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Donor’s Land Gift Helps Campus Break Fundraising Record

The University of California, Merced, has broken its own fundraising record, bringing in more than $20.8 million during the 2015-16 fiscal year — a more than 300 percent increase over last year.

Campus Takes Steps to Stay Green Despite Drought

A new water-saving hydrogel will help campus lawns stay green this summer.Don’t be surprised if, as the warmer weather kicks in, you continue to see green lawns at UC Merced.

Campus Supporters Get Sneak Peek at New Building

UC Merced students entertained campus supporters during Wednesday's event.Members of the UC Merced Foundation Board of Trustees and other campus leaders and supporters got a firsthand look at the universit

New Downtown Facility to Enhance Ties Between University and City

Rendering of UC Merced's new Downtown Campus Center.The University of California, Merced, will take a significant step toward establishing a permanent presence in downtown Merced today (June 8), when it breaks ground on its Dow

Campus Getting Greener with New Research Growing Spaces

Everyone knows UC Merced is growing, but pretty soon, the campus will be growing lots of plant specimens for research, too.

Greening the Campus Earns Gold in Sustainability Ratings

The UC Merced campus is getting greener and earning gold as it does — gold ratings, that is.

UC Merced, County Unite to Conserve Land, Enhance Recreation

The University of California, Merced, is working with the County of Merced on plans for a new recreation area between campus and Lake Yosemite and protection for wetlands adjacent to campus.

Staff Members Make Campus Safety a Top Priority

Phyllis EneaDuring most weekdays, you’ll find Student Employment Coordinator Phyllis Enea in the Center for Professional and Career Advancement, assisting students and training managers throughout the hiring process.