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Bobcat Looks to Leave His Mark at 'Freshly Made' UC Merced
July 11, 2024
Editor's note:This is part of a series of profilesabout new UC Merced Bobcats enrolled for the fall 2024 semester. Jesus Silva graduated from Central Valley High School in Ceres after being named the school's Central California Conference... Read More
It’s Official: UC Merced to Compete in NCAA Division II Athletics
July 11, 2024
UC Merced will begin Division II competition after official acceptance Thursday by the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). The university will begin NCAA Division II competition in the 2025-26 academic year and will be fully... Read More
NSF-Funded Project Promotes Reuse of 'Greywater' in Households Integrating AI Toward Equity
July 8, 2024
Almost 3 billion people worldwide are projected to suffer from severe water scarcity by 2025. Thousands have already been affected in California alone, where more than 1,200 wells ran dry in 2022. It's never been more important to find... Read More
UC Merced Researcher Dives with the Big Sharks on Shark Week
July 3, 2024
UC Merced's resident shark expert, Professor Sora Kim, will be featured on the prime-time, premiere-night episode of Discovery’s Shark Week discussing an enormous, legendary sea creature that takes on different forms in different cultures... Read More
From Bakersfield to a ‘Peaceful’ Place to Pursue Science, Medicine
July 2, 2024
  This is part of a series of profiles of new UC Merced Bobcats enrolled for the fall 2024 semester. San Joaquin Valley native Anmol Kaur is well on her way to making a splash in the worlds of science and medicine. The Bakersfield... Read More
Just How Hazardous is it to Live by a Freeway? UC Merced Researchers Issue Report for Fresno
July 1, 2024
When the city of Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District wanted specifics about the impacts of truck traffic on the health of some of the city's most vulnerable residents, officials turned to UC Merced's Community... Read More
National Ag Research Center Meets at UC Merced
June 28, 2024
Agriculture is in a time of daunting challenge: The world's population is growing and climate change is impacting every area of the food supply chain. Researchers from across the country who are working to address that challenge met at UC... Read More
Innovative Engineering Projects Earn Awards at I2G
June 27, 2024
A translucent guide for needle placement to alleviate spinal pain. A collection system for urine to use as fertilizer. A system that attaches to the vents of a commuter train network to reduce the noise air makes when it is expelled. An... Read More
Physics-based Modeling Reveals Surprising Behavior of Blood Clots
June 27, 2024
A group of researchers, including physicists from UC Merced, has made discoveries about the mechanics of blood clots that could help in the development of biomaterials for tissue engineering and improved surgical adhesives. Many materials... Read More
Study Examined How Jewish Israelis React to Human Rights Criticism. Then Oct. 7 Happened.
June 25, 2024
A UC Merced professor and his co-researchers set out to measure how Jewish Israelis react to different sources of criticism about Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Does disapproval from internal voices move public opinion? Voices from... Read More
UC Merced Engineering School, Programs Rise in U.S. News Grad Rankings
June 18, 2024
The vision of the School of Engineering at UC Merced is to be a leader in research, education and innovation. Based on U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 edition of Best Graduate Schools rankings released today (June 18), the... Read More
University of California Launches Transitional Kindergarten Residency Program
June 17, 2024
Prospective transitional kindergarten teachers have a new opportunity to jump-start their careers through the newly launched University of California Transitional Kindergarten Residency Program. Residents who partake in the program can... Read More
Remapping Global History Through 5,500 Years of Malaria
June 12, 2024
In a new study, an international team of researchers — including UC Merced Distinguished Professor Emeritus Mark Aldenderfer — reconstructed the evolutionary history and global spread of malaria over the past 5,500 years, identifying trade... Read More
Study Offers Steps to Speed Up Research Money to Community Partners
June 12, 2024
A study of fast-tracked government funds for relief during the COVID-19 pandemic uncovered bottlenecks at federal, university and community levels that undermined partnerships. Researchers, including UC Merced Professor Nancy Burke ,... Read More
Study Offers Steps to Speed Up Research Money to Community Partners
June 12, 2024
A study of fast-tracked government funds for relief during the COVID-19 pandemic uncovered bottlenecks at federal, university and community levels that undermined partnerships. Researchers, including UC Merced Professor Nancy Burke ,... Read More
New Dean of SSHA Arriving with the Fall Semester
June 11, 2024
Professor Leonardo R. Arriola from UC Berkeley has been named dean of the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) as of Aug. 1. Vice Chancellor and Provost Betsy Dumont made the announcement today, saying Arriola was chosen... Read More
Major Gift to Reimagine Humanities Research, Community-engaged Projects
June 6, 2024
Humanities education has been under fire on college campuses over the past decade. “There’s a lot of concern nationally about graduate education in the humanities. We’re producing plenty of Ph.D.s but are there enough jobs for them upon... Read More
Major Gift to Reimagine Humanities Research, Community-engaged Projects
June 6, 2024
Humanities education has been under fire on college campuses over the past decade. “There’s a lot of concern nationally about graduate education in the humanities. We’re producing plenty of Ph.D.s but are there enough... Read More
How Scientific Research Can Inform Visitor and Environmental Management at National Parks
June 5, 2024
National Parks are magnificent landscapes where the public can go for sightseeing and recreation. They also are research labs - gorgeous, awe-inspiring and wild research labs, to be sure. And the science conducted there can help ensure... Read More
A Dream Come True: Bobcat Plays for Fiji National Soccer Team
May 31, 2024
Between academic semesters and collegiate soccer seasons, UC Merced standout defender Preeya Singh is representing Fiji on the world stage. Over the past eight months, Singh has played in multiple World Cup and Olympic qualifying games in... Read More