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Greek Life on the Table at UC Merced
April 27, 2007
One of the benefits of a brand-new university is getting to start your own clubs and organizations – and learning from other universities’ experience to get it right.That’s part of the charge of the Greek Life Task... Read More
New Research Partnership Aiming to Provide Agricultural Leadership
April 24, 2007
MERCED -The San Joaquin Valley is arguably the most prolific agricultural region in the world. To help ensure the San Joaquin Valley's agricultural economy remains vibrant and sustainable, the University of California, Merced has joined... Read More
Student Literary Journal Promises Tasty Treats
April 20, 2007
A kumquat with a small k is a little gem of the citrus family, but The Kumquat is a literary gem published by two “self-selected” editors at UC Merced. In the fall of 2006, Meaghan Chadwick and Beth Hernandez started the... Read More
Student Literary Journal Promises Tasty Treats
April 20, 2007
A kumquat with a small k is a little gem of the citrus family, but The Kumquat is a literary gem published by twoself-selectededitors at UC Merced. In the fall of 2006, Meaghan Chadwick and Beth Hernandez started the campus literary... Read More
Graduate Student's Studying Cognition, Gaining Recognition
April 20, 2007
Justin Matthews wasn't really thinking about cognitive science until he met Professor Teenie Matlock. In fact, he was applying for Ph.D. programs elsewhere. But Matthews, who studied and researched social psychology, worked as a... Read More
Chancellor’s Statement on Campus Safety and Virginia Tech Shootings
April 16, 2007
There are no words to describe how today's horrendous events at Virginia Tech affect us. Shock, grief, horror — they all seem too small to encompass what we feel. Our hearts and prayers go out to those families whose... Read More
Women's Week, Asian Fest Keep Campus Busy as Semester Winds Down
April 13, 2007
Just because it's almost the end of the semester and finals are looming doesn't mean there's less fun on the UC Merced campus. The week of April 23-28 will be particularly busy, because it's Women's Week and Asian Fest is on its way.... Read More
One Thing Leads to Another , Sometimes , for Econ Professor
April 13, 2007
UC Merced economics professor Todd Neumann has many things he wants his students to know, but first on his list is the difference between correlation and causality. "Just because two things are correlated, or often happen together, does... Read More
"Green Suite" Earth-friendly Dorm Opens for Bobcat Day
April 13, 2007
MERCED - The University of California, Merced's Green Suite will open its doors to the public on Saturday, April 14, in conjunction with Bobcat Day. The first space of its kind in the Central Valley, the Green Suite is a showcase of... Read More
Women's Week, Asian Fest Keep Campus Busy as Semester Winds Down
April 13, 2007
Just because it’s almost the end of the semester and finals are looming doesn’t mean there’s less fun on the UC Merced campus. The week of April 23-28 will be particularly busy, because it’s Women’s Week and... Read More
UC Merced Opens Doors to Community for Campus-wide Events April 14
April 6, 2007
On Saturday, April 14, UC Merced will host Bobcat Day, an annual campus open house, in conjunction with the second annual Fairy Shrimp Festival and the “Second Ever UC Merced Family Art Show.” Everyone is invited to join in... Read More
Passion for helping students
April 6, 2007
Shavon English has been a cornerstone of the Admissions Office at UC Merced for three years. Although her duties as an admissions officer have changed some over the years, one thing has remained the same her commitment to students.... Read More
UC Merced Opens Doors to Community for Campus-wide Events April 14
April 6, 2007
On Saturday, April 14, UC Merced will host Bobcat Day, an annual campus open house, in conjunction with the second annual Fairy Shrimp Festival and the “Second Ever UC Merced Family Art Show. Everyone is invited to join in the days... Read More
UC Merced Receives Grant to Start Telemedicine Network in the San Joaquin Valley
April 5, 2007
The University of California, Merced's efforts to establish a medical school received a boost recently in the form of a $225,000 seed grant from the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley. UC Merced will use the funds to... Read More
Prop 71-funded Stem Cell Research Begins at UC Merced
April 2, 2007
MERCED - Professors Michelle Khine, Kara McCloskey and Wei-Chun Chin expect to be able to begin today on the first UC Merced stem cell research project funded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). "Our selection... Read More
UC Merced Reports Record Numbers of Applications and Admission Offers for Fall 2007 Freshman Class
March 30, 2007
MERCED, CA - The University of California, Merced announced it has extended offers to 6,676 highly qualified students for admission to its freshman class in the fall of 2007, according to preliminary data released today (March 30, 2007)... Read More
Evolutionary Biology Professor Combines Global Research, Local Teaching
March 28, 2007
A few places on Earth are known as nature's best laboratories for studying evolution - the Galapagos Islands, the Antilles, and the freshwater lakes of British Columbia, for example. For Professor Michael N. Dawson of UC Merced's School... Read More
Yosemite Leadership Program Offers Unique Student Opportunity
March 28, 2007
It´s the college experience many students dream of – whitewater rafting, horseback riding, cave exploration and even learning how to make a living in the great outdoors. All this and more will be available at UC Merced... Read More
Yosemite Leadership Program Offers Unique Student Opportunity
March 28, 2007
It's the college experience many students dream of - whitewater rafting, horseback riding, cave exploration and even learning how to make a living in the great outdoors. All this and more will be available at UC Merced beginning this... Read More
Research Day - April 16
March 28, 2007
MERCED - The University of California, Merced, accomplishes a lot through teaching and community service, but its primary function is that of a research university. To help the community understand what that means, UC Merced will start a... Read More