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Student Creates Outlets for Sustainable Passion
September 1, 2010
Last year, junior Diana Franklin drew on her well-developed passion for sustainabilityand the environment by serving the campus in two major roles, both of which she plans to continue this year. Franklin was the team manager for the... Read More
Research Arm Continues to Grow at UC Merced
September 1, 2010
Research expenditures increase again, reaching new high of $14.1 million in 2009-10; Awards received hold steady near $22 million despite uncertain economy Quick Facts Research expenditures at UC Merced surpassed $14.1 million in the... Read More
Biochemist Seeks Ways to Combat Hepatitis C
August 27, 2010
Understanding how the hepatitis C virus leads to liver cancer is crucial in seeking cures for the disease, which affects millions of people across the world. UC Merced biochemistry Professor Jinah Choi is studying the virus and... Read More
UC Merced Begins Sixth Academic Year with High Hopes
August 24, 2010
University of California, Merced, freshman Hannah Mandelbaum could have gone to college just about anywhere. An honor student from Redondo Beach with an interest in world history, she applied to 10 universities and was accepted at nine.... Read More
IT Provides One-Stop Resource for Students
August 23, 2010
Savvy, efficient service combines with student opportunity and interdepartmental cooperation in student information technologysupport services at UC Merced. Todd Van Zandt, who manages student technology support for the campus, has been... Read More
Professor's Book Advances Understanding of Great Depression
August 20, 2010
UC Merced literatureProfessor Jan Goggans'research into the iconic photographs shot by Dorothea Lange culminated this summer when the University of California Press published her book about the Great Depression's impact on the state... Read More
Biologist Awarded Grant to Advance Obesity Research
August 19, 2010
MERCED — University of California, Merced, biology Professor Rudy Ortizhas been given the National Institutes of Health's Independent Scientist Career Development Award, the first person on campus to earn this distinction. The $414... Read More
New Timeline Announced for Parking Changes
August 11, 2010
UC Merced's Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) has announced the timeline for the implementation of changes to the campus' parking system. Information on parking permit options for faculty, staff and eligible graduate students is... Read More
Back-to-School Supply Drive Launched
August 10, 2010
UC Merced teams up with nonprofit to benefit local students Quick Facts UC Merced and Rock Da Block have launched a school supply campaign ending Aug. 31. Backpacks filled with school supplies will be handed out to Merced... Read More
Sociologist Seeking Answers on Anti-Government Militias
August 6, 2010
UC Merced sociologist Nella Van Dykeis trying to understand what factors compel people to form anti-government militias. The last major anti-government movement came in the 1990s and led to the Oklahoma City bombing. Van Dyke coauthored... Read More
Police Officer Feels at Home on Two Wheels
July 23, 2010
As one of two bicycle officers serving in the UC Merced Police Department, Officer George Gongora tends to stand out. He likes it that way — it helps him do a better job serving the campus community. "On the bike, I'm accessible to... Read More
Record Number of Bobcats Headed to UC Merced This Fall
July 14, 2010
Campus sees 35 percent jump in Statements of Intent to Register for Fall 2010 Quick Facts 35 percent increase in Statements of Intent to Register New undergraduate student target: 1,450 Total projected fall 2010 enrollment: 3,985 UC... Read More
Student Group to Bring Karl Rove to UC Merced
July 12, 2010
Former advisor to President George W. Bush will speak and hold a book signing during appearance coordinated by the College Republicans at UC Merced Quick Facts Karl Rove, who served as deputy chief of staff and senior advisor to... Read More
Campus Announces Changes to Parking Plan
July 12, 2010
New tiered system includes increased rate for preferred lots; no change to rates for Lake Lots Quick Facts New, optional "A" permits will cost $65 per month and will allow parking in "preferred" lots closest to campus buildings. "B"... Read More
Graduate Students Drive UC research, Help Keep Top Faculty
July 9, 2010
The University of California attracts the top graduate students in the United States, but vital research programs could be hampered in the future if the university can't continue to draw the best students because of funding challenges. "... Read More
Student Works to Find Fuel in Wastewater Algae
July 9, 2010
Patrick Wiley has made a living treating wastewater. Now he's trying to make a difference. Wiley, a 31-year-old environmental systemsgraduate student at UC Merced, has shifted his focus from the wastewater itself to what can be done... Read More
Summer Offers Researchers a Chance to Focus on Projects
June 28, 2010
Even during summer break, UC Merced's world-class facultymembers and students remain busy going to remote areas for research, participating in conferences, writing papers for publication and continuing to work on projects. The summer... Read More
UC Merced Appoints New Dean of Engineering
June 28, 2010
The University of California, Merced, today announced the appointment of E. Daniel Hirleman as the new dean of its School of Engineering, effective Oct. 1. Hirleman will take over for Mark Matsumoto, who has served as interim dean since... Read More
Students Back From Harvard, Ready to Serve Valley
June 25, 2010
Six UC Merced students from across the San Joaquin Valley to channel leadership skills and lessons into serving the community after a week of classes at Harvard University Quick Facts Six UC Merced students attended the Latino... Read More
UC Merced Provides Ideal Environment for Tulare Twins
June 20, 2010
Twin sisters Faiza and Sabah Jivani, Class of 2010alumna from Tulare, are busy planning for the future. They're applying to graduate schools this fall; Faiza plans a career in architecture and Sabah in dentistry.  But they don't forget... Read More