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Shavone Charles is First Alum Chosen for Commencement Keynote

November 7, 2017
UC Merced is welcoming back its first alumni keynote speaker, Shavone Charles, to address December 2017 graduates at its first Fall Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16. Charles received her bachelor’s degree from UC Merced in literature in 2012. While on campus, she helped new students navigate...

Education, Service Among Campus Community’s Contributions

November 7, 2017
When the University of California chose Merced as the site for its 10th campus, the dream was to make a difference in the heart of California. As the campus matures and gains national exposure through rankings and the Merced 2020 Project, its impact is undeniable. But dig a little deeper and you’ll...

Venture Lab Aids Local Startups With Free Legal Services

November 7, 2017
Early-stage startups often find themselves in a difficult bind. They need legal counsel to help them form business entities, understand tax liabilities, license inventions and draft terms of service. But many startups can’t afford lawyers. That’s where UC Merced’s Venture Lab can help. “Many...

Campus Celebrates Community at Homecoming

October 11, 2017
UC Merced’s Homecoming Oct. 20-22 will draw students, staff, faculty, alumni, family and friends together for a weekend of activities that highlight the campus and the community. For the first time, three major campus events are being combined into a larger celebration. At Homecoming, alumni are...

Photographer’s Exhibit Depicts Students’ Decade-Long Journeys

October 5, 2017
Through a series of black-and-white photographic portraits taken 10 years apart, photographer Roger J. Wyan’s “Transitions” exhibit explores the journeys of some of UC Merced’s first students during an influential period of growth in their lives. In 2005-06, Wyan photographed 220 students, mostly...

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