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UC Merced Students Take To The Hill

November 16, 2009
When seven ambitious UC Merced students signed up to participate in this semester’s UCDC program, they were eager to study and live in the nation’s capital, but they didn’t realize it would be the opportunity of a lifetime. The UC-sponsored program provides students the chance to observe public...

International Education Week Opens a World of Possibilities

November 13, 2009
According to senior José Palma, studying abroad is one of the best experiences any student can have while attending UC Merced. Although he could have finished his degrees in anthropology and psychology last summer, Palma opted to take advantage of studying abroad this semester. “I wanted to learn...

International Education Week Opens a World of Possibilities

November 13, 2009
According to senior José Palma, studying abroad is one of the best experiences any student can have while attending UC Merced. Although he could have finished his degrees inanthropologyandpsychologylast summer, Palma opted to take advantage of studying abroad this semester. I wanted to learn more...

UCSC Psychology Professor Awarded UC Merced’s Spendlove Prize

November 13, 2009
Public Invited to Evening Lecture Focusing on Connection MERCED - Faye J. Crosby, a social psychologist and expert on affirmative action, is the recipient of this year’s Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance. The University of California, Merced, will...

Junior Embraces Research Opportunities at UC Merced

November 13, 2009
UC Merced promises to offer students the opportunity to conductresearchearly in their academic careers. Junior Yuriana Aguilar is proof that the campus - and its faculty - makes good on its word. Thebiological sciencesmajor from Fresno has been working inMonica Medina’slab since her sophomore year...

UC Merced Unveils New Solar Power System

November 10, 2009
MERCED, CA — November 10, 2009 — The University of California, Merced announced today (Nov. 10) the completion of a 1 megawatt solar power system at the campus, marking the university’s inaugural effort to produce clean, renewable energy as the first American research university of the 21st ...

Chancellor Statement About Funding Support for Medical School Development in National Healthcare Legislation

November 10, 2009
We are most appreciative of Congressman Dennis Cardoza's leadership in ensuring that the San Joaquin Valley benefits from the national healthcare legislation by advocating for funding for the development of medical schools in federally designated health professional shortage areas. The Valley is...

Chancellor Statement About Funding Support for Medical School Development in National Healthcare Legislation

November 10, 2009
Statement from Steve Kang, Chancellor, about funding support for medical school development in H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act We are most appreciative of Congressman Dennis Cardoza’s leadership in ensuring that the San Joaquin Valley benefits from the national healthcare...

UC Merced Lands Acclaimed Broadcast Journalist as Speaker for Commencement 2010

November 6, 2009
MERCED, Calif. — The University of California, Merced, has selected veteran TV journalist Lester Holt of NBC to deliver the keynote address at Commencement 2010. Holt is no stranger to UC Merced. He visited the campus last spring to interview students about the successful campaign to woo First Lady...

Students Aim High to Launch Rocket Team

November 5, 2009
Mechanical engineering students Luis Bernardo, Philip Jensen and Christian Moe have more than a major in common.  They all have a thing for rockets. The trio, all community college transfers, are working together to launch an on-campus rocket team. Their goal is to bring together a mix of students...

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