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UC Merced Named the 14th Best College in the Nation by Wall Street Journal
October 1, 2025
Following recognition as a Top 25 university by U.S. News & World Report, UC Merced has once again earned national acclaim, this time from the Wall Street Journal. In its 2026 report of the Best Colleges in the U.S., the highly... Read More
UC Merced Launches Distinguished Speaker Series with World-Renowned Bioengineer David Kaplan
September 30, 2025
The Health Sciences Research Institute (HSRI) at UC Merced is preparing to launch its long-envisioned distinguished speaker series on Oct. 6 with a visit from David Kaplan, a Tufts University professor internationally recognized for his... Read More
20th Anniversary Exhibit Presents UC Merced Architecture as Art
September 29, 2025
Before the first walls were raised or walkways paved, UC Merced existed as an idea on paper. The vision consisted of a campus master plan, detailed architectural designs and artistic renderings that illustrated a bold vision for a... Read More
Forest Carbon: Store it or Burn it? Actually, Both is Best
September 25, 2025
Storing carbon in forests is an essential, nature-based buffer against climate change. Yet forests packed with too many trees increase the threat of severe wildfires, which are becoming all too common in warmer, drier conditions. A team of... Read More
AI-Powered Irrigation System Offers Opportunities for Communications as well as Farming
September 24, 2025
An almond orchard in Parlier provides a look into the future of farming. Researchers at UC Merced and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources installed an irrigation system powered by artificial intelligence to... Read More