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California farms are facing an increase in pests on some of its most vital crops due to climate change – and can expect to face more.

Almost a year after University of California ratified a contract with academic workers, graduate students say they are still involved in negotiations.

At UC Merced, anti-war protests followed a resolution that passed the university’s student senate last week.

The dual project – a first in the Valley – will provide affordable, on-campus housing for both Merced College and UC Merced students.

The program started their first cohort of 15 students in late August, but recruiting has already begun for the next group.

UC Merced and UCSF Fresno are training Valley students close to home.

Charles Ogletree, who at Harvard was a mentor to future President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, dedicated much of his life and career to advancing civil rights and racial justice.

An anonymous donation of $9 million to UC Merced will provide security to a scholarship program that helps local high school students attend the university.

Ph.D. candidate Jessica Wilson’s three-minute speech about her CBD research beat out the competition at UC Merced’s Grad Slam. Next month she will compete against the winners at other UC campuses.

Workplace health and safety were just a few of the topics discussed at the round table hosted by the UC Merced Community and Labor Center.