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By Brenda Ortiz, University Public RelationsJanuary 22, 2018Current and prospective students are encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the March 2 deadline. The...
View ArticleBerkeley Law Dean Speaks Up for Free Speech
By Donna Birch Trahan, UC MercedFebruary 15, 2018Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky speaks with Mark Harris' pre-law students during his campus visit Tuesday.People on college campuses hold a wide...
View ArticleFirst-Gen Students Get Career Tips at New Conference
By Brenda Ortiz, UC MercedFebruary 26, 2018Twitter's Trier-Lynn Bryant speaks to first-generation students about what makes them unique in today's workplace. Starting and navigating the career-planning...
View ArticleCNN Contributor Maria Cardona, Civic Leader Lenny Mendonca to Speak at UC...
By Brenda Ortiz, UC MercedMarch 12, 2018The campus is preparing for the largest graduating class of roughly 1,200 candidates who are eligible to participate in the weekend’s ceremonies.The University...
View ArticleCampus Voices: Positioning Students as Architects of Social Change
By Jonathan R. GradyMarch 19, 2018Jonathan Grady oversees UC Merced’s Office of Student Life, Calvin E. Bright Success Center and the Student Response Team. Working in education over the years, I have...
View ArticleMerced Undergrads Showcase Research in Sacramento
March 6, 2018Verenize Arceo (far left) presents her research in Sacramento during an event that showcased undergraduate research. Two UC Merced students were among a group of 22 University of...
View ArticleCareer-Minded Students Get a Helping Hand
By Brenda Ortiz, UC Merced April 2, 2018The Center for Career and Professional Advancement connects students to opportunities and experiences that best fit their talents through career fairs, on-campus...
View ArticleWomen’s Soccer Star, Campus Leader Wraps Four Fulfilling Years
By Cyndee-Ott FontanaApril 9, 2018Student-athlete and leader Abbie-Leigh Meneses is preparing to graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences with an emphasis human biology and a...
View ArticleSustainable California Video Highlights UC Water Academy Experience
By Jason Alvarez, UC MercedApril 13, 2018"Knowing Our Water - The UC Water Academy Journey" is the newest video from UC Water for UCTV's Sustainable California channel.April is Earth Month. It’s also...
View ArticleUndergraduate Student Advocates for Youth at Empowerment Event
April 18, 2018Kimberly Ramirez Gonzalez will speak to thousands of youth at WE Day California April 19.Kimberly Ramirez Gonzalez has been advocating for youth for four years and she is committed to...
View ArticleCampus’s Spring Open House Draws Record Attendance
By Brenda Ortiz and Tonya Kubo, UC MercedApril 26, 2018About 1,200 admitted students and their family members visited campus on Bobcat Day, and many accepted their UC Merced admittance offers on the...
View ArticleI2G Alumni Return as Event Expands, Enters Seventh Year
By Jason Alvarez, UC MercedMay 2, 2018Innovate to Grow will highlight student-led engineering projects that solve real-world problems.The idea for a year-end event showcasing School of Engineering...
View ArticleGrad’s Ambition Continues to Motivate Her Success
By Brenda Ortiz, UC MercedMay 4, 2018Tomanike Banks will receive a bachelor's degree in public health on May 12, then a month later her journey will take her to Sierra Leone with the Peace Corps. The...
View ArticleCampus Conferring its Highest Number of Doctorates at Commencement
May 8, 2018UC Merced graduates are wrapping up finals and getting ready for UC Merced's 13th Spring Commencement ceremonies this weekend. This weekend, 1,250 UC Merced undergraduate and graduate...
View ArticleNew Scholarship Pays Homage to Persistence and Research
By Lorena Anderson, UC Merced May 10, 2018Nathan Parmeter, Arlene Kranich, Melissa Becerra and Haipeng LiA generous gift from the grandmother of a UC Merced alumna and current staff member is...
View ArticleSIAM Student Chapter Math Conference Continues to Grow as It Enters Third Year
By Jason Alvarez, UC MercedMay 11, 2018Attendees of this year's SIAM Student Chapter Conference.The dynamics of blood coagulation, evolution of language and carnivore foraging strategies were just a...
View ArticlePerseverance, Leadership Key Themes of Campus’ Spring Commencement
By Brenda Ortiz, UC MercedMay 15, 2018More than 1,200 degrees were conferred last weekend, pushing the campus's alumni total over 9,000.UC Merced’s exuberant spring graduates got the chance to...
View ArticlePerseverance, Leadership Key Themes of Campus’ Spring Commencement
By Brenda Ortiz, UC MercedMay 15, 2018More than 1,200 degrees were conferred last weekend, pushing the campus's alumni total over 9,000.UC Merced’s exuberant spring graduates got the chance to...
View ArticleWomen’s Soccer Star, Campus Leader Wraps Four Fulfilling Years
By Cyndee Fontana-OttApril 9, 2018Student-athlete and leader Abbie-Leigh Meneses is preparing to graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences with an emphasis human biology and a...
View ArticlePerseverance, Leadership Key Themes of Campus’ Spring Commencement
By Brenda Ortiz, UC MercedMay 15, 2018More than 1,200 degrees were conferred last weekend, pushing the campus's alumni total over 9,000.UC Merced’s exuberant spring graduates got the chance to...
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