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Alumna Stays Local, Pledges to Serve the Underserved

Sheena TruongWhen she began her journey at UC Merced, Sheena Truong had the future planned out. She’d graduate, go to dental school and become an orthodontist. But Merced had more to offer — and in a roundabout way, it became her destination.

Campus Supporters Get Sneak Peek at New Building

UC Merced students entertained campus supporters during Wednesday's event.Members of the UC Merced Foundation Board of Trustees and other campus leaders and supporters got a firsthand look at the universit

Campus Police Officers Hit the Road for Special Olympics

The Law Enforcement Torch Run to support Special Olympics passes through campus.The Merced County portion of the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run made its way to the UC Merced campus yesterday.

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. 

New Downtown Facility to Enhance Ties Between University and City

Rendering of UC Merced's new Downtown Campus Center.The University of California, Merced, will take a significant step toward establishing a permanent presence in downtown Merced today (June 8), when it breaks ground on its Dow

UC Merced to Honor 11th Graduating Class at Commencement

This weekend, more than 900 degree candidates are expected to take part in the 11th commencement ceremonies at University of California, Merced, and commemorate the hard work that led to their momentous day.

“Commencement marks a significant milestone in a student's life,” Chancellor Dorothy Leland said. “It signifies the beginning of a new journey and the start of a lifelong affiliation with UC Merced as an alumnus.”

Undocumented Student Makes History With Ph.D.

Yuriana AguilarA doctoral degree is the culmination of years of study and hard work — a mark of determination, willpower and excellence in research and scholarship.