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$1.5M Grant Will Transform Chemistry Curriculum, Improve Access to STEM Careers

September 4, 2018
It’s a startling statistic: Nearly 30 percent of UC Merced students who start their college careers in the School of Natural Sciences (SNS) switch to majors outside the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields by their second year. But a new five-year, $1.5 million grant from the...

Soccer Teams Inaugurate New Field with Two Games on Labor Day

August 31, 2018
UC Merced’s men's and women's soccer team's invite everyone out to an inaugural double-header on the newly unveiled Bobcat Field. The games are presented by the Merced Mall and begin at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3. Bring the whole family for free kettle corn, face-painting, T-shirt...

Staff Excellence Award Winners Honored for Exceptional Service

August 30, 2018
UC Merced staff members play an important role in supporting the campus’s mission. Many go above and beyond the call of duty to support students, faculty, academic programs and the community at large. Each year, the university honors exceptional staff members for their outstanding achievements and...

News and Notes: Speaker to Discuss HSI, STEM; Intern Project Proposals Due Sept. 7

August 28, 2018
On Sept. 5, educational studies Professor Anne-Marie Nuñez from Ohio State University will talk about UC Merced as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and how HSIs contribute to the STEM workforce and inclusivity within academia. Her lecture “Realizing the Contributions of Hispanic Serving...

New Year Begins With New Students, Spaces and Programs

August 22, 2018
UC Merced began its 14th academic year today, welcoming new and returning students into new buildings. Students moving in this year are the first to experience the newest residence halls, Glacier Point and Granite Pass, which opened this month as part of the Merced 2020 Project’s Phase 1. These...

Men’s Soccer Team Gaining in Recognition and Rankings

August 21, 2018
The University of California, Merced men's soccer team enters the season this week ranked No. 23 in the NAIA Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll. The ranking marks the first time in program history that the Bobcats begin their season ranked. They open their 2018 campaign against No. 22...

Guatemalan Nobelist Announced as This Year’s Spendlove Prize Recipient

August 20, 2018
Nobel laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum, recognized for her work in social and ethno-cultural reform, has been selected to receive the 2018 Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance at UC Merced. “Rigoberta Menchú is a perfect choice for the...

Moving In: First Buildings of Massive Expansion Open to Students

August 20, 2018
Less than two years after breaking ground on its unprecedented campus expansion, the University of California, Merced, last week celebrated the opening of the first three buildings of the Merced 2020 Project. More than 400 people were on hand for an opening celebration Thursday, including UC Merced...

Study: Snacking on Almonds a Healthy Alternative for Breakfast-Skipping Students

August 16, 2018
Independence: It’s what many students value most about the transition to college life. But the freedom to make decisions without interference from parents can lead to unhealthy eating habits. There’s the dreaded “Freshman 15” — the 15 pounds that students purportedly gain during their first year of...

Student Success Internship Program Returns, Project Proposals Due Sept. 7

August 14, 2018
Campus departments and schools: Here’s a chance to get your projects off the ground while helping students gain valuable experience. The only cost is the time you invest with your interns. UC Merced’s Student Success Internship (SSI) program is returning for its fourth year, and the application...

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