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CalTeach Students to Graduate With Degrees, Credentials

Carisza Lenaburg (left) and Stephanie Ruiz are UC Merced's first CalTeach graduates.Stephanie Ruiz and Carisza Lenaburg will be among the many UC Merced students earning bachelor’s degrees a

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.

Long-Standing Series Introduces Local Kids to Opera

This year's cast includes TaNayiah Bryels (from left), Chrysanthe Pappas and Christian Cabral.Thousands of Merced County schoolchildren will be introduced to the wonders of opera this

Student Laura Showalter is Commited to Excellence

Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the spring 2016 issue of UC Merced Magazine. Laura Showalter will represent the schools of Natural Sciences and Engineering as student speaker at this Sunday’s commencement ceremony.