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Regents Approve UC Merced’s New Downtown Center

An artist's rendering of what the center will look like.The University of California, Merced, has moved a step closer to realizing its plan to build a new center in downtown Merced that will provide space for administrators and collaborations with community partners

Campus to Host Community Forum on Growth Plans

UC Merced Chancellor Dorothy Leland and members of her leadership team will hold a forum to provide community members with an update on the 2020 Project and university facilities to be located in downtown Merced. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, in the California Room on campus.

“This is an opportunity for our local community members to learn about our growth plans both on campus and in the community,” said Cori Lucero, executive director of governmental and community relations. “We hope many people will attend and bring questions they may have for us.”

Matsumoto Appointed Dean of School of Engineering

Mark MatsumotoMark Matsumoto has been named dean of the School of Engineering at the University of California, Merced, the university announced today.

CARE Office Moves to New Location in Library

CARE Office logoThe Campus Advocacy, Resources and Education (CARE) Office has moved to a new location in the Leo and Dottie Kolligian Library, Room 107. Students and staff and faculty members are invited to an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. on July 10.

Campus Names New Police Chief, Assistant Vice Chancellor

Albert VasquezThe University of California, Merced, announced today (July 7) the appointment of Albert Vasquez to the dual role of police chief and assistant vice chancellor for campus and public safety, effective Aug. 17.

Athletics Honored with Cal Pac Awards

Long hours and hard work paid off for UC Merced’s intercollegiate athletics program last week when the California Pacific Conference’s 2014-15 awards were announced. For the first time in conference history, one school earned every departmental award.

UC Merced Director of Recreation and Athletics David Dunham was selected as the Cal Pac Athletic Director of the Year. UC Merced was also named the top institution in the categories of sportsmanship, sports medicine and sports information. 

Students Take Lead in Helping Campus Go Green

Thi Dang (left) and Gabriel Morabe are doing their part to make UC Merced a green campus.Students Gabriel Morabe and Hoaithi “Thi” Dang share a love of green —