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Professors Demystify Eclipse for Merced Skygazers
August 17, 2017
As the frenzy surrounding the Aug. 21 solar eclipse begins to peak, physics Professor Wil van Breugel is using the opportunity to give Merced stargazers a crash course in the science and history of these astronomical curiosities. “It’s... Read More
Political Scientists, Students to Examine United Nations’ Inner Workings
August 16, 2017
Considering that the United States spends about $3.3 billion on United Nations-related activity each year, including peacekeeping — and President Donald Trump has proposed a 40 percent cut in that spending — this seems like a good time for... Read More
Emergency Fund Offers Hope to Students in a Bind
August 15, 2017
Karen Merritt came from a family without much money. Like nearly 90 percent of UC Merced’s students, financial aid made her college dreams a reality. However, she quickly learned the costs of higher education don’t end with tuition, room... Read More
Revamped News Site Spotlights the Best of UC Merced
August 14, 2017
UC Merced’s University Communications has launched Newsroom, a revamped news website housing information for the campus community and the general public. In addition to cosmetic improvements, the site’s launch coincides with the department... Read More
Revamped News Site, Features Spotlight the Best of UC Merced
August 14, 2017
UC Merced’s University Communications has launched Newsroom, a revamped news website housing information for the campus community and the general public. In addition to cosmetic improvements, the site’s launch coincides with the department... Read More
New PRIME Cohort Aims to Bridge Valley’s Health Divide
August 9, 2017
Established in 2011, the San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (SJV PRIME) pools resources from UC Merced, the UC Davis School of Medicine, and UCSF Fresno to recruit and train future physicians committed to serving the Central... Read More
Genetic Diversity in High Schools a Predictor of Economic Success
August 8, 2017
Does diversity have a positive effect on economic outcomes? According to a new study co-authored by UC Merced economics Professor Justin Cook, the answer is yes, even when the diversity is imperceptible to the casual observer. Cook and his... Read More
Campus Welcomes New Dean of Natural Sciences
August 1, 2017
Elizabeth (Betsy) Dumont joins UC Merced today as the newest dean of the School of Natural Sciences. She’s the third dean in the school’s history and the second woman to serve in this capacity, after Founding Dean Maria Pallavicini. Dumont... Read More
Pioneering Alumna Embraces Career in Immigration Law
July 27, 2017
Linda Barreto
UC Merced alumna Linda Barreto always wanted to become a lawyer, but an experience in college helped reinforce her career path. While driving, Barreto was pulled over and cited for failing to stop before making a left turn. She decided to... Read More
Summer STEM Academy Aims to Prepare Valley Students for College
July 24, 2017
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The leap from high school to college is an enormous intellectual hurdle. But UC Merced engineering Professor Yanbao Ma wants to ease the transition by better preparing Central Valley students for the rigors of university-level coursework.... Read More
Downtown Facility to Enhance Ties Between University, City
July 19, 2017
The University of California, Merced, will take a significant step toward establishing a permanent presence in downtown Merced today (June 8), when it breaks ground on its Downtown Campus Center, a three-story administrative facility to be... Read More
Study: Distracted Voters More Likely to Vote for White Candidates
July 19, 2017
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Distracted or mentally taxed voters across America are less likely to vote for candidates of color, a new paper indicates. Through a series of mock election experiments, UC Merced Professor Jessica Trounstine, graduate student Kau Vue and... Read More
Eager to Make a Difference, Student Focuses on Human Rights
July 17, 2017
Adriana Diaz Mireles
Adriana Diaz Mireles is on a mission. Inspired by coursework on human rights, the UC Merced senior is intent on pursuing a career in humanitarian advocacy. But first, she’s working to make a name for herself before graduating. This... Read More
Venture Lab to Launch NSF I-Corps Site for Business Development
July 12, 2017
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UC Merced recently joined the ranks of six other UCs and 70 other universities around the country when it was selected as the newest site for the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps program (NSF I-Corps). Now, with application... Read More
'Kopi's Hometown Connections' Highlights Merced 2020 Project
July 7, 2017
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Kopi's Hometown Connections, a popular series of features on KMPH Fox 26 in Fresno, recently visited Merced to highlight the city's many successes, including the rapid growth of its university. Kopi spoke with UC Merced's... Read More
Study: Critical Sierra Meadows Being Overtaken by Forest
July 5, 2017
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Subalpine meadows are among the Sierra Nevada’s most enchantingly picturesque landscapes. These sparsely wooded, grassy expanses are home to plants and animals found nowhere else, and they play an important role in regulating the... Read More
Biologists Attend Prestigious Summer Teaching Institutes
June 30, 2017
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UC Merced Professor Marcos Garcia-Ojeda and lecturer Kamal Dulai have received Macmillan Travel Awards to learn how to bring more effective teaching into the STEM classroom. The $500 awards cover lodging and travel to one of the Summer... Read More
Immigration Status Has Health Implications for Young Latinos, Study Shows
June 28, 2017
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Young undocumented Latinos who gain legal status, even on a temporary basis, experience significant positive effects on their psychological well-being, according to a new study published in the journal Social Science & Medicine. UC... Read More
Downtown Campus Center Celebrates Construction Milestone
June 26, 2017
President of the Merced Main Street Association Robert Matsu, Chairman of the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce Robert Dylina, Chancellor Dorothy Leland and Merced Mayor Mike Murphy
UC Merced marked the end of the structural phase of construction for its Downtown Campus Center on June 22 when community partners signed a beam as a symbol of an effort to increase campus and community collaborations in Merced. The new... Read More
Researchers Eye Social Media’s Influence on Relationships, Stress
June 23, 2017
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Nearly 70 percent of Americans use some form of social media, according to a Pew Research Center survey. There is little doubt it affects our daily lives — but how? UC Merced Ph.D. graduate Holly Rus recently defended her... Read More