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MERCED, Calif. — In tribute to a storied career that helped shape the fabric of higher education in the Central Valley, the Merced Community College District Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to rename Merced College’s Business Resource Center after President Emeritus Ben Duran.

When Samuel Rashe enrolled at Merced College in 2013, it was his second attempt at a college education.

“Anyone who steps foot on this campus and engages here will improve their lives. And our community will improve because of it.”

Every November, the front lawn of Merced College transforms into a patriotic sea of red, white, and blue.

The 11th annual Merced Sunrise Rotary Field of Honor—a display of American flags honoring the selfless work of veterans, active military and first responders—will be installed on the Merced College front lawn from Nov. 4-11.

A teenage Johnny Bega was perfectly happy playing soccer, when his older brother ruined land-based sports for him.

Sophomore Miku Chikakane traveled more than 5,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean and the international date line to study kinesiology at Merced College.

Merced College athletes excel academically. It’s no accident, and the key to in-class success for these Blue Devils is no big secret.

A timeless tale of adventure with epic live swordfights comes to Merced next week, as “The Three Musketeers” opens Friday, Oct. 20, at the Merced College Theater.

Merced College invites astronomy enthusiasts and curious community members to experience the annular solar eclipse happening Saturday morning, Oct. 14, with a gathering on the lawn near the front of campus.