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Doctoral Student Researches Area History, Pursues New Career
June 6, 2012
An academic focus on the Central Valley region’s historically African-American communities brought Michael Eissinger to UC Merced. He decided the UC’s newest campus was the best place to pursue his doctorate in world... Read More
Community-Engaged Research Serves San Joaquin Valley
January 30, 2012
About 180 people attended a conference at UC Merced that connected researchers with community members working to improve the lives of the San Joaquin Valley’s young people. The December conference, “Building Healthy... Read More
Campus' Ties with Community Continue to Increase
December 21, 2011
The bond between the San Joaquin Valley and the University of California, Merced, continues to strengthen. This past year, UC Merced's ongoing research endeavors produced new knowledge that serves the San Joaquin Valley's... Read More
Bobcats Prep for Historic Home Opener
November 20, 2011
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The UC Merced men’s basketball team will attempt to follow the women’s volleyball team’s lead this weekend and earn a win in their first home contest at the NAIA level. The Golden Bobcats take on Fresno Pacific... Read More
UC Merced to Connect Research, Practices to Improve Youth Well-Being
November 17, 2011
In an effort to help improve the health of young people in the Central Valley, the University of California, Merced, will host a conference next month to connect innovative researchers with community members working to improve the lives of... Read More
Hoops Team Prepares for Giant Leap
November 4, 2011
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  UC Merced men’s basketball coach John Sykes knows his Golden Bobcats will be challenged in their first varsity season, going up against universities with long-established programs and traditions and rosters full of experience... Read More
Impact: Undergrads Return from Unforgettable Research Trip
October 6, 2011
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8wzG0QWw80A group of students working with Professor Benoit Dayrat learned first-hand this summer about the field research opportunities available to undergraduates at UC Merced. Dayrat and his students... Read More
Sierra Nevada Water Researchers Awarded $2M Grant
October 3, 2011
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Researchers with the Sierra Nevada Research Institute (SNRI) at the University of California, Merced, have received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to expand on a prototype system that uses a network of wireless... Read More
Researchers Unveil Innovative Solar Cooling Project
September 29, 2011
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Using solar thermal energy to power an air conditioning unit can be difficult and expensive. But a team of researchers at the University of California, Merced, have added a game-changing advance to the process that could make it much... Read More
Bobcats Make History with First Win
September 23, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC7z3txAcz8The UC Merced women’s volleyball team made history Thursday night, earning the school’s first victory in any sport at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics level. The... Read More
UC Merced’s Economic Contribution to Valley Nears $650 Million
September 14, 2011
The University of California, Merced, has contributed approximately $650 million to the San Joaquin Valley economy since the campus began initial operations in July 2000, the university reported today. Statewide, the value of UC Merced... Read More
Campus Gears Up to Host First Varsity Sporting Events
September 13, 2011
  The University of California, Merced, will celebrate the first varsity sporting events on campus next week, with the women’s volleyball team playing its home opener on Sept. 22 and an Athletics Kickoff Tailgate event prior to... Read More
New Alumni Director Working on Building Connections
August 19, 2011
Although she’s the only full-time UC Merced staff member focused on alumni, Heather Buckner says the Alumni Affairs Office is definitely not about her. “Alumni should feel a connection to the university, not to me,” she... Read More
Stanford Runner, Researcher Ready for Next Step
August 15, 2011
Spencer Castro is moving from one of the nation's most established research universities and most successful athletics programs to one building its reputation in both regards. He's also coming home, or close to it. Castro, 22, who... Read More
Study Builds on Plausible Scenario for Origin of Life on Earth
August 9, 2011
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A relatively simple combination of naturally occurring sugars and amino acids offers a plausible route to the building blocks of life, according to a paper published in Nature Chemistry co-authored by a professor at the University of... Read More
Golden Bobcats Hire Basketball, Volleyball Coaches
July 26, 2011
MERCED — The University of California, Merced, announced today it has named John Sykes as men's basketball coach and Allen McCreary as women's volleyball coach. They are the first coaching hires for the budding sports program... Read More
President of Leading Hospital System Named Commencement Speaker
October 13, 2010
Lloyd H. Dean of Catholic Healthcare West to inspire graduates at May 2011 ceremony Quick Facts Lloyd H. Dean will speak to UC Merced's Class of 2011 at commencement in May. Dean is president and chief executive officer of Catholic... Read More
Chancellor Praises Support of Campus in State Budget
October 8, 2010
The 2010-11 budget, awaiting the governor's signature, includes $81 million for construction of the Science and Engineering II building. MERCED, Calif. — California's state budget, approved Friday by the Legislature, includes more than... Read More
Chancellor to Step Down in June, Return to Faculty Position
September 2, 2010
Kang has served as UC Merced chancellor since March 2007; Nationwide search for his successor to begin this fall Quick Facts Sung-Mo "Steve" Kang has announced that he will step down as UC Merced's chancellor on June 30 to return to... Read More
Students Back From Harvard, Ready to Serve Valley
June 25, 2010
Six UC Merced students from across the San Joaquin Valley to channel leadership skills and lessons into serving the community after a week of classes at Harvard University Quick Facts Six UC Merced students attended the Latino... Read More