By Brenda Ortiz, University Communications

UC Merced campus photo of sign

Run Raises $2,500 for Scholarship Funds

Campus and community members participated in the Journey 5K Fund Run to support scholarshipsMore than 300 participants, including students, alumni, faculty and staff members and friends of the campus, gathered for the second annual UC Merced Jour

Rising Student Demand Drives UC Merced Enrollment Growth

UC Merced’s total undergraduate enrollment for the 2016-17 academic year is 6,815.The University of California, Merced, enters its 12th academic year with a record-breaking incoming class, signifying strong demand for the newest campus in the UC system.

New Director Looks to Build on Sexual Violence Prevention Efforts

Yesenia CurielUC Merced was ahead of the curve in 2009, when it created the Violence Prevention Program to combat sexual violence, dating and domestic violence, and stalking on campus and in the community just four years after opening its doors to students.

Young Students a Glimpse of College Life, Leadership

National Society of Black Engineers students highlight engineering careers. Ke-Myrion Anderson had never set foot on college campus before he spent a week at UC Merced in July.

Alumnus Named Women's Volleyball Coach

Surabordin "Ai" Prachumsri Surabordin "Ai" Prachumsri has been hired to take the helm as UC Merced’s second head coach in women's volleyball and the first alumnus to become a head coach for the campus.

Alumna Stays Local, Pledges to Serve the Underserved

Sheena TruongWhen she began her journey at UC Merced, Sheena Truong had the future planned out. She’d graduate, go to dental school and become an orthodontist. But Merced had more to offer — and in a roundabout way, it became her destination.

Alumnus Finds His Purpose in Education

Editor's note: The following story appeared in the spring issue of UC Merced Magazine.

When Abraham Olivares moved to Merced at age 20, a career in education was the furthest thing from his mind.

Olivares said he didn’t have a lot of confidence in his abilities back then. Life is quite different now that he is the associate principal for Student Support at Golden Valley High School in Merced.

Campus Police Officers Hit the Road for Special Olympics

The Law Enforcement Torch Run to support Special Olympics passes through campus.The Merced County portion of the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run made its way to the UC Merced campus yesterday.