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Thirst for Knowledge Leads History Buff Back to School

April 27, 2012
Like many others, 38-year-old Micah Chandler of Merced found himself laid off and without options after the economy nosedived in 2007. When he couldn't find work, Chandler's wife suggested he consider returning to school. He decided to base a new goal on his lifelong love for history and...

Ph.D. Alum Applies a Scholar's Mind to Patriotic Service

April 20, 2012
  When Trevor Albertson (’09) started as the California deputy secretary for veterans services last summer, his longtime focus on higher education came in handy right away. Considering his department’s goal to help veterans achieve stability, he quickly saw that higher education was the key...

Student-Athlete Excels On and Off the Field

September 20, 2011
Sophomore Alexandria Curtis is doing something most students wouldn’t even consider — competing in two of UC Merced’s first varsity intercollegiate sports this fall while juggling a full college course load. “It feels really cool to be able to do both sports, to be able...

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