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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
Innovative Solutions Turn Rural Energy Challenges Into Opportunities
January 21, 2026
One of the biggest hurdles facing local farmers is the rising cost of doing business. However, some innovative solutions are in the works, as highlighted at the Central Valley Rural Energy Systems Workshop at UC Merced in early December.... Read More
UC Merced Injects Over $1 Billion in Economic Vitality into San Joaquin Valley, State
January 20, 2026
UC Merced, a beacon of academic achievement in the San Joaquin Valley, is also a powerful driver of economic growth and prosperity in the region it was created to serve.  UC Merced generates $1.12 billion in economic production per year in... Read More