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Omega Delta Phi Creates Scholarship to Honor Advisor

December 22, 2021

As part of a heartfelt tribute to their beloved advisor, mentor and “surrogate mom,” a group of university alumni and Omega Delta Phi fraternity members have established the Carla Krogh Legacy Endowed Scholarship, which will support UC Merced students with a demonstrated interest in public and...

Grad Student Awarded 2022 UC-National Lab Fee Research Program Fellowship

December 22, 2021

Gopinathan Chosen for Leadership Role in American Physical Society

December 21, 2021

Professor Ajay Gopinathan has been elected the next vice-chair of the Division of Biological Physics (DBIO) of the American Physical Society (APS), the world's largest organization of physicists. He will serve as vice-chair in March 2023, then move into the positions of chair-elect, chair and past...

Ph.D. Student Goes from Former Inmate to Teaching Prisoners

December 16, 2021

In his early 20s, Cory Mccullough battled addiction and stole to support his habits. The Dos Palos native spent several stints in prison as early as 2011 for commercial burglary. Education was the last thing on his mind. Now, the former inmate finds himself in the joint again, this time not behind...

Fall Commencement Speaker Pursues Goal to Transform Education

December 15, 2021

Na’ilah Suad Nasir has adjusted to Chicago winters as much as a native Californian can. She owns a snow shovel and knows how to use it. She purchased a big, warm coat. “They say there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing,” Nasir said, speaking from her office at The Spencer Foundation...

Survey: Fresno Voters Concerned with Pandemic, Spending Priorities, Basic Needs

December 15, 2021

A representative sample survey of Fresno voters, now in its second year, is giving area policymakers insight into the opinions and concerns of the people they represent. The UC Merced Community and Labor Center partnered with the Fresno County Civic Engagement Table to conduct the Fresno Speaks...

New NSF Grant to support Asian American and Pacific Islander students in Geoscience

December 13, 2021

A team of eight scientists from around the country is organizing a new project to foster belonging and participation among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students in the geosciences, supported by the National Science Foundation. Paleoecology Professor Sora Kim is a member of the team...

UC Merced Announces Return of In-person Commencement

December 13, 2021

After two years of virtual celebrations, UC Merced will honor the accomplishments of the fall 2021 graduates with a traditional in-person commencement this Saturday. In addition, the campus is also inviting summer 2021 graduates who had their commencement affected by the pandemic to join the...

UC Merced Leaps Up in Nature Index’s Young University Rankings

December 9, 2021

UC Merced has earned the distinction of ranking No. 20 among the world's Rising Young Universities, according to the just-released Nature Index 2021 Young Universities — the only U.S. institution to place in the top 25. Among the leading 150 Young Universities, UC Merced ranks No. 80, and for...

Alumnus Creates New Scholarship for UC Merced Medical Students

December 8, 2021

A generous gift from UC Merced alumnus Eric Chen, Ph.D., ’11, and his wife, Joanne Hsu, to establish a new scholarship is advancing the university’s efforts to encourage and support students pursuing medical studies and training in the Central Valley. Scholarship funding — which includes...