Welcome to SSHA
School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
Our school embraces many disciplines, including economics, management, cognitive science, history, political science, literature, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, and the creative arts.
Our faculty are among the very best scholars in the world in their respective disciplines and they have joined UC Merced to create exciting new programs that appeal to our leaders of the future... [read more]
Cognitive Scientist Receives Research Award
Cognitive Science Professor Michael Spivey was recently selected as the 2010 recipient of Sigma Xi's William Procter award, an award for international distinction in research. Past recipients include: Herbert Simon, Margaret Mead, and Stephen Jay Gould. Spivey will accept the award at the national Sigma Xi meeting in November, 2010, and discuss the impact of his research on theories of everyday cognition...
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"Dr. Aldenderfer's vast experience and leadership abilities will undoubtedly be wonderful assets for SSHA," said Keith Alley, executive vice chancellor and provost. ...
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Senior has the 'Write Stuff' for Local Paper
Brittany Best is a senior who has truly enjoyed her college career at UC Merced. Now, she has found a way to share her affection and loyalty for the university with the wider Merced community by writing a regular column...[read more]
