By Luciana Chavez Blue Devil’s Advocate When Merced College turns to the horizon to ponder its future or looks back to reflect upon its history, the Cunningham family is usually there, looking in the same direction. The family’s relationship with Merced College predates the college’s opening and continues today, as the Cunningham…

Families, educators and education leaders gathered last night at the Virginia Smith Honor Scholars Award Dinner, held at the MCOE Downtown Center,…

Nearly 1,500 students plan to participate in UC Merced's Spring 2023 Commencement that will be celebrated this weekend with three distinct ceremonies on the…

Family and friends of Ernesto Cortez — a graduating senior at Buhach Colony High School — are celebrating the student’s academic success, including being named a recipient of the Regents’ and Chancellor’s Scholarship at UC Berkeley.  This award is the most prestigious scholarship offered by UC Berkeley to entering undergraduate students. The…

Our Lady of Mercy School in Merced — a Catholic elementary school under the Diocese of Fresno — continues to produce award-winning students who pursue…

The wonderful ladies of Soroptimist International of Merced are preparing for the 46th annual Hors d'oeuvre Festival on May 19. This is one of the most…

By Walsh Cassady & Walsh The new Teen Central is designed specifically to create a safe and relaxing teen space at the library, and it’s filled with materials and technology geared toward the age group. There’s a 3-D printer, and a Nintendo Switch, among other features. The new library addition is also the result of several…

Union leaders and educators — including four elementary school principals — who spoke up at Tuesday night’s Merced City School District Board (MCSD)…

Thanks to UC Merced’s “UpstART Presents” organization, the entire Merced community was given a chance to see Los Lobos live in concert at the Merced Theatre…