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The invincible Class of 2021
June 9, 2021
They weathered an extraordinary year and have come out stronger.
A new way to remove salts and toxic metals from water
June 3, 2021
Desalination can help meet growing water needs globally, but current techniques are limited. A new approach holds promise.
Congrats to UC’s 2021 Grad Slam winners!
May 11, 2021
UC Merced’s Shayna Bennett took home the top prize after showcasing her research in under three minutes during UC’s 2021 Grad Slam contest.
Game on! Tune in to watch UC grad students explain their research in three minutes flat
April 29, 2021
Vote online for your favorite contestants during UC’s 6th annual Grad Slam contest.
Selina Brinkmann becomes UC Merced’s first Rhodes Scholar
March 11, 2021
Master’s student Selina Brinkmann has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship for study at Oxford University — a first for the campus.
Change is in the air
January 22, 2021
UC Santa Barbara joins group of 19 universities dedicated to a three-year effort to diversify faculty in STEM fields.
Discovering an icon in plain sight
September 10, 2020
A history grad student’s research leads to the discovery of Black nurse Biddy Mason in Depression-era murals.
UC president honors student leadership on DACA, representation in science
July 30, 2020
UCLA’s Dellara Gorjian and UC Merced’s Radio Bio were honored for outstanding public service at the July 30 UC Regents meeting.
Relief and joy abound: DACA recipients react to the Supreme Court victory
June 19, 2020
For thousands of UC DACA students, yesterday was the news they have been daring to hope for: that they can continue their educations, remain in their communities and keep contributing in their fields, from health care to education.
UCSF students create COVID-19 fact check website
May 28, 2020
Two dozen medical students put together a site in six languages that clearly, cleanly separates fact from myth.