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Medical Education at UC Merced Grows; Adds New Students, Faculty

November 21, 2024

Medical education at UC Merced is expanding at a rapid pace as part of the campus’ long-term goal to address the shortage of physicians and health care professionals in the Central Valley. This fall, the university welcomed the second cohort of students in the B.S.-to-M.D. pathway....

Postdoctoral Fellow Earns Best Presentation at International Conference

Deepti Chittamuru won the best abstract award — out of 700 abstracts submitted — at the 17th International Conference on Communication in Healthcare. She was also awarded the...

Interim Chancellor Nathan Brostom welcomes Maria Echaveste to UC Merced for a conversation on "The Future of American Democracy."

Chancellor Brostrom Welcomes Maria Echaveste for Conversation on Democracy

At a time of dramatic political division in our society, the role of universities — as places where people can connect with others and explore ideas — is more important than ever,...

Votes Needed to Bring Concert Series to Merced

UC Merced is leading the charge to bring free outdoor concerts to Merced. Through Nov. 20, you can cast a vote for Merced to be named one of the Levitt AMP finalists. If Merced finishes in the...

An impact showcase provided trustees and invited guests the opportunity to learn about spaces in the two new research buildings on campus.

Brostrom Delivers Annual University Address, Welcomes New Trustees

The UC Merced Foundation Board of Trustees welcomed six new members, and an alumni representative, on Wednesday during their fall meeting on campus. The Foundation welcomed: Sally Bednar,...

Maria Echaveste, Former Senior White House Official, Set to Visit UC Merced

American democracy is an evolving force, one on the edge of peril, and the future of our government depends on how — and whether — individual Americans choose to be part of it, says Maria...

The Chancellor's Annual Address to the UC Merced Foundation

Ladies and gentlemen, members of the board of trustees and members of our community, friends of the University of California Merced, students, faculty and staff — I would like to begin on a...

Political Science Professor Jessica Trounstine is the first faculty member to receive the UC Merced Foundation Board of Trustees Presidential Chair.

Political Scientist Trounstine Appointed Inaugural Endowed Presidential Chair

Political science Professor Jessica Trounstine has been awarded the inaugural UC Merced Foundation Board of Trustees Presidential Chair. This chair was created to recognize the excellent...

UC Merced Named a Top “Green College” by Princeton Review

UC Merced has been named one of the best schools for environmental sustainability and quality of campus life, placing 20th on The Princeton Review’s list of top 50 “green colleges....

The Faculty and Staff Open Enrollment Benefits & Wellness Fair will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Yablokoff-Wallace Dining Center.

Open Enrollment Period Offers New Options for Staff, Faculty

A new supplemental health insurance option and a realignment of prescription medications covered under PPOs are among the featured changes in benefits for UC Merced staff and faculty members as the...