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Severin Borenstein says Valero's likely closure of the Benicia refinery had been expected and that replacing production with imports is the only practical way forward.

David I. Levine argues that Venezuela's vast oil reserves are not a viable "cash cow" for U.S. companies due to costs, heavy crude challenges, loss of human capital, and political risks.

A guest essay on the new federal dietary guidelines cites research on the lifetime health benefits of limiting childhood sugar, co-authored by Paul Gertler.

Olaf J. Groth says financing AI chips or data centers tied to Chinese platforms now intersects with U.S. investment rules, export controls, and national security.

The Improvisational Leadership course at Haas helped Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza hone his mental game and leadership under pressure.

Hannah Wissotzky, BS 27, launched Quilly, an AI-enabled social networking platform to combat student loneliness, supported by mentors at the Berkeley Haas eHub.

Assistant dean Abby Scott says future roles will demand problem solving with a human edge across consulting, growth marketing in tech sectors, and prompt engineering with a business lens.

Dana R. Carney’s research suggests a slight forward lean in a headshot increases perceptions of engagement and approachability without invading personal space.

Alice Devine writes about thermal foundations that reduce carbon emissions and improve building occupant experience as a greener alternative to traditional HVAC.

Bill Pearce says Waymo aims to build trust and be seen as the responsible adults as it expands self-driving operations in San Francisco.

Research by Rachel Gershon and Cynthia Cryder found people showed up at the gym 35% more when they worked out with a friend.

A Berkeley Haas EGAL study of 133 AI systems found 44% exhibited gender bias, underscoring risks to women and girls and the need for stronger AI safeguards.

Despite flat representation of women decision makers at large VC firms, newly elevated investors include Shreya Shekhar, M.E.T. 23, now a partner at Greylock.

Highlights from 2025 include Jennifer Chatman’s appointment as dean, graduation of the first Flex MBA class, a new AI certificate, a strategic campaign, and new faculty.

Dean Jenny Chatman says Haas will double down on ingenuity, determination, and collaboration, focusing on AI, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and healthcare; she cites research by Paul Gertler, Ambar La Forgia, and Jonathan Kolstad.