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Political Science Professor Elaine Denny honored at EJIE Women's Luncheon

April 10, 2026

Congrats to Professor Elaine Denny for being honored at the 3rd annual EJIE Women's Luncheon! This special gathering provides an opportunity to come together as a community, reflect, and engage with inspiring stories that highlight leadership, advocacy, and mentorship across UCM's campus.

Professor Anil Menon Blog Post Published in IGCC

April 9, 2026

Professor Anil Menon and co-author's blog post, Will People Surrender Civil Liberties in Exchange for Action Against Migration? was published in IGCC. Check out the blog post here!

UC Merced Sees Strong Gains in U.S. News Grad School Rankings

April 7, 2026

UC Merced saw broad gains in the U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings with graduate programs rising in national standing, reflecting the campus’s growing academic and research profile. UC Merced’s School of Engineering broke into the top 100 in the rankings, securing No....

Professor Christopher Ojeda Interviewed by KNX News 97.1 FM Los Angeles

March 26, 2026

Politcal Science Professor Christopher Ojeda was interviewed by KNX News 97.1 FM Los Angeles to discuss his book, "The Sad Citizen: How Politics Is Depressing and Why It Matters”. Listen to the interview here. Check out the book here.

UC Merced Climate Experts Explain Why March Heat Wave is Dangerous

March 17, 2026

Temperatures in the 90s are nothing new to the northern San Joaquin Valley. But having them in March, as expected this week, is unusual and potentially dangerous. An exceptionally strong ridge of high pressure will bring record-breaking heat to the entire region, the National Weather Service said....

UC Merced Launches California Government and Policy Certificate Program

March 16, 2026

The inner machinery of democracy in California – from bills and lobbying to courts and elections – is revealed in a professional certification program launched at the University of California, Merced. UC Merced’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) offers the Professional...

For Turlock High Grad, UC Merced is Just Far Enough from Home

March 6, 2026

Breyenne Pierce wasn't sure UC Merced was for her. The Turlock High graduate had followed her passion for water polo to Sierra College in Rocklin. As she was concluding her community college experience, she started looking for a four-year university to complete her degree. "Honestly, I didn't want...

Former Gov. Gray Davis Awarded Chancellor’s Medal for Transformative Leadership in Bringing UC Merced to the Central Valley

February 24, 2026

At an intimate gathering of supporters, UC Merced awarded former Gov. Gray Davis the Chancellor’s Medal — the university’s highest honor — in recognition of his instrumental role in bringing the 10th University of California campus to Merced. The medal was presented recently during a special...

Professor Christopher Ojeda's Book Turned into a Comic

February 19, 2026

Check out a new comic from the UCM Center for Humanities! Professor Ojeda worked with illustrator Eli Africa to turn his book The Sad Citizen into a comic strip. Check the comic here: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1bb006nd

Professor Christopher Ojeda Quoted in DAME Magazine