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Major Gift to Reimagine Humanities Research, Community-engaged Projects

June 6, 2024
Humanities education has been under fire on college campuses over the past decade. “There’s a lot of concern nationally about graduate education in the humanities. We’re producing plenty of Ph.D.s but are there enough jobs for them upon graduation?” said anthropology and...

CBS NEWS: Heat Dome Scorches West With Record Temps

June 5, 2024

LA TIMES: What is the difference between a heat dome and a heat wave?

June 5, 2024

How Scientific Research Can Inform Visitor and Environmental Management at National Parks

June 5, 2024
National Parks are magnificent landscapes where the public can go for sightseeing and recreation. They also are research labs - gorgeous, awe-inspiring and wild research labs, to be sure. And the science conducted there can help ensure that the parks' natural beauty will be available for...

POLITICO: Mexico's new president is a climate scientist. That could be a boon for California.

June 4, 2024

A Dream Come True: Bobcat Plays for Fiji National Soccer Team

May 31, 2024
Between academic semesters and collegiate soccer seasons, UC Merced standout defender Preeya Singh is representing Fiji on the world stage. Over the past eight months, Singh has played in multiple World Cup and Olympic qualifying games in addition to NAIA National Championship matches. She has...

Lighting the Path: Thank You and Farewell to Charles Nies

May 27, 2024
It’s spring break 2009 and Jane Lawrence is rushing across campus, the words from the phone call still ringing in her ear. The unimaginable is happening and she must tell Charles Nies, First Lady Michelle Obama is coming to UC Merced as commencement speaker. Lawrence, the...

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Chicago summer forecast: Less extreme heat, not as much wildfire smoke as last year, muggier

May 24, 2024

High-Speed Rail, High-Quality Jobs: Career Trek Shows Students Opportunities

May 23, 2024
California high-speed rail, a multibillion-dollar project designed to connect the Central Valley to Los Angeles and the Bay Area, promises swift transportation, the protection of agricultural land and contributions to a cleaner environment. It's also providing a lot of jobs - from design to...

Sharim Film 'Flora' Wins Festival's Social Justice Award

May 23, 2024
“Flora,” a film by UC Professor Yehuda Sharim, earned an award from the Latino and Native American Film Festival. The film, which Sharim describes as a memoir of post-teen daughters of immigrants who must teach themselves about love and tenderness in a world dominated by unnecessary...

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