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Originally formed in the fall 2008, the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (CACSW) advises the chancellor on issues related to the status of women and promotes gender equity at UC Merced. The committee's charge:

Identifying and analyzing issues related to the status of women at UC Merced, including faculty, staff and students
Informing and educating campus community members about conditions that impact women within the university
Advising and making recommendations to the chancellor regarding policies and procedures that will improve conditions for women

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Student speaker at 2024 UC Merced Fall Commencement

Fall Commencement Graduates Urged to Write Their Own Story

December 22, 2025
Hundreds of UC Merced graduate candidates gathered with friends and family Dec. 19-20 for Fall Commencement. Ceremonies were held for the Graduate Division and the university’s three schools.
Every gift during the Give to UC Merced 2025 campaign supports students on their educational journeys.

Giving Tuesday at UC Merced: Collective Generosity Transforms Lives

December 1, 2025

When UC Merced launches Give to UC Merced 2025 on Dec. 2, it won’t just be about one day of giving; the month-long campaign will be about hope, opportunity and community impact. For the 12th year,...

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College and K-12 Faculty Strengthen Collaboration for Central Valley Students

November 6, 2025

More than two dozen educators from kindergarten through college converged at UC Merced to discuss the challenges they're facing and the opportunities ahead. The Oct. 21 event, hosted by the Center...

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