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New Fresno State president has strong Valley roots
... he'll be an advocate for the Valley's economy. He's already taken that role once as part of the founding team at UC Merced. Student government leaders are encouraged by the new president's roots. "It's definitely nice knowing that he's from the ... Comment?
UC Merced Connect: Innovate to Grow brings student inventions to the forefront
Four of 27 student teams were named this year's winners of UC Merced's second annual Innovate to Grow competition Friday after a daylong series of presentations and exhibits. Comment?
Oklahoma tornado claims the lives of 51
Controlling headlines has been the story of a massive tornado traveling through and destroying the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing approximately 51 people. Comment?
UC Merced Connect: Student finds success outside comfort zone
Stephanie Toledo didn't want anything to get in the way of her academic success when she arrived at UC Merced. Comment?
UC Merced grads' enduring bond with valley noted at Sunday celebration
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The gusty Sunday wind blew away many graduation caps, but it didn't stop more than 500 UC Merced graduates as they marched across the stage savoring a proud moment. Comment?
Welcome, Grads: Merced's annual Cap & Town offers food, fun, celebration
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... interactive with the whole community and become friends with a whole bunch of new people." With two graduations at UC Merced this weekend, many of the area hotels were sold out, Baker said. "So we're able to have all the visitors come down and get ... Comment?
'You worked hard,' UC Merced students told as they claim diplomas Saturday
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For inspiration, the 460 graduates of UC Merced on Saturday could draw upon the wisdom of an ex-astronaut, their chancellor, and a fellow student and researcher as they chart their futures. Comment?
Hundreds of UC Merced students receive their degrees
This is the first time U.C. Merced has ever held two ceremonies because of the growing number of students. Administrators say more than one thousand graduates took part in the campus's eighth commencement exercise. That's the most in the university's history, and 48 percent more than last year. Comment?
1,000-plus graduate UC Merced this weekend
... for a post-doctoral position at UC Davis, which will extend her research career. Amrine, who has studied at UC Merced for five years as well as five years before that at the University of Wyoming, thought Saturday's commencement ceremony was ... Comment?
... be performed for children in 10 private performances this month, culminating with a public performance May 24 at UC Merced. Suggested donations are $5 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, email musicstudio3@comcast.net . Building ... Comment?
Father, son graduating UC
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... hours at that desk the past three years as he ran his own business while working toward his anthropology degree at UC Merced. "He has stuff spread out all over," wife Dana said. "It was like, just close the door and nobody go in there." The desk may ... Comment?
Dorothy Leland: UC Merced's Project 2020 -- An open letter to the community
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As UC Merced concludes its eighth academic year and prepares to award degrees to another outstanding class of graduates this weekend , I am pleased to provide our neighbors and the greater Merced community with an update on our physical expansion plans in the face of rapidly growing student demand for admission. Comment?
UC Merced expansion proposal approved
A plan to reshape the face of the UC Merced campus by developing more buildings on less acreage through partnerships with private firms won approval Tuesday of the Board of Regents. Comment?
Board of Regents approve UC Merced expansion plans
A plan to develop more buildings on UC Merceds campus while using less acres of space was approved during a Tuesday meeting of the UC Board of Regents. Comment?
HMA students awarded $708,560 in scholarships
... and Nguyen's $14,090. School scholarships represented included Porterville College, who offered 12 awards; UC Merced, UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Davis, UC San Diego, Brigham Young University, San Diego State University, Cal Poly State University and ... Comment?
EDITORIAL: Leland's plan gives UC Merced chance to grow
... class, 900 students, will cross the stage this weekend. More than 17,000 students applied for fall admission, but UC Merced has room to accept only about 1,600. UC Merced is growing faster in people and programs than it is in facilities. Chancellor ... Comment?
UC Merced campus plan unable to match enrollment growth?
UC Merced is growing fast and officials say the university's buildings and facilities won't be able to keep up. Comment?
AAUW honors 33 East Contra Costa high school seniors
... senior scholars since 1960s. ANTIOCH HIGH: Mitchell Anthony will study mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley or UC Merced. He has been active in Knights of Columbus and is a six-time scholar athlete. Olivia Bailey heads to University of Utah to ... Comment?
UC Merced to celebrate its largest class of students
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The stage was being set Tuesday for the eighth commencement ceremonies this weekend at UC Merced, where more than 1,000 graduates are expected to turn their tassels. Comment?
The Learning Network Blog: Do You Have Helicopter Parents?
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How involved are your parents in your life? How much do they step in to help you with your schoolwork, social life, college applications, hobbies, sports or anything else? How often do they try to solve your problems? Do you like having their help, or do you find it burdensome? Why? American parents are more involved in our children's lives than ... (more) Comment?