Berkeley Haas Las Vegas Chapter

06/20/2025

UC Berkeley has been ranked the #1 "public" university and sixth among all universities in the world by "US News & World Report" in their latest 2025-2026 rankings.
https://news.berkeley.edu/2025/06/18/uc-berkeley-ranked-nations-top-public-university-by-u-s-news/

04/18/2025

Berkeley Haas alumnus & former Cal Rugby player, Robert Paylor '23, was seriously injured several years ago during a rugby game and he is working tirelessly towards full recovery. We are hoping to have him as a guest speaker in Las Vegas in the near future. His first book will be coming out shortly. See details at:

My first book, Paralyzed to Powerful, launches May 6th! Even more meaningful… May 6th is also the 8-year anniversary of my injury. To release this book on that day is a full-circle moment I’ll never forget. Paralyzed to Powerful is my story from the rugby field to a hospital bed, to achieving wh...

04/10/2025

50 UC Berkeley divisions, schools and disciplines ranked in the Top 10 nationwide for graduate programs, such as Economics, Business and Engineering. Nineteen others ranked in the Top 25 in the 2025 US News and World Report.
https://news.berkeley.edu/2025/04/08/uc-berkeley-graduate-programs-soar-to-elite-status-in-latest-us-news-rankings/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJkLIVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlppuPS1_UwWav3pCn1E8WG1eG4oGbVpUQdScI-FSfJS_w9mvXkgcciVlTrf_aem_28HQGsHhLGZe1G8k5CBaCg

Across a remarkable range of academic disciplines, Berkeley’s graduate programs are rated among the nation’s best in the magazine’s annual evaluation.

04/01/2025

According to the Wall Street Journal, Harvard University has been targeted by the US Department of Education which will investigate $9 billion in federal grants & contracts it currently receives. Harvard joins 60 public & private universities to be investigated over antisemiticism concerns.

Recently, Columbia University lost $400 million prior to making concessions. UC Berkeley is among five universities included in a direct investigation probe launched by the department in early February alongside Columbia, Northwestern, Portland State and the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, following reports of widespread antisemitic harassment.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/harvard-trump-billions-review-3fc3d5c0?st=S2EbeU&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink&fbclid=IwY2xjawJZU_9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbUsTzH_Vvcf9XxdQ9E-ul-tbFbBpZGPqQBTxnV79WzshquoysROJev-Pw_aem_SrinHXiz9iGAC7LwBDWHnA

03/29/2025

A reminder to join us for a special Guest Speaker Meet & Greet event next Saturday, 4/5/25 at 1:00 PM at Slater's 50/50 - Lake Mead with former Cal & Raiders QB Chase Garbers. Meet Chase as well as fellow Cal & Haas alumni. Please RSVP now for free tickets at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/berkeleyhaaslasvegas/1603153

03/13/2025

It’s Big Give — Berkeley’s big day of giving — and I’m reaching out because I’d love your help! 🎉 Every gift, no matter the size, supports students, research, and everything that makes Cal amazing. I’m trying to bring in as many gifts as possible today, and you can be part of it! Just click my link below to make a quick gift:

👉 https://givingday.berkeley.edu/amb/lvhaas 👈

Even a few dollars can make a real difference when we all pitch in. Let’s show some Cal spirit and do something BIG together! 🐻 💛

Thanks so much — Go Bears!

Dan Asera, President & Founder
Berkeley Haas Las Vegas
E: [email protected]

02/28/2025

Join us for a Meet & Greet on Saturday, 4/5/25 at 1:00 pm with former California Golden Bears starting QB & Team Captain (2017-2021) and Las Vegas Raiders QB Chase Garbers - followed by a presentation of his investment & advisory business in venture capital, private equity and real estate in addition to his professional football experiences - all followed by a Q&A session.

We hope you can join us in welcoming Chase to Las Vegas and enjoying the great food & drinks at Slater's 50/50 - Lake Mead.

Get your free tickets and RSVP at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/berkeleyhaaslasvegas/1603153

12/20/2024

Despite the outcome of the , those Cal Bears fans who attended our Watch Party had a fantastic time and enjoyed the food & drinks at Sierra Gold. Linked below are the 42 pictures taken by our "official photographer," Dr. Myron Hatcher, a retired Fresno State professor and our Berkeley Haas board member. Thanks, Myron! [https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AvvSQvW1t%5FpJwGo&id=F982D3422E1FC05C%219778&cid=F982D3422E1FC05C](https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=!AvvSQvW1t_pJwGo&id=F982D3422E1FC05C!9778&cid=F982D3422E1FC05C)

12/13/2024

UPDATE ON LA BOWL: Join fellow Cal alumni, family & friends at an informal gathering to watch the LA Bowl with Cal vs #24 UNLV. Meet us at Sierra Gold, a PT's Tavern, at S. Jones & W. Sunset off the 215. Wear your Blue & Gold and cheer on Cal - which is favored by 1.5 points. Guests are asked to pay for their own food & drinks.

Please RSVP for your FREE tickets at the following link: https://buytickets.at/berkeleyhaasalumninetworklasvegaschapter/1503754

Hope to see you there and Go Bears!

12/08/2024

It's official - Cal (6-6) will face #24 (10-3) at the on Wednesday, 12/18/24 at 6:00 PM PST at located in Inglewood in southern California. The game will be broadcast by ESPN.

If you are interested in attending a possible Watch Party in Las Vegas for this bowl game to support Cal, please comment below or email me at [email protected] - note that finding a suitable venue might be difficult on short notice during the holidays.