Student & Alumni Success

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Eager to Make a Difference, Student Focuses on Human Rights

Adriana Diaz MirelesAdriana Diaz Mireles is on a mission. Inspired by coursework on human rights, the UC Merced senior is intent on pursuing a career in humanitarian advocacy.

Researchers Eye Social Media’s Influence on Relationships, Stress

Nearly 70 percent of Americans use some form of social media, according to a Pew Research Center survey. There is little doubt it affects our daily lives — but how?

Two Students Receive Strauss Scholarship for Public Service

Since 2006, 10 UC Merced undergraduates have been awarded the prestigious Donald A. Strauss Foundation scholarship. This year, two more joined their ranks.

‘Swarmathon’ Robotics Team Competes at Cape Canaveral

Manuel Meraz works with one of the 'Swarmies' in preparation for the Swarmathon competition.Manuel Meraz transferred to UC Merced with a mission: to revive what had once been an award-winning, student-led robotics scene on campus.

Former ASUCM President Gaining Capitol Experience

Domonique JonesDomonique Jones got a taste of public office while serving as president of the Associated Students of UC Merced (ASUCM). Now the 2016 graduate is furthering that information in the state Capitol.

Campus Marks Largest Class, Year of Growth With 2017 Commencement

The campus's 12th commencement ceremony will celebrate largest-ever graduating class.More than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students are expected to participate in the University of California, Merced’s 12th c

Student Speakers Share Desire to Make a Difference

Jocelyne FadigaJocelyne Fadiga and Havilliah “Jake” Malsbury traveled from different worlds to study at UC Merced.

Class of 2017 Shows Anything is Possible at UC Merced

The newest campus in the University of California system, UC Merced is a campus that attracts leaders — individuals who enjoy the challenge of paving the way for others to follow — and the Class of 2017 is no different.

Students Help Campus Earn Latest LEED Certification

Classroom and Office Building UC Merced’s Classroom and Office Building (COB) has achieved a silver rating from the LEED Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) sustainability program, the campus’s first certification to come from the