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Video - UC Merced Approved for Continued Med School Planning
May 16, 2008
The University of California Regents this week approved continued planningfor a UC Merced School of Medicineslated to open in 2013. The school is planned using an innovative, yet proven distributed model, leveraging existing resources... Read More
UC Merced Alumni Group Doubling in Size After 2008 Commencement
May 16, 2008
About 100 students at the University of California, Merced, will participate in the campus’ third annual commencement exercise at 10 a.m. May 23. That means the number of UC Merced alumni will more than double after this year’s... Read More
Westly Foundation Gift Supports UC Merced Students, Alumni
May 15, 2008
Donation will help train students to be future donors MERCED - The University of California, Merced, has received a $50,000 gift from the Westly Foundation that will help increase access to a college education for financially needy... Read More
UC Regents’ Committees Authorize UC Merced to Continue Planning for Medical School
May 14, 2008
MERCED, CA - The University of California Regents' Committee on Educational Policy and Committee on Health Services today (May 14) unanimously authorized UC Merced to proceed with the next phase of planning for a School of Medicine. As a... Read More
More than 1,000 Freshmen Choose UC Merced
May 12, 2008
Student Statements of Intent to Register for Fall 2008 Classes Increase by 46% Compared with Fall 2007 MERCED - More than 1,000 freshmen have declared their intent to register for classes at the University of California, Merced, this fall... Read More
SSHA Professors Publish Books
May 9, 2008
HistoryProfessor Sean Malloyis the newest faculty member in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Artsto publish his own book. Atomic Tragedy: Henry L. Stimson and the Decision to Use the Bomb against Japan,provides a unique... Read More
SSHA Professors Publish Books
May 9, 2008
History Professor Sean Malloy is the newest faculty member in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts to publish his own book.“Atomic Tragedy: Henry L. Stimson and the Decision to Use the Bomb against Japan,”... Read More
Freshman Finds Connections, Opportunities at UC Merced
May 9, 2008
UC Merced freshman Chelsea Wood is allergic to animals. But she volunteers for Trails of Happy Tails, a local organization aiming to reduce shelter euthanasia rates in Merced County by raising awareness and placing photos of available... Read More
Video - Stem Cell Instrumentation Foundry Grant fromCIRM
May 9, 2008
UC Merced has received $4.36 million from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicinefor a Stem Cell Instrumentation foundry. The facility will offer customizable lab-on-a-chip devices for stem cell researchers. It is planned... Read More
UC Merced Wins $4.36 Million from CIRM for Stem Cell Instrumentation Foundry
May 7, 2008
The University of California, Merced, has been chosen as the location for a Stem Cell Instrumentation Foundry funded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). The facility, anticipated to cost about $7.5 million total,... Read More
A Hot Paper for Warm Weather: Research on Fire and Climate Change Honored
May 2, 2008
When the weather warms up in the American West, most people are just enjoying the blooms and greenery. But fire-watchers know the lush landscape will turn into tinder when temperatures soar. And the more plant material there is, the more... Read More
A Hot Paper for Warm Weather: Research on Fire and Climate Change Honored
May 2, 2008
When the weather warms up in the American West, most people are just enjoying the blooms and greenery. But fire-watchers know the lush landscape will turn into tinder when temperatures soar. And the more plant material there is, the more... Read More
Research Emphasis Attracts Student Engineer to UC Merced
May 2, 2008
Anley Tefera goes by "T" among his friends - and even though this is his first year at UC Merced, he seems to have no shortage of them. Maybe that's because by now, he's a pro at major transitions. Tefera came to the United States from... Read More
Art Historian Examines Japanese Artist's Role in WWII Propaganda
April 25, 2008
As an art historian, ShiPu Wangof the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Artshas spent years examining artworks and documents in museums and archives around the world. Going through this oft-exhausting research process enables... Read More
Graduate Students Present Cog Sci, Psych Research at Symposium
April 21, 2008
Seven graduate students from the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts gave attendees at the 29th Annual Central California Research Symposium in Fresno last week something to remember: valuable research in the fields of cognitive... Read More
Corps and University Host Public Meeting
April 21, 2008
Merced, CA - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with the University of California will host a joint Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement public scoping meeting on April 23, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in... Read More
Graduate Students Present Cog Sci, Psych Research at Symposium
April 21, 2008
Seven graduatestudents from the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Artsgave attendees at the 29th Annual Central California Research Symposium in Fresno last week something to remember: valuable research in the fields of... Read More
Ruben Navarrette, Jr., Will Headline UC Merced’s 2008 Commencement Ceremony
April 18, 2008
MERCED - Syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, Jr., a sought-after expert on ethnicity and national origin, will address the University of California, Merced, Class of 2008 at their commencement exercise on May 23. Navarrette is a native... Read More
Student Workers Keep Campus Thriving
April 18, 2008
If it were up to Information Technology Help DeskSupervisor Bobby Bliatout, William Ngo would be a full-time employee. That sentiment is merely one of many glowing remarks Bliatout made on Ngo's behalf when nominating him as Student... Read More
Thousands to converge on campus for Bobcat Day and more
April 14, 2008
UC Merced students, faculty and staff are almost growling with excitement this week, as the campus community prepares for its biggest event of the year: Bobcat Day.The annual campus open house will take place Saturday, April 19, in... Read More