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Research Funds Help Scientists, Students and Society
July 24, 2009
UC Merced has a lot to crow about this summer. Despite the shaky state of the economy, the UC system's newest campus received its highest amount of research funding-- $22.8 million - during fiscal year 2008-09. Researchfunding is... Read More
Research Funds Help Scientists, Students and Society
July 24, 2009
UC Merced has a lot to crow about this summer. Despite the shaky state of the economy, the UC system’s newest campus received its highest amount of research funding -- $22.8 million – during fiscal year 2008-09.Research funding... Read More
Alumnus Opens Local Tutoring Center
July 24, 2009
Uday Bali has been among the campus' biggest fans since transferring here as an undergraduate in 2005 when the university opened. He's served as student body president, graduated in 2008 with highest honors and a bachelor's degree in... Read More
UC Merced Research Awards Top $22M
July 22, 2009
MERCED -- The University of California, Merced, continued its progression as the newest American research university of the 21st century as school officials announced that the campus received $22.8 million in grants and awards this past... Read More
UC Researchers Awarded $2.3M to Study Vocabulary Assessment Tool
July 21, 2009
MERCED — Teaching language is a tough job, but proving student comprehension is even tougher. A team of researchers from University of California campuses in Merced and Santa Cruz hope to change that when it comes to vocabulary. They... Read More
UC Regents Approve Fiscal Plan, Furloughs
July 16, 2009
The University of California Board of Regents today (July 16) endorsed a plan proposed by UC President Mark G. Yudof to enact systemwide furloughs as one of a set of actions to offset an anticipated $813 million reduction in support from... Read More
Yudof: Cal Grant Recipients Will Receive Funds for Fall 2009
July 16, 2009
OAKLAND -- An estimated 46,000 University of California students who were awarded state-funded Cal Grants will receive their grants in fall 2009 despite the current state budget impasse, UC President Mark Yudof announced today (July 16... Read More
World Heritage Class Digitally Preserves Fort Ross
July 14, 2009
Maurizio Forte, professor of world heritage, took 27 UC Merced students on a field trip to Fort Ross this past spring to record history, make history and influence the future at the same time. Using cutting-edge scanning equipment... Read More
Undergrads Gain Real-World Experience at Robotics Contest
July 14, 2009
It may sound like just another contest, but for incoming seniors Derek Burch and Roger Sloan, the international RoboCup competitionis so much more. The duo, who helped UC Merced bring home the first-place trophy last week from the... Read More
World Heritage Class Digitally Preserves Fort Ross
July 14, 2009
Maurizio Forte, professor of world heritage, took 27 UC Merced students on a field trip to Fort Ross this past spring to record history, make history and influence the future at the same time. Using cutting-edge scanning equipment... Read More
Undergrads Research Risk Behaviors in Teens
July 9, 2009
Wanting to see what UC Merced had to offer, curiosity brought Zi Wang to Bobcat Day a few years ago. Topping his list of priorities was a school with undergraduate researchopportunities, and this university fit the bill. Wang is now... Read More
A Message from Chancellor Kang To Campus Community
July 9, 2009
MERCED, CA— A news story today (July 9) calls attention to a letter written by a small group of faculty at the UC San Diego campus that broaches several suggestions to the UC Office of the President (UCOP) and the Board of Regents... Read More
Writing Project Helps Merced County Teachers Improve Classroom Skills
July 6, 2009
MERCED - UC Merced's Writing Project(UCMWP) has been teaching teachers throughout the county since 2000, long before the campus opened to students or faculty. "If UC Merced's goal was to increase the college-going culture of the San... Read More
Commencement Boosts Valley Economy,Builds Community, Focuses Nation on Student Success
July 2, 2009
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MERCED, Calif. — Despite a flurry of last-minute preparations and an unexpected increase in cost, First Lady Michelle Obama's May 16 visit to the University of California, Merced, was a windfall for the regional economy, the... Read More
Orientation Worker Honored for Dedication to Incoming Students
June 29, 2009
Harjit Gill, the UC Merced seniorwith phenomenal time management skills, showed up 15 minutes late to receive her own Student Employee award. To be fair, it was a surprise. At first, she was a little confused by the show of... Read More
UC Merced Students Head to Austria for Robotics Competition
June 26, 2009
Those make-believe robots in movies that morph into cars, trucks and fighter planes have nothing on a Pioneer P3AT. Though small, there's more to the wheeled platform robot than meets the eye. The robot, designed to maneuver over rugged... Read More
UC Merced Students Head to Austria for Robotics Competition
June 26, 2009
Those make-believe robots in movies that morph into cars, trucks and fighter planes have nothing on a Pioneer P3AT. Though small, there’s more to the wheeled platform robot than meets the eye.The robot, designed to maneuver over... Read More
UC Merced Hosts Bioengineering Symposium
June 19, 2009
Some of the most innovative minds in the University of California’s bioengineering field will visit UC Merced this weekend as the campus hosts the 10th annual UC Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium.Students and faculty from all 10 UC... Read More
Professor's 'Dream' Research Program a Reality for Students
June 19, 2009
Tourists from all over the world flock to Yosemite National Park to take in its majestic beauty. For UC Merced Assistant Professor Benoit Dayrat, the time he'll spend in the park this summer is a mix of business and pleasure. Dayrat is... Read More
UC Merced Hosts Bioengineering Symposium
June 19, 2009
Some of the most innovative minds in the University of California's bioengineeringfield will visit UC Merced this weekend as the campus hosts the 10th annual UC Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium. Students and faculty from all 10 UC... Read More