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Dr. Briana Ballis Publishes in the American Economic Journal

November 10, 2021

Briana Ballis, Assistant Professor in Economics, has published an article in the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy on the "The Long-Run Impacts of Special Educcation." Abstract: Over 13 percent of US students participate in special education (SE)...

Dr. Fanis Tsoulouhas Publishes in the Journal of Government & Economics

November 5, 2021

Professor Fanis Tsoulouhas has a new publication in the Journal of Government and Economics titled "Why do countries in financial distress strategically delay seeking help?" The paper differs from current literature by providing a systematic analysis of the relationship between...

Incoming Grad Students Get a Jump Start

August 19, 2021

While the campus remained quieter than usual this summer, a group of new graduate students began their UC Merced journey earlier than the rest of their cohort. On July 6, 19 incoming grad students began the six-week Competitive Edge Summer Bridge program to get a head start in acclimating to...

New AI Institute Expands UC Merced’s Smart, Sustainable Agriculture Effort

July 29, 2021

With a new $20 million federal grant, UC Merced becomes part of a multi-institutional research collaborative to develop artificial intelligence — or AI — solutions to tackle some of agriculture’s biggest challenges related to water management, climate change and integration of new technology into...

Q&A: Alumnus Sang Hoang Founds Nonprofit to Fight Asian Hate and Injustice

July 14, 2021

Sang Hoang ('20) says he has had enough. The University of California, Merced alumnus is tired of seeing countless attacks on Asian Americans, which have only increased amid the coronavirus pandemic. To help bring light to these crimes, battle anti-Asian hate and injustice, and empower young...

University Friends Circle Recognizes Six Students and Two Service Organizations with Awards

May 14, 2021

Since 2008, University Friends Circle (UFC) has shown its support to UC Merced students through programs that promote community interaction. One way UFC has been a critical advocate of the campus is by raising funds each year for UC Merced students and organizations through an endowed scholarship...

Class of 2021 Economics and MBE Graduation Watch Party!!

May 11, 2021

Join us in congratulating our 2021 Economics and MBE Graduates! Economics and Business Management faculty will be hosting a Watch Party Saturday, May 15th from 9:00 am to 11:am! Hope you see you there!

Undergrad Experience: Magali Torres Cervantes

March 3, 2021

Name: Magali Torres Cervantes Year: Third year Major: Management and Business Economics Hometown: Merced What is a memorable project that you worked on during your time at UC Merced? A memorable project I worked on during my time at UC Merced is being part of the 2020 Creating a Path to Success (...

Study Finds No Gender Discrimination When Leaders Use Confident Language

February 18, 2021

People tend to listen to big talkers, whether they are women or men. Still, more women prefer not to use assertive language, according to a new study by economics Professor Ketki Sheth. The study published in Management Science was conducted with fellow economist Shanthi Manian at Washington State...