Man’s body discovered on UC Berkeley campus; no indication of foul play, officials say

UC Berkeley Sproul Hall. April 22, 2026. 

BERKELEY, Calif. – The body of a man was discovered on UC Berkeley‘s campus Wednesday afternoon. Campus police say the person found does not appear to be affiliated with the university. 

What we know:

University of California Police – Berkeley Sgt. Jacob Westlie said the dead body was found just after noon in bushes outside of Sproul Hall. “There was no immediate indication of foul play,” he said. 

The Alameda County Medical Examiner & Coroner’s Office said they would determine the cause of