Education

UC Merced Selected to Host Prestigious COSMOS STEM Program, Opening Doors for Central Valley Students
Merced, CA (December 16, 2025) -- UC Merced is expanding its academic reach in a major way by becoming one…
Los Banos Student Shines at 2025 Merced County Spelling Bee
Los Banos, CA (December 12, 2025) — A standout performance by a local student at the 2025 Merced County Spelling…
MacKenzie Scott Gives Record-Breaking $38 Million to UC Merced
Merced, CA (December 11, 2025) -- MacKenzie Scott has donated $38 million to the University of California, Merced, marking the…
Merced County Superintendent Dr. Steve Tietjen Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2026
Merced, CA (November 7, 2025) -- Dr. Steve M. Tietjen, the 29th Merced County Superintendent of Schools, has announced that…
UC Merced Ranked Among Top 25 Public Universities in the Nation
Merced, CA (October 15, 2025) -- According to UC Merced News, the University of California, Merced has officially been ranked…
For Immediate Release: School’s In & Scholarships Are Too: Merced County Families Can Now Claim Their Share of $27 Million in CalKIDS Scholarships
Merced, CA (September 11, 2025) -- Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s the perfect time…
Local Educator Sergio de Alba Selected for Prestigious International Study Tour in Germany
LOS BANOS, CA (August 5th, 2025) – Sergio de Alba, an acclaimed teacher from Los Banos, California, has been selected…
Merced College Earns Second International Award for Creative Marketing
MERCED, CA (July 31, 2025) — Having topped the state in awards for marketing and public relations two years in…
Fresno’s Central Unified Hires New Superintendent from Los Banos
Fresno, Calif. -- The Central Unified School District has selected Dr. Mark E. Marshall as its new superintendent, effective June…