Student Life and Athletics

UC Merced's multidisciplinary research arm continues to grow and address issues that challenge the San Joaquin Valley, the state and the world.  The bond between the San Joaquin Valley and the University of...
At the Dec. 7 teach-in, sociology Professor Nella Van Dyke will discuss the factors that make social movements successful and how they relate to the Occupy movement. As the Occupy social movement sweeps across the...
The latest exhibit in the UC Merced Art Gallery, "Our Merced," features more than 70 photographs taken by students.UC Merced can add another first to its list — dedicated space for an art gallery.
As a first-generation college student, Genna Mullins found that UC Merced offered the highest amount of financial aid packages. As UC Merced grows, more and more top students are landing on campus, evidenced by an...
UC Merced men’s basketball team is ready to take on Fresno Pacific University during its first home game on Nov. 19.The UC Merced men’s basketball team will attempt to follow the women’s volleyball team...
 
Jacqueline Miramontes, one of UC Merced's first Alumni Association board members, looks forward to giving back to her alma mater. The Planada native majored in psychology and works for Aegis Medical Systems Inc.In...
UC Merced students in the nine Valley Terrace residence halls battle over who can conserve the most amount of water during the monthlong Water Battle 2011.Hundreds of UC Merced students are about to learn just how far...
UC Merced’s Student Health Services offers students on-campus primary care services, health education and laboratory testing.College is an adjustment. Over the span of a summer, high school seniors go from living under...
The UC Merced women’s volleyball team made history Thursday night, earning the school’s first victory in any sport at the National...
Sophomore Alexandria Curtis is doing something most students wouldn’t even consider — competing in two of UC Merced’s first varsity...
UC Merced women’s volleyball team plays home opener Sept. 22 against Pacific Union College; community invited to campus for Athletics Kickoff Tailgate prior to Sept. 24 match.    The University of California...
UC Merced graduate student Brandi McKuin recently returned from a trip to India, where she spent time studying the energy needs of rural villages...
Heather Buckner, the campus' new director of alumni affairs, is looking forward to getting to know UC Merced's Bobcats.Although she’s the only full-time UC Merced staff member focused on alumni, Heather Buckner...
Spencer Castro will coach UC Merced's cross country team while also working on interdisciplinary research.Spencer Castro is moving from one of the nation's most established research universities and most successful...
Stephanie Ruiz and Marisela Torres, two freshmen from Porterville, are excited about the opportunity to attend UC Merced this fall.Stephanie Ruiz and Marisela Torres have been friends since seventh grade, and they...
Merced native John Sykes will be UC Merced's first men's basketball coach; Allen McCreary, originally from Atwater, comes home to lead women's volleyball team.  MERCED — The University of...
Men's basketball team travels to face two-time WCC champion Santa Clara on Nov. 11; Women's volleyball to host first UC Merced home contest in any sport on Sept. 22
Engineers for a Sustainable World will be headquartered on campus beginning July 1.  The University of California, Merced, will become the new headquarters of Engineers for a Sustainable World effective July 1, the...
Ann Hinesley-Perez's original academic plans didn't involve law school — or even UC Merced.