitimate non-partisan poll sponsored by...Read more about Berkeley IGS Poll in Progress this Week (Jan 4 - Jan 10)

In May this year, Karen Chapple, Professor Emerita of City & Regional Planning at UC Berkeley and Director of the School Cities at the University of Toronto, launched an exciting new initiative, the (link is external)...Read more about Spotlight: IGS’s Center for Community Innovation provides free data training for organizations working towards equitable development

The Institute of Governmental Studies wishes to extend its congratulations to Karen Villegas, our 2023 David M. Howard Memorial Prize in American Politics recipient!

About Karen:

I am from the Inland Empire (IE!) and graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA. As...Read more about Congratulations to our 2023 David M. Howard Memorial Prize Winner, Karen Villegas

This week the Institute of Governmental Studies will be conducting another of its periodic polls of the California public about major political and public policy issues facing the state. It is a legitimate non-partisan poll sponsored by...Read more about Berkeley IGS Poll in Progress this Week (Oct 25 - Oct 31)

Participating in the UCDC program this semester has been an incredibly transformative experience. This program seamlessly integrates academic excellence with real-world exposure, immersing participants in the vibrant tapestry of Washington, D.C.'s political, cultural, and historical landscape....Read more about UCDC Fall 2023: Witnessing History as it Unfolds; Weaving My Future into D.C.’s Vibrant Tapestry