By James Leonard, University Communications

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Fulbright Scholar in Search of ‘Lost Science’ in Brazil

Chris FradkinChris Fradkin, a UC Merced lecturer and alumnus, is heading to Brazil in search of “lost science.”

UC Merced, National Park Service to Present Shakespeare in Yosemite

UC Merced is teaming up with the University of Warwick to present 'Shakespeare in Yosemite.'In partnership with the National Park Service and the University of Warwick (U.K.), the University of California

Graduate Programs on the Rise, U.S. News Rankings Show

Graduate programs at UC Merced are gaining recognition.At just 12 years old, the graduate programs at the University of California, Merced, are already among the best in the nation, according to the U.S.

Study: Infants Recognize Surprise in Others Before Age 2

Professor Rose ScottInfants as young as 20 months of age expect adults to display surprise when discovering a false belief, according to a new study from UC Merced Professor Rose Scott.

Relax: Benefits of Leisure Go Beyond the Moment

Doing the things you enjoy can be good for your health, according to a new study by Professor Matthew Zawadzki, a health psychologist with the University of California, Merced.