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Six Graduate Programs Recognized by U.S. News Rankings

March 17, 2020
U.S. News & World Report has ranked six of UC Merced’s engineering graduate programs in its 2021 Best Graduate Schools rankings released today, a sign that the university’s reputation is continuing to build. “We’re particularly proud of this accomplishment given our campus is only 15 years old...

Grad Student Seeks Key Characteristics to Resiliency

February 26, 2020
From a young age, Maria Ramirez Loyola has been fascinated by the trait of resiliency. Her mother escaped an abusive marriage and fled from Mexico to the U.S. with two small children in tow. Ramirez Loyola witnessed first-hand the stress and sleepless nights her mother endured to make ends meet and...

New "Babies" Series on Netflix Features UC Merced Professor's Research on Development

February 21, 2020
Psychology Professor Eric Walle found something interesting when he studied babies who were walking compared to those who were crawling: Babies who walk are not only more mobile, they have vocabularies that are significantly larger than those of the crawlers. It’s a finding that applies to babies...

Dr. Hagger's Research Covered by Science Focus Magazine

February 3, 2020
Dr. Martin Hagger was interviewed by the BBC's Science Focus magazine for their article "This article is scientifcally proven to improve your willpower." The article includes coverage of Dr. Hagger's work and insight about the past of and future for research...

Howell Named Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science

January 1, 2020
Dr. Jennifer Howell was named a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science (APS), an international organization "dedicated to advancing scientific psychology across disciplinary and geographic borders."  The award "is presented to outstanding APS...

Dr. Hagger Interviewed by the Modesto Bee

January 1, 2020
Dr. Martin Hagger was interviewed by the Modesto Bee for their story New year, new you? How to make resolutions for 2020 that work. He emphasized the usefulness of making specific, measurable, and realistic resolutions and focusing on being healthier in the new year. 

Walle and Knothe Publish Chapter in The Social Nature of Emotional Expression

December 17, 2019
Former graduate student Jennifer Knothe and Professor Eric Walle published a chapter in the book, “The Social Nature of Emotional Expression.” Their chapter, “The relational aboutness of emotions in interpersonal contexts,” discusses how emotional communication directs and...

Psychological Science Graduate Students Go Bowling

December 14, 2019
On Saturday 12/14, the first-year Psychological Science students, together with their peer-mentors, spent an evening at the Bellevue Bowl. They were celebrating the completion of their first semester in the graduate program. This outing was organized as part of the Grad-EXCEL program, which is...

Dr. Meaghan Altman Featured in Article on Teaching Introductory College Courses

December 4, 2019
Dr. Meaghan Altman is featured in an article from Education Dive "Mastering the art of teaching introductory courses." She discusses her approach to teaching and how she keeps students engaged.  https://www.educationdive.com/spons/mastering-the-art-of-teaching-introductory-courses/...

Rural Poverty and Health Summit to Feature UC Merced Health Leaders

November 18, 2019
UC Merced health experts will join other Central Valley medical leaders on Friday, Nov. 22, for the Rural Poverty and Health Equity Summit in Delano. Professor Nancy Burke, chair of the Department of Public Health at UC Merced, is a featured speaker and will be part of the event’s opening panel...

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