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Professor Takes Historical, Social Approach to Words and the Natural World
July 25, 2006
"I've always been interested in what makes people write," explains UC Merced literature professor Jan Goggans. "What's going on in the writers personal lives, and what are their outside influences." Goggans classes are part literature,... Read More
23 New Professors Join UC Merced for Fall Semester
July 18, 2006
MERCED, CA -The University of California, Merced, announces the addition of 23 new faculty members who began work at the newest UC campus on or before July 1, adding their expertise to the teaching and research potential at UC Merced for... Read More
Summer Students Build Computational Biology Skills
July 17, 2006
For seven students in a summer computational biology program at UC Merced, six short weeks spent in a summer course might lead to huge opportunities in the future. The program is structured to maximize hands-on learning, and the group... Read More
New Professor Says Bone Marrow Stem Cells May Complement HIV/AIDS Treatments
July 17, 2006
When Marcos García-Ojeda was a post-doctoral researcher at the Pasteur Institute in France, a friend told him that UC Merced was looking for stem cell biologists. García-Ojeda's work investigating how bone marrow stem cells become T... Read More
New Leaders Welcomed at UC Merced
July 14, 2006
MERCED, CA - A new academic and fiscal year means a new start among some of the top leadership positions at the University of California, Merced. "We are pleased to welcome several new faces to our administrative team for 2006-2007," said... Read More
UC Merced Business Center Director Helps Entrepreneurs' Dreams Come True
June 30, 2006
Chris Rosander has helped launch astronauts into space and told presidents what to do with their budget. But helping local folks realize their dreams gives him the most satisfaction. "I've had an exciting career," he said. "But none of... Read More
Gym Expansion Campaign Declared Huge Success
June 30, 2006
MERCED - The University of California, Merced, announces the completion of one of the largest fundraising campaigns ever undertaken in the Merced area. The campaign has now surpassed its $1.365 million goal for expanding the Joseph Edward... Read More
Alumni Association Starts Strong With 100% Participation
June 30, 2006
Only one University of California campus can boast 100% participation in its alumni organization. All three of UC Merced's first graduates have committed to participate in the UC Merced Alumni Association. They say that they are already... Read More
Video - UC Merced Aims for Medical Education Program
June 29, 2006
KFSN ABC 30 Fresno TV station interviewed Dean of Natural Sciences Maria Pallavicini and others for lead evening news story about the proposal submitted by UC Merced to the UC Office of the President to establish a medical education... Read More
Chancellor's Message Regarding UCSC Chancellor Denice Denton
June 26, 2006
You may have heard by now the very sad news of UCSC Chancellor Denice Denton's death Saturday, June 24.Denice Denton was a friend. She helped open the administrative ranks of academic engineering to women, and like many who are among... Read More
UC Merced Submits Proposal to Establish Medical Education Program in the San Joaquin Valley
June 26, 2006
The University of California, Merced submitted a proposal earlier this month to the UC Office of the President to establish a medical education program leading to a School of Medicine in the San Joaquin Valley. If approved, UC Merced will... Read More
Summer Session Moves Management Major Toward Appetizing Future
June 23, 2006
There's no lounging on a Mexican beach or backpacking across Europe this summer for UC Merced student Matt Siordia, but he isn't complaining. Instead of taking a break after his first full year of college, the 19-year-old decided to jump... Read More
Packard Foundation Supporting Early Childhood Education
June 23, 2006
Families throughout California face a growing challenge when they seek licensed care for their children. For San Joaquin Valley families, the problem is particularly acute. A report on regional education and youth preparedness published... Read More
Emeritus Professor Brings Voice of Experience on Diversity Issues
June 16, 2006
When Leo Ortiz began his career at UC Santa Cruz, the campus was only six years old. For 30 years, he performed research in marine biology, assisted with diversity initiatives and served as an academic leader, eventually becoming the... Read More
Chancellor"s Web Site Launches in Time to Chronicle Transition Period
June 16, 2006
As a new and growing university, UC Merced faces plentiful and exciting changes in its first several years. One of the first and biggest of these will be the selection of a new chancellor to succeed Carol Tomlinson-Keasey, the first... Read More
2005 UC Police Department Annual Report & Crime Statistics
June 15, 2006
The Annual Report of the University of California Police Department is produced each year to inform our campus communities and the public about crime and crime prevention programs at the ten campuses of the University of California. To... Read More
Professor Takes Engineering Approach to Stem Cell Research
June 9, 2006
As a college freshman, Kara McCloskey knew her planned career in dance would be a short one and planned to become a scientist later in life. After a year studying dance, she decided she'd rather not wait. She became interested in the... Read More
UC President Names Advisory Committee in Search for New UC Merced Chancellor
June 7, 2006
University of California President Robert C. Dynes has named a 14-member committee of university regents, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community representatives to advise him in the search for the next chancellor of UC Merced.... Read More
UC Merced Prepares to Welcome Students in Second Year
May 31, 2006
Geographic and Ethnic Diversity Continue to Characterize Student Body The University of California, Merced today (May 31) announced that 550 new students have formally stated their intention to enroll at the newest UC campus this fall... Read More
UC Merced Chosen for Computerworld Honors Program
May 31, 2006
UC Merced is a 2006 Laureate in the Computerworld Honors Program based on the identity-based service architecture the Information Technology department developed for the new campus. Being part of the Computerworld Honors Program... Read More