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To celebrate someone, you have to see them. That was the goal and the point behind the inaugural Lavender Graduation celebration for LGBTQIA+ students at Merced College on April 26. Merced College sophomore Lukas Hammett, a transgender man, pushed for an event where people could applaud LGBTQIA+ students for their accomplishments.

During Merced College’s Commencement ceremonies on May 23-24, we’ll celebrate hundreds of graduates who are joining the Blue Devil alumni family. In this article, we spotlight a special group: graduates who are children of Merced College faculty and classified professionals.

In his distinguished 14-year tenure as president of Merced College, Ben Duran led the construction of many of the college’s current buildings, creating much-needed space during a time of significant growth in student interest and enrollment.

Throughout April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the U.S., we’re reminded that survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and the like, come from all genders, socioeconomic strata, races and ages.

MERCED, Calif. — Merced College was recognized for its outstanding work in marketing and public relations, taking home six first-place awards and 14 awards overall at the statewide Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO) Awards banquet in Santa Cruz on April 11.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month and recognize the countless contributions of women in our society, it’s also a moment for Merced College to express our profound pride in the women leaders who contribute immensely to achieving our mission.

During the Vietnam War, 58,281 men and women made the ultimate sacrifice. Today, communities across the nation have the opportunity to honor their bravery by visiting The Wall That Heals. This year, nearly 100 communities vied for the privilege of hosting The Wall That Heals, and Merced College is proud to be among the 33 selected. Starting March 28, with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m., until March 31, the college will host the three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, accompanied by a mobile education center.

Community college partners with Dreamscape Learn to bring proven, research-backed approach to help students, many from underrepresented backgrounds, master STEM coursework

Gloria Steinem has a legacy befitting a woman who helped change American history. Given her impact, the feminist icon’s life is one that deserves reexamination, including the artistic kind. Merced College Performing Arts students will offer that opportunity during their spring production of the Emily Mann-penned play entitled “Gloria: A Life.”