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Former President Carter Inspired Many During Visit to UC Merced

January 9, 2025
In 2010, former President Jimmy Carter made his way to a young University of California, Merced campus to accept the Spendlove Prize in social justice, diplomacy and tolerance and to speak to the National Parks Institute. "This is an honor for me," the president said, according to news...

It's not really the typical time for nasty California fires. What changed that?

January 9, 2025

Award Supports Research into What Makes Things Stick Under Water

January 8, 2025
Understanding how bacteria and other organisms stick to surfaces in wet environments could help develop better products ranging from medical adhesives to specialized boat paint. UC Merced chemical and materials engineering Professor Roberto Andresen Eguiluz has been awarded $168,700 from...

Last year, 96% of California was drought-free. A new map is far more grim.

January 5, 2025

Newsom's executive order targets ultra-processed foods, improving public health

January 3, 2025

2024: The Year in Photos

December 20, 2024
A lot happened in 2024. Thankfully, we have some very talented photographers to document it all! Enjoy this look back at some of the images of the past year.     

2024 Year in Review

December 19, 2024
2024 was a remarkable year for UC Merced. From groundbreaking research and academic excellence to inspiring student achievements and impactful community engagement, it has been a year of growth, innovation, and resilience. All of this was documented by our newsroom staff in more than 200 articles...

Josiah Beharry Offers Unique Perspective as 50th Student Regent

December 18, 2024
First-generation doctoral student Josiah Beharry made history in 2023 when he was chosen as the first student regent from UC Merced. In addition to being the 50th student to serve on the Board of Regents that governs the University of California system, Beharry also is the first publicly...

Speakers Set for UC Merced Fall Commencement

December 18, 2024
The head of one of the largest municipal housing authorities in the United States and the first undocumented resident to earn at Ph.D. at UC Merced will be keynote speakers at the university’s fall commencement ceremonies. Lourdes M. Castro Ramírez, president and chief executive officer of...

UC Merced to Celebrate Hundreds of Graduates at Fall Commencement

December 17, 2024
UC Merced will celebrate hundreds of graduates alongside their friends and families in the Art Kamangar Center at the Merced Theatre this weekend. There are 402 Bobcats set to participate in the fall commencement ceremonies in downtown Merced. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec....

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