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Update from Campus Leadership on Tuesday Incident
November 30, 2011
Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff Janet E. Young of the University of California, Merced, issued the following statement today to students, faculty and staff regarding an incident in the Kolligian Library: To all students, faculty... Read More
Message from Campus Leadership on Today's Incident
November 29, 2011
Nov. 30: Update from Campus Leadership on Tuesday Incident To all students, faculty and staff:  A suspicious package was reported to the police in the east wing of the Kolligian Library around 8 a.m. today, Nov. 29. UC Merced... Read More
Students Speak Out at Regents Meeting, Demonstration
November 28, 2011
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About 50 students on Monday gathered at UC Merced to publicly call for state and federal lawmakers to reinvest in higher education to stave off future tuition increases and to call on the UC Board of Regents to help them promote that... Read More
Regents Scholarships Help Students Pursue Their Dreams
November 25, 2011
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As UC Merced grows, more and more top students are landing on campus, evidenced by an increase in recipients of one of the most prestigious scholarships offered by the UC system. This year, UC Merced has 30 Regents Scholars, more than in... Read More
Students Take Home Honors for Research Presentations
November 23, 2011
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Three UC Merced students who devoted the summer to research earned top awards for poster presentations at the national conference of SACNAS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing Hispanics, Chicanos and Native Americans in... Read More
Laser Research Offers Student More Learning Opportunities
November 21, 2011
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http://youtu.be/rkDx5_KBtNA UC Merced physics major Alessandro Castelli uses lasers to hold and stretch cells and other tiny objects. Working alongside Professor Jay Sharping, Castelli takes what he's learning in the classroom and... Read More
Bobcats Prep for Historic Home Opener
November 20, 2011
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The UC Merced men’s basketball team will attempt to follow the women’s volleyball team’s lead this weekend and earn a win in their first home contest at the NAIA level. The Golden Bobcats take on Fresno Pacific... Read More
Chancellor Leland Statement on Protest Incidents
November 20, 2011
Chancellor Dorothy Leland of the University of California, Merced, has issued the following statement on recent protest incidents at other UC campuses: “Free speech and nonviolent protest have an honored place in American society... Read More
UC Merced to Connect Research, Practices to Improve Youth Well-Being
November 17, 2011
In an effort to help improve the health of young people in the Central Valley, the University of California, Merced, will host a conference next month to connect innovative researchers with community members working to improve the lives of... Read More
UC Merced to Connect Research, Practices to Improve Youth Well-Being
November 17, 2011
In an effort to help improve the health of young people in the Central Valley, the University of California, Merced, will host a conference next month to connect innovative researchers with community members working to improve the lives of... Read More
Students Win National Marketing Scholarship
November 16, 2011
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A group of UC Merced undergraduates was one of five teams honored during an awards dinner in Washington, D.C., earlier this month for submitting a winning proposal in a marketing competition. Last spring, the students — Joselyn... Read More
Cozy Campus, Research Opportunity Benefit Engineering Major
November 10, 2011
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  Coming from a private high school in Sacramento, Ian Donahue knows a thing or two about small class sizes. The 21-year-old UC Merced senior from Jesuit High School has been having flashbacks to his high school days of late,... Read More
Ray Siblings Agree on Best Choice for College
November 4, 2011
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  Siblings Erin, Justin and Dylan Ray don’t agree on everything. But they do see eye-to-eye on the top choice for a college education: UC Merced. All three now are students at the University of California’s newest campus. They say... Read More
Hoops Team Prepares for Giant Leap
November 4, 2011
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  UC Merced men’s basketball coach John Sykes knows his Golden Bobcats will be challenged in their first varsity season, going up against universities with long-established programs and traditions and rosters full of experience... Read More
Students Prepared for Success at UC Merced
November 1, 2011
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http://youtu.be/eT4dckdP-Nc At UC Merced, preparing students for success goes well beyond the classroom. The ability to conduct hands-on research is extended to students from the moment they step foot on campus. “Coming to UC... Read More
Professor Creates Powerful HIV Inhibitor
October 28, 2011
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In a significant step toward reducing the threat of HIV, UC Merced Professor Patricia LiWang has designed what may be the most effective chemical inhibitor against infection of the virus. "We need a fairly wide arsenal of HIV drugs... Read More
Campus to Celebrate International Education Week
October 21, 2011
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The Office of International Affairs at the University of California, Merced, will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 14 to 18, with a series of events to highlight the rich cultures represented on campus and in the Merced... Read More
First Alumni Association Board Members Named
October 20, 2011
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In conjunction with Homecoming weekend, UC Merced has announced the formation of the first-ever board of directors for its Alumni Association. Christopher Abrescy (’09), Uday Bali (’08), Josh Bolin (’07), Jason Castillo... Read More
Impact: Students Work to Inspire Future Leaders
October 17, 2011
http://youtu.be/scG1zyM5pH0 As part of its mission to support and enhance the educational opportunities for California’s young people, UC Merced has engaged in a number of projects that reach out to high school students in the San... Read More
Students Focus on Positive in New TV Talk Show
October 14, 2011
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UC Merced senior Maryam Ebadi Trumpf was baffled when she heard negative comments about her newly adopted hometown. Trumpf, a transfer student from Walnut Creek, fell in love with UC Merced, the surrounding area and everything they offer... Read More