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Grammy-Winning Drummer Antonio Sanchez to Perform Free Concert in Merced
February 7, 2020
Antonio Sanchez broke new ground for musical storytelling with his award-winning soundtrack for “Birdman.” He’s earned multiple Grammys for his work with guitar master Pat Metheny. Now, Sanchez, one of the most acclaimed drummers and... Read More
Concert Series Slated for Merced in 2020
December 20, 2019
A collaboration among the city of Merced, community members and the University of California Merced is bringing a little night music back to the Merced Open Air Theater. Friday evening concerts will begin at the outdoor half-shell, in... Read More
Chancellor Brostrom Welcomes Maria Echaveste for Conversation on Democracy
November 6, 2019
At a time of dramatic political division in our society, the role of universities — as places where people can connect with others and explore ideas — is more important than ever, according to Maria Echaveste, the featured guest for a... Read More
Dawson Wins Harriet Tubman Prize for Book on Aquatic Culture of African Diaspora
October 24, 2019
As a child, Kevin Dawson traveled from California to visit his grandmother in Harlem, where he recalls playing in Jackie Robinson Park. Dawson, an avid swimmer and surfer, would peer through a fence with his cousins to check out the park’s... Read More
Students Bring Death to Life in Annual Downtown Dia de los Muertos Celebration
October 23, 2019
Death is a part of life, a loss surrounded typically by mourning and grief. But what if the passing of a loved one were also a transition to be celebrated? That is the sentiment behind Dia de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” in Mexican... Read More
Students Engineer Art from Trash for Annual Yosemite Facelift Event
October 9, 2019
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, or in this case art. Each year Global Arts Studies Program Lecturer Richard Gomez brings students to Yosemite to create an art installation from nothing other than trash found in the park. This... Read More
National Writing Project Kicks Off Under New Leadership
September 30, 2019
It’s a new school year, which also happens to be a new chapter of the UC Merced Writing Project. The UC Merced Writing Project is a local affiliation of the National Writing Project, which aims to improve writing skills among students as... Read More
Hellman Family Recognizes Young UC Merced Faculty Projects and Careers
August 30, 2019
Six faculty members have been named this year’s Hellman Fellows — two from each of UC Merced’s schools. The 2019-20 winners are: • Professor Anna E. Beaudin, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, School of Natural Sciences; •... Read More
UC Merced Unveils Second Phase of Merced 2020 Project, Says Thank You to Leland
August 19, 2019
Two simple words, “Leland Legacy,” captured the significance of Wednesday’s opening event for the second phase of the Merced 2020 Project, an event that doubled as a goodbye and thank you to outgoing Chancellor Dorothy Leland. The message... Read More
Humanities Grad Students Drive Community Engagement, Public Understanding Through Research
August 8, 2019
Since his undergraduate days in Environmental Studies at Humboldt State University, Ivan Soto has aspired to produce research with a positive impact on the public — not just to benefit the academic community. As a doctoral student in the... Read More
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