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Conference of California Sociologists Engages UC Merced Undergrads
December 3, 2025
More than a dozen undergraduate students in UC Merced’s Sociology Club were immersed in the discipline’s breadth of research and professional possibilities during the California Sociological Association’s annual conference. The two-day... Read More
Giving Tuesday at UC Merced: Collective Generosity Transforms Lives
December 1, 2025
When UC Merced launches Give to UC Merced 2025 on Dec. 2, it won’t just be about one day of giving; the month-long campaign will be about hope, opportunity and community impact. For the 12th year, the campus joins the global Giving Tuesday... Read More
Ag Tech For Small Farms Highlighted at UC Merced Expo
November 26, 2025
An expo at UC Merced next week will bring together farmers, ranchers, researchers and community organizers to highlight what's possible when agriculture technology is designed for small farms. The Small Farm Tech Expo, scheduled for 9 a.m... Read More
Younger, Latino and Moderate California Republicans Diverge from Party Line on Immigration Policies
November 24, 2025
While California Democrats are nearly unified in their views on current immigration enforcement strategies, Latino Republicans and party moderates, especially women, are most likely to diverge from the GOP majority, according to a study co... Read More
A Husband’s Self-esteem Could Protect Against Preterm Births, Study Finds
November 20, 2025
A husband’s optimism and confidence might play a crucial, if often unseen, role in helping babies arrive healthy and on time. A new study from UC Merced psychology researchers found that when married fathers reported higher levels of... Read More