Alumni

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Two Alumni Create Legacies Through Scholarship Endowments

Marko Zivanovic, Chancellor Dorothy Leland and JaeJae JulianJessica “JaeJae” Julian (2010) and Marko Zivanovic (2014) are proving that giving back shortly after graduation can be possible. 

Day of Giving Nets More Than $310K for Scholarships

UC Merced employees and alumni were loud and proud supporters of the #GiveTueUCM campaign, part of the international day of charity known as Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1.

Including matching funds, the university raised more than $310,000 for undergraduate scholarships and $316,000 total. Last year’s inaugural effort raised just over $40,000.

Psychologist: Show Troubled Kids Peter Parker, Not Spider-Man

Chris FradkinBefore Spider-Man became Spider-Man, he was Peter Parker, an orphan living with relatives of modest means, and a bullying victim forced to cope with the murder of his uncle.

‘My Merced’ Captures Campus’ Spirit in Song

Beginnings sculptureFrom the moment they step foot on the UC Merced campus, people often say they feel a sense of pride and belonging.

Donor Match Will Quadruple #GivingTuesday Gifts

The season of giving is just around the corner, and UC Merced is getting in the spirit. On Dec. 1, the campus will participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. All around the world, people will come together for the unified purpose of celebrating generosity and giving.