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New Book Focuses on Teaching Writing to Minorities

Iris RuizTeaching writing is both a science and art. As the field of education moves more toward inclusiveness and embracing diversity, however, the art and science of writing — and how to teach it — becomes more challenging.

Cancer Patients’ Care Requires More Than Written Instructions

Professor Nancy Burke is a medical anthropologist.The depth and breadth of post-diagnosis care for cancer patients often depends on the resources available to them.

UC Merced Professor Delivers Pellissier Lecture

Professor Clarissa NobileEveryone is invited to hear UC Merced Professor Clarissa Nobile, this year’s Pellissier Distinguished Speaker, discussing biofilms.

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.

New UC Grant Enables Deeper, Broader Valley Fever Research

Professors Hernday, Hoyer and Nobile (from left to right) play integral roles in a new Valley fever research project.Researchers at UC Merced are playing key roles in the new UC Valley Fever Research Initiative, studying ho

Blum Center Relaunching With Focus on Food

Everyone in the campus community can get fresh produce from the farmers market truck that comes to campus each week.UC Merced is relaunching its branch of the Blum Center for Developing Economies with a focus on food secur

Campus Provides ‘Inclusive Excellence’ Dialogue, Activities

Social Justice Initiatives and the Office of Campus Climate will host “Talking Circles,” a space to create dialogue about inclusive opportunities at UC Merced, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 20. The space is open to the campus community for reflection, quiet contemplation, crafting and individual connection.