UC Merced ranked 15th in nation on new list of Best Public Colleges
UC Merced has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking published today. Out of 400 universities that were looked at nationwide, UC Merced came in at No. 15 for public institutions. The university was ranked No. 59 overall.
This latest assessment, a joint venture between the Wall Street Journal and…
Hoover School dedicates theater to beloved teacher
Hoover Middle School’s Greek theater now boasts the name of one of their most celebrated teachers. During a ceremony last Wednesday, the outdoor…
Author, actress Karyn Parsons visits Bellevue School
Author and actress Karyn Parsons, best known for her role as Hilary Banks on the TV series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” visited Bellevue…
UC Merced, Merced College Plan New Housing For Transfer Students
UC Merced and Merced College will jointly build a 488-bed student housing project for community college and transfer students.
The California Legislature gave final approval to the $100 million funding mechanism for the project on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
The Promise Housing facility will offer rooms on UC Merced’s campus to…
Catholic Charities, Bishop Brennan honor OLM School
The banquet hall of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church was filled with supporters last Saturday to cheer on the local Our Lady of Mercy School during…
Coats Speaker Series For Careers In Arts & Media
UC Merced has announced the Coats Speaker Series for Careers in the Arts & Media beginning Friday, Sept. 8, at 4:30 p.m.
The Series will be located…
Dignity offers local Girl Scouts hands-on look at medical field
Local Girl Scouts under troop leader Hope Meza — all with varying levels of interest in the medical field — were offered a fun and informative look at what types of jobs and responsibilities are found in medicine, with Dignity Health Medical Group’s recent “Teddy Bear Clinic” in Merced.
The Scouts were divided into two different…
Merced College enrollment rebounds as new academic year…
Merced College enrollments are on the rise.
Like most community colleges throughout the state, Merced College saw significant enrollment decline during the…
Merced Farmers Market gives back to local students
As usual, every Saturday morning, the Merced Certified Farmers Market is open and ready to provide quality produce, products, goods, and more.…