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Josiah Beharry Offers Unique Perspective as 50th Student Regent

December 18, 2024
First-generation doctoral student Josiah Beharry made history in 2023 when he was chosen as the first student regent from UC Merced. In addition to being the 50th student to serve on the Board of Regents that governs the University of California system, Beharry also is the first publicly identified...

UC Merced-led WE Will! Awards $14.2 Million to Education, Health Partners

November 19, 2024
UC Merced-led WE Will! Workforce and Education Collaborative has awarded an additional $4.2 million to education and healthcare partners in Merced, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties. A total of 21 health care and education projects focusing on "recovery with equity" initiatives received funding...

Why did Donald Trump win Fresno County? 'People just voted their pocketbook'

November 17, 2024
Donald Trump won Fresno county this 2024 Presidential Election, UC Merced Political Science Professor and CAPE Director Dr. Nathan Monroe covers potential reasons why in an interview with the Fresno Bee. read more here

Spendlove Prize Winner Brings Spirit of Ubuntu to UC Merced

November 14, 2024
Tsitsi Dangarembga spread the spirit of ubuntu over UC Merced on Wednesday night, imparting its message of “how we can be good people who live well together.” Dangarembga, a Zimbabwean filmmaker, writer and activist, is the 16th recipient of the Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social...

What will Republican majorities in House and Senate mean for Trump's second presidency?

November 13, 2024
Now that the Republicans hold the majority in the House and Senate what does this mean for Trump’s second term as president? Read what UC Merced Political Science Professor Dr. Nathan Monroe has to say about it here

Fellowship Draws UC Merced Alum Back to the Capitol

November 13, 2024
As one of UC Merced’s first students, Josue “Josh” Franco seized the chance to help shape student government for future scholars on campus; now he has grasped a new opportunity on Capitol Hill. The three-time alumnus (B.A. ’09, M.A. ’16, Ph.D. ’18) has been awarded the American Political Science...

3 New Majors Meet at Crossroads of Communication and Science

November 12, 2024
Information – how it is shaped, delivered and received – is a thread that runs through three dynamic new majors at UC Merced. Communication and media; neuroscience; and science, technology and ethics will be available to undergraduate students in the fall semester 2025. The majors are centered in...

What it means if the GOP controls House, Senate, and White House

November 7, 2024
With the recent election you might wonder what could happen if the republican party takes control. Dr. Monroe covers this potential outcome in an interview with abc30.    read the full article here

California Proposition 36 Passes: Here's how it will impact the community

November 7, 2024
Curious to know how recently passed Proposition 36 will effect our community? Dr. Monroe goes into depth on the Proposition and it's impact. Read the full article here

Interview with UC Merced professor the day after election

November 6, 2024
UC Merced Political Science professor and CAPE Program Director, Dr. Nathan Monroe, was interviewed the day after the election by FOX26. Find out what Dr. Monroe had to say post-election by watching this video here

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