Acting President Susan Walsh would not speak to the Sun-Star She denied sheriff’s claims through a spokesman Sheriff claimed she used police as ‘political tool’ … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sheriff blasts Merced College president over contract dispute
The Sheriff’s Department and Merced College can’t agree on new terms Sheriff says he should have sole decision-making for campus sergeant Merced College leaders said they want a say, too … Click to Continue »
Read More »Websites connect college students with ‘sugar daddies’ willing to pay the bills
Some students say it allows them to get education without the crushing debt Critics say the arrangements smack of prostitution and could be unsafe Others argue that it takes advantage of women in vulnerable situations … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College retiring staff honored
Seven staff members are retiring Merced College actively seeking candidates for retirees positions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College graduation is Friday
A total of 1,093 degrees and 406 certificates of achievement will be handed out Honor students will get special recognition The Professor of the Year Award will also be announced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Japanese students call on Merced College board to address issues with home stay program
Izumi Ota, an international student from Japan, spoke to the Merced College board on behalf of her friends hoping the board would address issues students are experiencing with their home stay program, YES International. Students say their host families have not been fulfilling their contracts by providing adequate meals and …
Read More »Merced College exchange students denounce living conditions with host homes
A group of international students say host families not keeping with their contracts One student representative addressed Merced College board on issues College says it’s only responsible for education, homestay program deals with host families … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College board appoints Walsh as interim president
Former college president announced retirement, placed on leave earlier this year Walsh will serve in interim role until new president found … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced, Merced College graduates about to walk the stage
UC Merced ceremonies are this weekend Merced College’s commencement is May 27 UC Merced’s speakers have been named … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hundreds attend Tenaya’s College & Career Night in Merced
More than 200 junior-high students attended Students had a chance to meeting with college officials, police & firefighters, among others … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College awarded $1.5 million grant to train instructors
Grant given by California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Only half of 86 applicants were given grants … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College holds first-ever ‘Preview Days’
High school seniors from the Merced area visited the campuses in Los Banos and Merced Organizers said students can sometimes get ‘lost’ over the summer Students could enroll, line up financial aid … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College show draws inspiration from genocide
The artist said he’s visited Cambodia for decades He incorporates paper and alphabets from Asia in artwork The art combines Eastern and Western sensibilities … Click to Continue »
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