Campus News
May 17, 2012
Siyu WuIt’s no surprise UC Merced graduate student Siyu Wu’s research — rooted in mechanical engineering — has veered toward the environmental. Wu, who grew up in China, was raised by parents who felt strongly that the...
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May 15, 2012
UC Merced researchers shed light on how bone density may change a person's immune system, a finding that could impact how scientists try to combat bone-related disease, such as osteoporosis. Researchers at...
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May 14, 2012
UC Merced Professor Katherine Steele Brokaw, left, directs music theater lecturer and professional opera singer Jenni Samuelson and student Justin Choi for the upcoming debut of 'Ugh the Duck.'"Ugh the Duck," a...
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May 12, 2012
The university honors more than 700 graduates as former Lt. Gov. and campus advocate Cruz Bustamante addresses an estimated crowd of 7,700 at Commencement 2012. A joyous throng of 776 degree candidates of the...
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May 10, 2012
Grecia Sanchez, a Merced native, majored in sociology with a minor in political science and plans to attend law school.Grecia Sanchez and Blaine Hartsock know they’re more than lucky. Out of dozens of UC Merced seniors...
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May 8, 2012
Alma Fausto, who spent her four years at UC Merced working for the student-run newspaper The Prodigy, is heading to graduate school at the Columbia School of Journalism. When Alma Fausto first arrived at UC Merced in...
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May 7, 2012
Kyle D. Hoffman to continue 28-year career in the UC system as UC Merced's chief fundraiser; will join campus in late May, pending approval by the UC Board of Regents. Chancellor Dorothy Leland of the...
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May 4, 2012
Students hike near Dana Glacier in Yosemite as part of an Outdoor Experience Program outing.UC Merced sits in an ideal spot for students, faculty and staff who want to engage in an active, outdoor lifestyle.
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May 2, 2012
Jesse Anaya, who is set to graduate on May 12, said UC Merced has been the “perfect incubator” for his research interests. UC Merced senior Jesse Anaya answered his phone one day to hear an unfamiliar voice ask, “Are...
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April 30, 2012
After two months on the job, UC Merced’s first full-time medical director has already entrenched himself in campus life and understanding student...
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April 27, 2012
Micah ChandlerLike many others, 38-year-old Micah Chandler of Merced found himself laid off and without options after the economy nosedived in 2007.
When he couldn't find work, Chandler's wife suggested he consider...
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April 25, 2012
UC Merced's Long Range Development Plan earns prestigious ranking for green design and construction; Logistical Support/Safety Facility achieves LEED Gold certification. The University of California, Merced,...
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April 23, 2012
UC Merced was awarded the Allied Professional Award from the Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus this month at the group's annual ceremony in Washington, D.C.
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April 18, 2012
Members of UC Merced’s Formula SAE team are getting ready to enter into the Formula SAE Michigan event at Michigan International Speedway in May. UC Merced’s Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) team built its...
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April 13, 2012
As the new director of UC Merced’s Yosemite Field Station, Becca Fenwick will combine her love of the outdoors and of the educational opportunities such settings can offer.
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April 11, 2012
Cruz Bustamante will address the Class of 2012 during the university's seventh commencement ceremony
. Former California Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante will deliver the keynote address at the University of...
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April 10, 2012
Research Week at UC Merced highlighted by student research poster competition, plus enlightening lectures and symposia featuring a number of distinguished researchers. From the campus’ own undergraduate and...
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April 9, 2012
More than two dozen students are stretching their imagination and building entrepreneurial skills in the first-ever Mobile App Challenge at UC Merced...
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April 3, 2012
Executive Leadership Seminar aims to educate the world’s park and protected area leaders, with stops in the Bay Area, at UC Merced and at Yosemite National Park. More than two dozen executives from around the...
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March 23, 2012
UC Merced's Aki Chambers led the California Pacific Conference in scoring and was name to the all-conference first team.The field is set for more success next year after UC Merced student-athletes earned top honors and...
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