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Changing Our World for the Better

The College of Chemistry catapulted UC Berkeley to scientific preeminence in the early twentieth century, and it remains a transformative force to this day. The groundbreaking work of Professor Jennifer Doudna, the 2020 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, attests to the College’s continued excellence and influence. Moreover, US News & World Report has repeatedly recognized the College’s accomplishments, most recently awarding the College of Chemistry the #1 position in the ranking of best global universities for chemistry in 2021.

The College’s outstanding students, faculty, graduates, and network of global partners are committed to working together on the development of advanced materials, innovative healthcare, renewable energy, and the protection and propagation of the world’s supply of food, water, and clean air. In order to address the pressing issues of today, and to carry its successes into the future, the College must expand and modernize its teaching and research facilities.

Financial Update

Estimated Total Cost: $150M

  • Current Funds raised: $80M (as of Fall 2023)
  • Campus and California State Support: $60M

Additional Funds Needed: $10M

Opportunities for Partnerships with Valued Friends and Donors*

  • $25M - Naming of a Research Laboratory Floor
  • $15M - Naming of a Faculty Research Laboratory
  • $1M - Naming of a Corner Conference Room

*Building commitments may be paid over 3-5 years

Jennifer Doudna
We cannot underestimate the revolutionary impact Heathcock Hall -- and the great minds and equipment that will inhabit it -- can have on making life-changing discoveries
Jennifer Doudna, 2020 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
Douglas S. Clark
We need to continue to provide our students and faculty with world-class training, facilities and resources that make us the #1 Global University in chemistry year after year
Douglas Clark, Dean College of Chemistry
Richmond Sarpong
Our goal is to construct a building that will carry us into the next generation of scientific discoveries and create an equitable and inclusive level playing field for students from every background
Richmond Sarpong, Executive Associate Dean, College of Chemistry