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Yara North America Supports UC Merced Students, Ag Research

A contribution from Yara North America will provide the University of California, Merced, with the potential to take agricultural research to a new level of innovation and improve crop yields, particularly in almonds.

Student, Alumni Creating a Culture of Giving on Campus

Alumni Brandon Ruscoe and Ketih Ellis, Chancellor Dorothy Leland and student Christopher BernalManagement and business economics major Christopher Bernal is leaving a legacy at UC Merced, as the first student to establish an endowed s

Will Shadish Memorial Fellowship Announced for Giving Tuesday

Will ShadishDuring this year’s Giving Tuesday — an international day of giving held each year on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving — UC Merced will honor Professor Will Shadish with a new graduate student fellowship fund.

Boys & Girls Clubs Partner With UC to Prepare Youth for College

UC Merced is one of three campuses in the University of California system to team up with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to prepare young Californians for college success.

New Financial Aid Application Process Benefits Students

This year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process has two major changes aimed at making it easier for students to apply for financial aid.

The FAFSA for the 2017-18 academic year is available beginning Oct. 1, allowing students to apply three months earlier than previous years. 

Future Public Servants Get a Boost From UC Fellowships

Stephanie Maldonado (from left) and Roya Pourmand are spending a semester in Washington, D.C.UC Merced student Stephanie Maldonado was excited when she earned a slot in the University of California’s publ

Rising Student Demand Drives UC Merced Enrollment Growth

UC Merced’s total undergraduate enrollment for the 2016-17 academic year is 6,815.The University of California, Merced, enters its 12th academic year with a record-breaking incoming class, signifying strong demand for the newest campus in the UC system.

Washington Monthly Ranks Campus High for Value, Social Mobility

The Washington Monthly College Guide lists UC Merced as No. 8 in its “Best Bang for the Buck: Western Colleges” list — one spot behind Stanford University — highlighting colleges in the Western U.S. that are doing the best job of helping students from low-income families attain degrees at affordable prices.

Campus Ranks Among Best for Scholarships

The GoodCall 2016 Best Schools for Scholarships Report has ranked UC Merced No. 8 out of 4,000 U.S. public colleges and universities for earning scholarships.

The report examined the amount of scholarship and fellowship dollars available to students. UC Merced students received an average of $7,944 during the 2014 survey period.