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Little Brown Dog Gets a Home for the Holidays

December 18, 2013
The saga of LBD – the scrappy, stray canine who roamed the UC Merced campus for two months while eluding the many Good Samaritans concerned for his wellbeing — came to a happy conclusion Wednesday after he was safely captured. LBD – short for Little Brown Dog — was caught  just after 12 p.m., said...

Wells Fargo Grant Supports Water, Energy, Food Projects

December 18, 2013
UC Merced researchers will develop solutions to regional problems that arise from balancing three limited resources – water, food and energy – thanks to a $75,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation. “Wells Fargo recognizes that the health of our environment is critical to fostering more...

UC Merced Wraps Another Record Year

December 17, 2013
Between record enrollment and research expenditures, a massive economic impact on the San Joaquin Valley, new buildings and a visit from the new UC president, the University of California, Merced, has had a big year. Newly appointed University of California President Janet Napolitano chose UC...

Political Science Professors Leaders in Field with Publications

December 16, 2013
UC Merced political science professors publish in leading journals and with top university presses at a rate that outpaces just about every other elite institution. The finding — an example of the faculty’s research prowess — comes from a recent study produced by Professor Nathan Monroe that...

Ph.D. Student Attending UC Merced on Prestigious USDA Scholarship

December 12, 2013
UC Merced doctoral candidate Irvin Arroyo might have been destined for his chosen career path studying water and agriculture from a very young age. “Growing up on a farm, doing farm work and watching plants grow, I became interested in natural sciences,” he said. His parents supported his interest...

Grant Helps Strengthen Transfer Student Experience

December 9, 2013
University life can be hard, and for transfer students, it often proves even more daunting. Studies have shown they typically have low rates of campus engagement and retention, and take longer to earn their degree. But thanks to a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, that...

Campus Gives Back in Pints

December 6, 2013
The newest UC campus prides itself on its commitment to community service and helping others. Students, staff members and faculty members spend countless hours working in homeless shelters and food pantries, participating in clothing and toy drives, and much more. Now, you could say UC Merced is...

Chevron Selects Engineering Student for Summer Internship

December 4, 2013
Jose Garcia, a fourth-year student, will spend next summer as the only intern in Chevron Oronite’s Tribology division, with a small group of researchers who delve into lubricants, additives and the relationship between machines and fluids for the multinational corporation. The past two years, the...

Federally Funded Research to Provide Clarity in State Water Supply

November 25, 2013
Research in the Sierra Nevada central to addressing challenges to California’s water security and its link to the health of Sierra Nevada ecosystems will continue into 2018. The National Science Foundation awarded the University of California, Merced, $5 million to continue this work on the water,...

UC Merced Hopes to Use Rooftops to Generate Electricity

November 20, 2013
UC Merced is doubling down on its solar commitment. The campus is looking at installing rooftop solar systems on up to 11 main campus buildings and the chancellor’s residence, moving the campus closer to meeting its Triple Zero commitment and saving money. A request for proposals was issued in...

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