Skip to content

News

Student Thankful for Life, Liberty, Education

November 16, 2007
At 22 years old, Bernardo Zepeda took the long way to UC Merced. But for thebioengineeringmajor whotransferredthis fall from Merced College, the journey has been as valuable as the destination. Zepeda’s story of how he arrived at UC Merced is one that almost wasn’t.Immigrating here illegally with...

Partnerships Encourage More Valley Students to Attend College

November 13, 2007
Perhaps the best part about having a research university in the Central Valley, according to Jorge Aguilar, is the access it provides to locals. Aguilar, UC Merced’s associate vice chancellor for educational and community partnerships and special assistant to thechancellor, is charged with...

Partnerships Encourage More Valley Students to Attend College

November 13, 2007
Perhaps the best part about having a research university in the Central Valley, according to Jorge Aguilar, is the access it provides to locals. Aguilar, UC Merced’s associate vice chancellor for educational and community partnerships and special assistant to the chancellor, is charged with...

Transfer Students Don't Fall Through the Cracks at UC Merced

November 7, 2007
University life can be tough for any student, but for transfers, the transition can be even more difficult. They vary in age and life experience, making them a tough population to serve and support, but UC Merced is trying to ensure transfers don’t fall through the cracks. And Jeff Yoshimi,...

Transfer Students Don"t Fall Through the Cracks at UC Merced

November 7, 2007
University life can be tough for any student, but for transfers, the transition can be even more difficult. They vary in age and life experience, making them a tough population to serve and support, but UC Merced is trying to ensure transfers don’t fall through the cracks. AndJeff Yoshimi,...

Steve Kang Inaugurated Chancellor in Campus Ceremony

November 6, 2007
MERCED - Sung-Mo “Steve” Kang, Ph.D., was inaugurated as the second chancellor of the University of California, Merced, today (Nov. 6) in a ceremony on the campus’ academic quad at 10 a.m. Kang was joined on the platform by UC President Robert C. Dynes and Regent Russell S. Gould, as well as other...

Honoring Mentors, Helping Students, UC Merced’s Chancellor Establishes Two Scholarships

November 5, 2007
MERCED - Steve Kang, the University of California, Merced’s chancellor, knows what the opportunity to go to college on scholarship can mean to a student. That’s how he started his own education. He also knows the value of mentoring from seasoned professors and administrators. So he and his wife...

Form and Function: Martial Arts Club Medals in Berkeley Tourney

November 5, 2007
UC Merced’sMartial Arts Clubrecently returned from its first competition, bringing home two gold medals and a trophy. Club President Chris Abrescy calls the experience of competing at UC Berkeley’s Third Annual UC Yongmudo Championship nothing short of amazing. The Oct. 27 tournament was open to...

Professor Selected for Presidential Science and Engineering Award

November 1, 2007
MERCED - Shawn Newsam, an assistant professor in the School of Engineering at the University of California, Merced, has been selected for a prestigious award from the White House. The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) is bestowed by the president’s Office of...

Chancellor to Unveil Vision for UC Merced at Inauguration

October 29, 2007
Four days of celebrations and academic events will surround theNov. 6 ceremonyinauguratingSteve Kangas UC Merced’s second chancellor. Kang, who became chancellor March 1, is a fitting choice to lead the University of California’s newest campus as it seeks to make UC-level education more accessible...

Pages