On May 16, 2009, University of California, Merced (UC Merced) Chancellor Sung-Mo “Steve” Kang presented the Chancellor’s Medal, the highest award given by a UC Chancellor, to Yosemite National Park. This is the first time the Chancellors Award has been given to an organization, rather than an individual. The award …
Read More »Retiring CSU Chancellor Says He’s Leaving University “As Stable And Focused As Ever”
The California State University system is searching for its next chancellor. Timothy White announced Tuesday he’ll retire next June after more than 7 years running the 23-campus system. In an interview with Capital Public Radio, White says he’s leaving the university “as stable and focused” as ever — on students: …
Read More »Local Group Makes Ivy League University Dreams A Reality For Valley Students
High school seniors from across the country are checking their email inboxes this month, eagerly awaiting acceptance letters from colleges and universities. It can be an exciting and stressful time for anyone. But here in the valley, one group of students is ready. FM89’s Christina Lopez reports on one local …
Read More »All 35 of the University of California’s highest-paid employees in 2016 were men
Some keys to earning more than $ 1 million as a University of California employee: Be a doctor. Or a coach. Or maybe an administrator. Also, be a man. The 35 … Click to Continue »
Read More »University marching band abandons Confederate song that called Union “Northern scum”
The University of Maryland marching band will no longer play “Maryland, My Maryland” because of its Confederate references, the school announced. The song, which dates to 1861, called the Union … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Stand against hate at Stan State.’ Protesters shout down university president
Some students loudly interrupted CSU Stanislaus President Ellen Junn’s “Fall Welcome Address” on Monday, chanting, “Stand against hate at Stan State!” and holding up posters urging that white nationalist leader … Click to Continue »
Read More »Brigham Young University Folk Dance Ensemble teaches free workshop in Merced
Building Young Leaders and Brigham Young University Folk Dance Ensemble hold a free dance workshop at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Merced, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »University of California, Merced students gather to protest President-elect Donald Trump
University of California, Merced students gather to protest President-elect Donald Trump outside the Kolligian Library on the UC Merced campus on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »University of California, Merced students march in protest of President-elect Donald Trump
University of California, Merced students march and chant in protest of President-elect Donald Trump on the UC Merced campus Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, 2016. Caution: Video Contains Graphic Language. … Click to Continue »
Read More »University MEChA chapters opting not to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
UC Merced MEChA chapter finds no major significance to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Fresno State MEChA chapter too busy with finals for fiestas Meaning of Cinco de Mayo, some say, is lost behind partying … Click to Continue »
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