Skip to content

News

Learn More About Dyslexia and New State Law at Symposium

September 18, 2017
Dyslexia is a neurobiological condition that about 5 percent to 7 percent of people struggle with, yet it remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. The UC Merced Alliance for Child and Family Health and Development and the grassroots organization Decoding Dyslexia of California are sponsoring a...

The Outline: Trump may get something better than a wall

September 15, 2017
Prof. Tanya Golash-Boza comments on the nuances of border security and deportation.

Math Professor Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award

September 15, 2017
Professor Noemi Petra is UC Merced’s newest recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award, which the NSF describes as its “most prestigious award in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic...

Student Success Internship Proposals Due Sept. 25

September 15, 2017
The Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Undergraduate Education are excited to announce the Student Success Internship (SSI) program, which provides opportunities for undergraduate students to build experience and skills related to their career ambitions and integrated with their academic...

Chancellor First in Speaker Series Promoting UC Merced Women

September 14, 2017
Chancellor Dorothy Leland will be the first speaker in a new series, “Women We Admire,” which features women who work on campus. The series, presented by The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (CACSW), is modeled after a similar program hosted by the UC...

U.S. News Ranks UC Merced No. 1 in the Nation for Financial Aid

September 12, 2017
The University of California, Merced, is the No. 1 public university in the nation for financial aid given to first-year students — and a strong performer in graduation and retention rates — according to the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings released...

Annual 5K Run Raises $6,000 for Scholarships

September 11, 2017
The third annual UC Merced Journey 5K Fund Run drew a record 475 participants Saturday and raised more than $6,000, exceeding the event’s stated goal.  Proceeds and donations from this year’s 5K will support cross country athletes through the Ryan Nunez Cross Country Memorial...

Water Documentary Featuring SNRI Researchers to Premiere in Merced

September 11, 2017
A full-length documentary highlighting the relationship between water, food security and, ultimately, global security, features UC Merced researchers and is scheduled to premiere Sept. 14 in downtown Merced. “Beyond the Brink,” a new film from accomplished writer, producer and director...

Nine of Merced’s ‘20 Under 40’ Have Ties to UC Merced

September 11, 2017
The Merced Sun-Star’s inaugural “20 Under 40” list honors rising stars under the age of 40 who are actively engaged in making Merced a better place to live and work — and UC Merced faculty, staff and alumni are clearly doing their part. Among the 20 recipients, announced...

Venture Lab to Host Conference to Promote Women’s Entrepreneurship

September 8, 2017
The UC Merced Venture Lab is hosting The Woman Entrepreneur, a conference dedicated to educating the community and exploring opportunities for women interested in entrepreneurship in the San Joaquin Valley. The conference will be held on campus Sept. 12 and feature panel discussions, breakout...

Pages