Cunningham legacy at Merced College continues to grow
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…
Academic excellence highlighted at Honor Scholars Dinner
Families, educators and education leaders gathered last night at the Virginia Smith Honor Scholars Award Dinner, held at the MCOE Downtown Center,…
UC Merced to celebrate Class of 2023 with three ceremonies
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…
Buhach Colony senior earns prestigious UC Berkeley scholarship
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…
Two former OLM students earn top honors at Fresno State
Our Lady of Mercy School in Merced — a Catholic elementary school under the Diocese of Fresno — continues to produce award-winning students who pursue…
Get your Gatsby on at the 46th annual Hors d’oeuvre …
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…
Mary Hofmann Teen Central opens inside County Library
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…
MCSD leaders face ‘next steps’ after they fire …
Union leaders and educators — including four elementary school principals — who spoke up at Tuesday night’s Merced City School District Board (MCSD)…
UC Merced brings Los Lobos to town for community show
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…