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UC Merced Recognized on Newsweek’s Inaugural ‘America’s Best Colleges for Women’ List
February 4, 2026
UC Merced has been recognized on Newsweek’s inaugural America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026 list, a national ranking designed to spotlight institutions that support, advance and elevate women across campus and beyond. Newsweek developed... Read More
Unlocking the Secrets of Tiny, Living Clocks Could Revolutionize Science
February 2, 2026
Biochemistry Professor Andy LiWang has spent much of his career studying how life keeps time. His work on the circadian clock of cyanobacteria — tiny, ancient organisms that share the planet with us — has shed light on one of biology’s... Read More
Creative, Problem-Solving Projects Win at I2G
January 28, 2026
A semi-automated washing system for bins at a tomato-processing facility and a mobile app for hikers earned big wins at the Fall 2025 I2G, or Innovate to Grow, event at UC Merced. I2G is a unique "experiential learning" program that... Read More
UC Merced Scientists Among Global Elite Shaping AI, Climate and Health
January 26, 2026
UC Merced continues to demonstrate its growing influence on the global stage. Several faculty members landed on Clarivate’s 2025 list of the world’s most‑cited researchers. The honor is reserved for the top 1% of scholars whose work has... Read More
High School Students Invited to Apply for Free Computer Science Internship
January 22, 2026
High school students have an extraordinary opportunity to explore software development through a summer internship program at UC Merced. Computer science and engineering Professor Ahmed Arif started the High School Internship program in... Read More