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Program Helped Her Finish a Degree After 14 Years. Now She's Helping Others

January 22, 2025
It took Lilly Uvalle a few tries to complete her education at UC Merced. Uvalle started her collegiate career in the fall of 2010 after graduating from Buhach Colony High School in Atwater. "I did two years, my freshman and sophomore years," she said. "Then I withdrew. I tried...

The FDA knew long ago that red dye No. 3 causes cancer. Why did it take so long to ban it?

January 15, 2025

Novel Research Reveals Costs, Rewards for Youth Who Serve as Emotion Interpreters

January 13, 2025
Young people whose parents or caregivers aren’t acclimated to their community’s dominant language and culture play a valuable role in bridging communication gaps, including unspoken misunderstandings triggered by a gesture or facial expression. These interpreters, who range from pre-...

Former President Carter Inspired Many During Visit to UC Merced

January 9, 2025
In 2010, former President Jimmy Carter made his way to a young University of California, Merced campus to accept the Spendlove Prize in social justice, diplomacy and tolerance and to speak to the National Parks Institute. "This is an honor for me," the president said, according to news...

It's not really the typical time for nasty California fires. What changed that?

January 9, 2025

Award Supports Research into What Makes Things Stick Under Water

January 8, 2025
Understanding how bacteria and other organisms stick to surfaces in wet environments could help develop better products ranging from medical adhesives to specialized boat paint. UC Merced chemical and materials engineering Professor Roberto Andresen Eguiluz has been awarded $168,700 from...

Last year, 96% of California was drought-free. A new map is far more grim.

January 5, 2025

Newsom's executive order targets ultra-processed foods, improving public health

January 3, 2025

2024: The Year in Photos

December 20, 2024
A lot happened in 2024. Thankfully, we have some very talented photographers to document it all! Enjoy this look back at some of the images of the past year.     

2024 Year in Review

December 19, 2024
2024 was a remarkable year for UC Merced. From groundbreaking research and academic excellence to inspiring student achievements and impactful community engagement, it has been a year of growth, innovation, and resilience. All of this was documented by our newsroom staff in more than 200 articles...

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