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The American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation Recognize UC Merced's Leadership in Community Engagement
January 12, 2026
UC Merced has once again been recognized as a national leader in community-engaged scholarship. The 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement affirms the university’s deep and expanding commitment to serving the public... Read More
New Major Teaches How to Tackle Questions of Ethics in Science, Tech
January 8, 2026
Should a scientist who sees signs of global catastrophe sound an early alarm or wait until more conclusive evidence is in? Does going public lead to swifter action or give naysayers more time to discredit the message? Students in Professor... Read More
UC Merced Alum, Now a Robotics Expert for Amazon, Advises Students to Get Their Hands Dirty
January 6, 2026
Kevin Arrieta got into robotics to avoid getting into trouble. Arrieta said he joined the robotics club at his Compton high school after the teacher who ran it gave him an ultimatum. "I had gotten in with the wrong crowd," he said. "I had... Read More
Trinidad Quiroz Signs Professional Contract with Necaxa Femenil
January 6, 2026
UC Merced women's soccer star Trinidad Quiroz has signed with Necaxa Femenil of Liga BBVA MX Femenil. Quiroz is the first Bobcat to sign a contract with the highest level of women's football in Mexico. The forward from San Jose, Calif., is... Read More