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2021 State of the University Address Highlights UC Merced’s Accomplishments

October 8, 2021

Delivering his first in-person State of the University campus address, Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz outlined the progress UC Merced has achieved across many fields and laid out initial plans for investing a historic $20 million gift to the university. “The state of UC Merced is indeed exceptional...

Scientists Assemble a Biological Clock in a Test Tube to Study How It Works

October 7, 2021

Daily cycles in virtually every aspect of our physiology are driven by biological clocks (also called circadian clocks) in our cells. The cyclical interactions of clock proteins keep the biological rhythms of life in tune with the daily cycle of night and day, and this happens not only in humans...

UC Merced Leads Innovative Effort to Secure Water for Agriculture and Ecosystems

October 6, 2021

UC Merced’s largest research grant in its 16-year history aims to improve agricultural and environmental water resilience. The new $10 million collaborative focuses on water banking, trading and improvements in data-driven management practices to arrive at a climate-resilient future in water-scarce...

Brain Study 'Turns Off the Brake' to Understand How Sympathy Can Be Increased

October 5, 2021

A new study by faculty members and students in UC Merced's Department of Cognitive and Information Sciences takes a closer look at the sympathy people have for one another. The researchers who conducted the transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) study found that "turning down" activity in a...

New Swarth Fogel NRS Undergraduate Research Scholarship to Support Student Field Research

October 4, 2021

UC Merced undergraduates interested in pursuing field research and mentorship opportunities at one of the University of California Natural Reserve System (NRS) sites will now have access to vital scholarship support, thanks to a generous gift from Professor Marilyn L. Fogel and Christopher W....

Campus Talent Search Program Funded for the Next Five Years

October 4, 2021

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded UC Merced’s Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP) five grants totaling more than $6.9 million for its Talent Search program. The program aims to increase the number of youths from disadvantaged backgrounds to continue their post-secondary education...

Scholars Bridge Crossing Returns: 'Finally, We're Here Together'

October 1, 2021

Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz stood at a podium framed by blue and gold balloons and smiled at the throng of students who had come for the Scholars Bridge Crossing. “Finally, we’re here together,” he said. “Finally!” It was a happy acknowledgment of the extraordinary journey taken by not just by...

NCPC Hosting Free Webinar on Policy and the Media

October 1, 2021

UC Merced's Nicotine and Cannabis Policy Center (NCPC) and the American Heart Association are hosting a free webinar to provide insight on generating media coverage and helping change public perceptions on a variety of issues in the Central Valley. "Policy and the Media - How to Influence Change...

UC Merced Names First Endowed Chair in Medical Education

September 30, 2021

Distinguished UC Merced Director of Medical Education and public health Professor Dr. Thelma Hurd has been appointed the inaugural Thondapu Family Endowed Chair in Medical Education. “I am both gratified and honored,” said Hurd. “It is truly an important step in establishing a long-term medical...

Research Shows Sleep and Social Support Are Vital to Latina Teen Mothers' Mental Health

September 29, 2021

It's no surprise that a good night's rest is one of the most important factors for a person's well-being, but not everyone can say they have the luxury of being able to sleep for eight hours a night. New research from UC Merced is shedding light on the problems this can cause, specifically for the...