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Research Week Highlights Knowledge and New Discoveries at UC Merced
March 26, 2009
Are you curious about some of the research happening inside the laboratories at UC Merced? Interested in hearing how chemicals are affecting certain amphibian populations? Or, need to figure out the best way to prepare for graduate school?... Read More
UC Merced Hosts Research Week April 7-9
March 25, 2009
MERCED, Calif. - Learning happens well beyond classrooms and textbooks at the University of California, Merced. The university's primary function is that of a research university and to help community members understand and celebrate... Read More
Photo Exhibit Highlights Student 'Transitions'
March 19, 2009
As UC Merced prepares to send its first full graduating class out into the world to make its mark, the university is making sure the Class of 2009’s legacy is never forgotten.This year’s class of seniors, most of whom started... Read More
Bio Major Exercises Creative Muscles
March 19, 2009
Kathy Wang is a human biology majorwho has found a way to balance the yearnings of her artistic side with an intense academic schedule centered on medicalscience. Although her courses and workload are propelling her toward graduating... Read More
Photo Exhibit Highlights Student 'Transitions'
March 19, 2009
As UC Merced prepares to send its first full graduating class out into the world to make its mark, the university is making sure the Class of 2009'slegacy is never forgotten. This year's class of seniors, most of whom started their... Read More
UC Regents Authorize Long-Range Planning Documents
March 19, 2009
MERCED -- The University of California Board of Regents today (March 19) approved two major long-range planning documents for the University of California, Merced, marking a significant milestone in the newest UC campus's plans to enroll... Read More
Enroll in Summer Session to Get Ahead
March 12, 2009
Summer is a great time to play catch-up. Homeowners often embark on improvement projects, and students often take the opportunity to make up credits or get ahead academically. For the past few years, UC Merced's Summer Sessionprogram... Read More
Senior Captures First-Ever Campus Math Prize
March 12, 2009
SeniorPaul Tranquilli is looking forward to a really good dinner out, all thanks to a new award created for math students this year, and made possible by a generous donationfrom Dan and Jan Mendenhall. Led by professor Francois... Read More
Enroll in Summer Session to Get Ahead
March 12, 2009
Summer is a great time to play catch-up. Homeowners often embark on improvement projects, and students often take the opportunity to make up credits or get ahead academically.For the past few years, UC Merced’s Summer Session program... Read More
Lots to Cheer About for Bobcat Squad
March 8, 2009
As Bobcat Day approaches, the UC Merced cheerleaders have a lot to be excited about, among them the opportunity to share their love of the sport by hosting a youth cheer camp on April 4. The squad will spend the day teaching children in... Read More
Resident Artist an Expert in Theater, Sustainable Architecture
March 8, 2009
UC Merced Artist-in-Residence Dipu Guptais a world-renowned set designer and architect who is based in New Mexico but has come to the San Joaquin Valley to teach for one year. He arrived in time for the beginning of the 2008-09 academic... Read More
Lots to Cheer About for Bobcat Squad
March 8, 2009
As Bobcat Dayapproaches, the UC Merced cheerleadershave a lot to be excited about, among them the opportunity to share their love of the sport by hosting a youth cheer camp on April 4. The squad will spend the day teaching children in... Read More
Importance of Preserving Heritage Focus of Public Discussion
March 5, 2009
UC Merced Receives Fourth LEED Gold for Environmental Certification
March 5, 2009
Newest Campus in UC System Continues to Set Highest Standard in Nation for Environmentally Responsible Development and Operation The 174,000-square-foot Science & Engineering Building provides labratories, classrooms and office... Read More
Workshops Focus on Money Matters
March 3, 2009
UC Merced students last week discovered that when it comes to college, the financial decisions they make while getting their education can cost them way more than the price of tuition and books. According to research, the average... Read More
Workshops Focus on Money Matters
March 3, 2009
UC Merced students last week discovered that when it comes to college, the financial decisions they make while getting their education can cost them way more than the price of tuition and books.“According to research, the average... Read More
Returning Student One of First UC Merced Students Accepted to Medical School
February 27, 2009
UC Merced senior Janice Gatzke is living proof that it's never too late to follow your dreams. "I didn't think I'd be able to go to college," said Gatzke. "I didn't think I'd be anything beyond a legal secretary." She exceeded her own... Read More
UC Berkeley Extension, UC Merced Partner to Offer Continuing Education Courses in San Joaquin Valley
February 25, 2009
MERCED, CA— UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau and UC Merced Chancellor Steve Kang announced a unique educational partnership today to offer continuing education courses to adults in the San Joaquin Valley beginning this summer... Read More
Report Weighs-In on Increasing Overweight and Obesity Issues in California
February 20, 2009
UC Merced Professor Co-Author of Report Presented to State Lawmakers MERCED, CA— Health and medical professionals have cited sobering statistics in recent years about the ever-increasing waistline of adults and children in the United... Read More
Human Biology Major One of the First UC Merced Students Accepted to Medical School
February 19, 2009
When he was in elementary school, Jason Castillo decided what he wanted to be when he grew up: a garbage man. That job, he thought at the time, would give him an opportunity to meet all sorts of people. Now a graduating seniorat UC... Read More