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Film, Poetry, Philosophy the Subjects of Three Foundry Pieces by Humanities Community
October 30, 2023
The new issue of Foundry, a digital platform similar to a magazine, assembled by the University of California Humanities Research Institute (UCHRI), features works by three members of the UC Merced campus community. The issue features an... Read More
Campus and Academic Growth Highlighted in UC Merced State of the University Address
October 12, 2023
Distinguished rankings, new academic offerings, world-class research and campus expansions were among the highlights of the UC Merced State of the University address delivered by Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz. "The state of this 20-year-... Read More
Martín-Rodríguez Recognized for Eminent Scholarship
October 9, 2023
Founding faculty member and distinguished literature Professor Manuel M. Martín-Rodríguez is being honored for his contributions to Chicano/Latino studies with the Don Luis Leal award, considered the most important in the area of... Read More
Aguirre-Muñoz Brings Biliteracy Education Resources to Livingston
October 5, 2023
Cognitive Science Professor Zenaida Aguirre-Muñoz has a passion for biliteracy that has driven her to improve the quality of learning in both English and Spanish at schools in Texas and Central California. A $3 million National... Read More
UC Merced Launches First Writing Studies Major Cohort
October 2, 2023
Writing is still the most important, and most-used, form of communication in the world. "Writing is crucial in that it's both a product and a process. It's in the fabric of what we do," said Paul Gibbons, teaching professor of writing... Read More
New Major Trains Students to Tell the Planet’s Urgent Stories
September 28, 2023
Compelling storytelling is vital to ensuring the action needed to secure a habitable planet for future generations, according to an increasing amount of research. UC Merced is recruiting students now to become the next environmental... Read More
How to Tap Into Your Hispanic/Latinx Heritage at UC Merced
September 28, 2023
  More than half of UC Merced's population is made up of Hispanic/Latinx students. There is no shortage of ways for Bobcats to get in touch with their roots on campus, in the community and even around the globe. Taste of Latinx Cultures UC... Read More
The Labyrinth Provides Space to Reflect, Meditate and Find Peace on Campus
August 22, 2023
Just in time for the start of the academic year, UC Merced's newest landmark has opened —The Labyrinth. Located in Kelley Grove overlooking Little Lake, UC Merced Art Director Collin Lewis calls The Labryinth "a testament to our university... Read More
UC Merced graduate student Josiah Beharry appointed as 2024-25 UC student Regent
July 19, 2023
The University of California Board of Regents has appointed University of California, Merced graduate student Josiah Beharry to be the 2024-25 student Regent. Beharry is the 50th student Regent, a position established in 1975. He will... Read More
Sharim’s New Photo Essay Reveals Night in Merced County
June 23, 2023
Global Arts Studies Professor Yehuda Sharim has published a new photo essay, “A Map of Light,” on the University of California Humanities Research Institute (UCHRI)’s digital platform Foundry. This is the second piece Sharim has... Read More