Athletics

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Mike Barbee Named New Cross Country Coach

Mike BarbeeUC Merced’s Athletics Department has hired Mike Barbee as men's and women's cross country coach.

Cheer Team Takes Second Place at National Competition

UC Merced Cheer TeamUC Merced’s Cheer Team traveled to Anaheim last month to compete alongside 11 other teams in the 2017 USA Collegiate Championships, placing second in the Four-Year Large Coed division.            

Hannah Brown Named Second Women's Soccer Coach

Hannah BrownWith nine seniors graduating, the UC Merced’s women’s soccer will take to the field with many new faces in the fall, including Hannah Brown at the helm.

Alumni Bring Unique Experience to Bobcats’ Coaching Ranks

Surabordin “Ai” PrachumsriSome of UC Merced’s most celebrated sports stars of the recent past are now helping to lead the newest generation of student-athletes at their alma mater.

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

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.

Bobcat Day Brings Admitted Students to Campus

Bobcat Day is April 16. Students from across California and their family members will converge on the UC Merced campus April 16 for Bobcat Day.