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Inventor Spot | Biofuels Or Bioelectricity? Miles Per Acre Are Compared In New Study

November 26, 2014
Professor Elliott Campbell comments on the most efficient way to use farmed crops to power vehicles.

Researchers Delve into Valley Fever from All Angles

November 24, 2014
Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2014 issue of UC Merced Magazine. Before it infects humans who breathe it in, the fungus that causes valley fever changes shapes in the environment. Once infected, some people fight it off while others die. If scientists can determine how that shape-...

Barley helped ancient Tibetans climb to 3400 meters

November 21, 2014
Agriculture may not have been required for year-round, permanent settlement of the Tibetan Plateau, says Mark Aldenderfer, an archaeologist at UC Merced.

California Healthline | UC Merced Takes Grassroots Approach To Reducing Obesity

November 21, 2014
A grant awarded to UCMerced and the Merced County California Regional Obesity Prevention Program from NIH's Child Health and Human Development Institute allows academics from various disciplines to engage directly with community members affected by obesity.

Discover Magazine | Exploring the Cave of the Crystal Maiden

November 21, 2014
UC Merced archaeologist Professor Holley Moyes has spent two decades crawling into jungle-choked caves to answer one question: What drove the Maya to make offerings in such dark, remote places?

Video | UC Merced Invites International Students

November 20, 2014
Graduate Studies at UC Merced offers an experience like none other. Our award-winning faculty work beside their graduate students in close-knit labs that allow for collaboration across disciplines. We offer competitive funding opportunities and a low cost of living. Pursue your graduate degree at...

NIH Supports Professor’s Work in Inhibiting HIV Infection

November 19, 2014
Biochemistry Professor Patricia LiWang calls it a stroke of luck that she has become enmeshed in HIV research, but her developments are no accident. The National Institute for Health (NIH) apparently agrees, awarding her more than $2.3 million over the next four years to continue working toward a...

Scholarship Helps UC Merced Senior Fulfill Dream of Studying Abroad

November 17, 2014
Lorraine Sturdevant always wanted to explore other countries, but finances were always an obstacle. But winning a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship allowed her to take her first journey outside North America. She spent the summer studying in Thailand, an adventure that wouldn...

Celebration of Philanthropic Leaders | 2016

November 17, 2014
Recognizing philanthropic support that positively impacts students, research, growth and change for the San Joaquin Valley and beyond. Thank you for investing in our future and providing a lasting impact at UC Merced.

Impact | Campus Engages Parents in the Sexual Violence Prevention Discussion

November 17, 2014
UC Merced continues to be a leader in its approach to sexual violence prevention through programs like Step Up to Safety.

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