Updates on 2025 Federal Executive Orders and Directives
With numerous, quickly evolving federal policy shifts, UC Merced is working closely with our partners at the University of California Office of the President to monitor these developments and seek clarity on a range of issues. In the meantime, we remain committed to our UC values as stated in our Principles of Community, and we will continue to pursue UC’s mission of teaching, research and public service in the most effective ways we can. We recognize this uncertainty has caused concern across the UC community, and we will continue to share updates and resources as they become available.
For up to date information from UCOP please visit https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/federal-updates
For media inquiries (reporters only), please email media@ucop.edu.
Page last updated July 7, 2025.
To view archived Federal Updates content, click here.
Federal Update from Chancellor Munoz, 5/9/25
Federal Update from Chancellor Munoz, 4/25/25
Federal Update from Chancellor Munoz, 4/11/25
Navigating Challenges, Celebrating Progress, and Moving Forward Together, 3/21/25
Update on Federal Actions and Impact on UC Merced, 3/20/25
A Message from University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., 2/21/25
Federal Update Brief, 2/20/25
Message on behalf of System Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Katherine Newman (2/12/25) *updated 2/14/25
UCOP Faculty Update About Restraining Order Against NIH Cuts, 2/12/25
Internal ORED Message Regarding NIH Funding, 2/10/25