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Critical Race and Ethnic Studies is Campus’s Newest Major

Starting this semester, students in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) will have a new major option: Critical Race and Ethnic Studies (CRES).

Political Scientists, Students to Examine United Nations’ Inner Workings

Considering that the United States spends about $3.3 billion on United Nations-related activity each year, including peacekeeping — and President Donald Trump has proposed a 40 percent cut in that spending — this seems like a good time for U.S. policy makers to have a clear understanding of how the U.N. works and how to navigate its politics to get desired outcomes.

Revamped News Site Spotlights the Best of UC Merced

UC Merced’s University Communications has launched Newsroom, a revamped news website housing information for the campus community and the general public.

In addition to cosmetic improvements, the site’s launch coincides with the department’s new approach to covering the news at UC Merced and sharing it with the university’s most important audiences.

Revamped News Site, Features Spotlight the Best of UC Merced

UC Merced’s University Communications has launched Newsroom, a revamped news website housing information for the campus community and the general public.

In addition to cosmetic improvements, the site’s launch coincides with the department’s new approach to covering the news at UC Merced and sharing it with the university’s most important audiences.

Campus Launches Countywide Food and Ag Exchange

CropMobster is a local food system exchange that facilitates sharing, selling and engaging the community.UC Merced is taking steps to fight hunger and tackle food waste on campus and across Merced County.

Prachumsri Named Men’s Volleyball Coach

Surabordin "Ai" Prachumsri UC Merced’s Athletics Department has hired women's volleyball coach and alumnus Surabordin "Ai" Prachumsri as the men's volleyball head coach.

Campus Marks Largest Class, Year of Growth With 2017 Commencement

The campus's 12th commencement ceremony will celebrate largest-ever graduating class.More than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students are expected to participate in the University of California, Merced’s 12th com