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Future Engineer Merges Academic Passion with Community Service

October 30, 2009
Joshua Gonzales describes himself as a voracious reader. But with his list of activities and interests, the UC Mercedsophomorecould also be easily described as a voracious “doer.” In addition to taking a full load of classes, theengineeringmajoris involved in a number of pursuits. He’s an active...

MyAudit Helps Students See the Big Picture

October 30, 2009
For most college students, figuring out degree requirements, graduation date and grade-point average is often a dreaded chore. Thanks to a new online system, checking academic records just got a lot easier for UC Merced students. About 176 undergraduate students tested outMyAudit- the campus’ new...

MyAudit Helps Students See the Big Picture

October 30, 2009
For most college students, figuring out degree requirements, graduation date and grade-point average is often a dreaded chore. Thanks to a new online system, checking academic records just got a lot easier for UC Merced students. About 176 undergraduate students tested out MyAudit – the campus’...

Affording College Doesn't Have to Cause a Fright

October 23, 2009
Halloween may be just around the corner, but ghosts and goblins aren’t what cause high school seniors nightmares nowadays. Concerns over affording college have both parents and students losing sleep at night. Rather than let you quake in your boots, the University of California has a message of...

Twin efforts to increase student support announced

October 23, 2009
Seeking to help keep the University of California accessible and affordable for California students, UC President Mark G. Yudof today (Oct. 23) announced an ambitious fundraising effort that aims to raise $1 billion for student support over the next four years. Yudof also announced that he would...

Sophomore Enjoys Role as Outspoken Campus Conservative

October 23, 2009
Michael Fincher might just be the most politically conservative student on the UC Merced campus. He is the editor of The Right Side, a conservative publication produced by the UCMerced College Republicans, the group Fincher co-founded last year. In his dual role of vice president of external...

Affording College Doesn"t Have to Cause a Fright

October 23, 2009
Halloween may be just around the corner, but ghosts and goblins aren’t what cause high school seniors nightmares nowadays. Concerns overaffording collegehave both parents and students losing sleep at night. Rather than let you quake in your boots, the University of California has a message of hope...

UC Merced's Economic Contribution to San Joaquin Valley Tops $450 Million

October 22, 2009
MERCED – The University of California, Merced has contributed nearly $456 million in direct economic value to the San Joaquin Valley since the beginning of operations in Merced in July 2000, the university said today (Oct. 22). Through August 2009, UC Merced has paid $269 million in local wages,...

UC Merced Executive Education: Applications Now Available for Executive Leadership Seminar for Park and Public Land Managers

October 20, 2009
MERCED - The context surrounding parks and protected areas is rapidly changing. Climate change, habitat loss, suburban and urban encroachment, increased fire severity, budget constraints and countless other problems pose challenges that require careful analysis and sophisticated solutions by ...

UC Merced Police Awarded Federal Grant to Fund Programs Fighting Violence Against Women on Campus

October 20, 2009
MERCED - The University of California, Merced, prides itself on the intimacy of its campus community. With more than 3,400 enrolled students, just about every face on campus is a familiar one. That sense of community is important for a number of reasons. It fosters a collaborative working/learning...

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