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Undergraduate Students Excel at Research Symposium

Five UC Merced students earned recognition and gained valuable experience at a recent UC systemwide undergraduate research symposium.

Growing Research Week Offers Events and Activities for All

The annual Research Week celebration of research kicks off Monday.The annual Research Week tabling event has more than doubled in size from last year, and that’s just one of the new and growing eve

Three Students Chosen for Clinton Global Initiative University

Adriana GomezThree of UC Merced’s student sustainability stars will share ideas about the future and network with international students and dignitaries at the upcoming session of Clinton Global Initiat

Undocumented Students Chase ‘Dreams’ Through Financial Aid

Some undocumented students struggling with financial aid restrictions are receiving up to $25,000 for their educations through TheDream.US, a scholarship program designed to help highly motivated, low-income students.

The program is particularly helpful to UC Merced, which has over 300 undocumented students enrolled this spring. Three students on campus won scholarships last year: Mariela Arceo Madriz, Paul Chavez and Flor Aquino.

Campus Seeks Nominations for 2016 Leadership Awards

While at UC Merced, students work diligently to achieve academically and reach their leadership potential. Each year, the Margo F. Souza Student Leadership Center awards top students and student organizations for their outstanding leadership qualities, and honors staff and faculty members who have helped students accomplish their aspirations.

Biomedical Researcher Earns Respected Keck Award

Professor Victor MuñozProfessor Victor Muñoz’s novel approach to advancing biomedical research has earned him the campus’s first prestigious Keck Award, including $1 million over the next five years.