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Medical schools will benefit from health care bill - if provision survives
A health care reform bill could mean millions of dollars for the University of California at Merced's proposed medical school, but the university isn't promised a dime.
Proposed UC Merced medical school funding uncertain
WASHINGTON A health-care reform bill could mean millions of dollars for the University of California at Merced's proposed medical school.
Health care reform has become a lottery windfall for members of Congress willing to sell their vote in exchange for dollars.
Valley bacon brings cheers and jeers
Two Central Valley Blue Dogs, Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza, may bring home some serious bacon.
A visit of Eastern lands through Mughal, Persian art
Centuries ago in the Eastern hemisphere, Mughal and Persian art saw its greatest popularity from the 800s through the 1700s.
NBC anchor Lester Holt to speak at UC Merced commencement
Broadcast journalist Lester Holt of NBC will speak at UC Merced's 2010 commencement ceremony.
Sociologist gives advice on turning around Merced
Vaughn Grisham speaks to the editorial board at the Sun-Star about community building in Merced, before giving a lecture to residents in Merced.
Merced City Council takes step toward setting aside land for homeless campground
Merced is one step closer to having a public campground for its homeless community, following a divided vote Monday night by the City Council.
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A Telling Look At President Yudof and His 'Ethereal' Life
Mark Yudof, president of the University of California, is a very important person in the statewide university system.
Valley Crisis Center offers free viewing of inspirational documentary
The Valley Crisis Center will host a free viewing of the film "TROOP 1500," a documentary about young Girl Scouts and their incarcerated mothers, today at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center.
Jobs unite, divide council candidates
The lack of jobs in Merced has taken center stage for the City Council race as candidates try to persuade voters they can lead the community out of its economic malaise.
Michelle Obama to receive video invite from SG, OBS
Getting Obama to speak on campus will be no easy feat: She prefers to garner campus-wide support for her speaking events.
Our View: Provocative ideas for higher education
Cal State Stanislaus president proposes how universities can adapt to new fiscal reality.
UC Merced touts its economic impact
New economic estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau show what most Valley residents already knew: Things were worse in 2008 than they were in 2007.
$2 million grant aids Valley work training
The Clovis Unified School District has wisely taken advantage of millions of dollars in state funds to build career technology programs at all of its high schools.
Better transit needed for UC Merced
There is a dire need for more frequent transportation between UC Merced and the city.
GuluWalk brings attention to plight of Ugandan children
The walk from Applegate Park to UC Merced won't be anything like the nightly trek of children "commuters" in and around Gulu, Uganda.
A recent grant from the U.S. Justice Department will enable the University of California at Merced Police Department to launch programs aimed at fostering a safe campus environment.
Gov. Schwarzenegger signs housing bills during Merced visit
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger briefly visited Merced on Monday, stopping to highlight a package of new laws related to the home foreclosure crisis and meet campus leaders at UC Merced.
Road connecting Hwy. 99, UC Merced may open this year
The first stretch of Campus Parkway, the long-awaited expressway that will connect Highway 99 to the University of California at Merced, could be open to traffic by the end of the year.
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