Education

Dual Language Academy in Merced Scheduled to Close After 2025–26 School Year
Merced, CA (February 3, 2026) -- The Dual Language Academy operated by the Merced County Office of Education is scheduled…
New Dental Assistant Training Campus to Open in Los Banos
Los Banos, CA (January 19, 2026) -- Arch Dental Assistant School is planning to open a new campus in Los…
Merced College Fire Programs Earn State Fire Training Accreditation, Expanding Career Pathways for Central Valley Firefighters
Merced, CA (January 15, 2026) -- Merced College has received full accreditation for its Fire Technology and Fire Academy programs…
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…