For Journalists
University Communications serves as a resource for journalists. Contact us to connect with a faculty expert, to request an interview with someone on campus, or for information about the university.
James Leonard
Director of News and Social Media
Office: (209) 228-4408
Mobile: (209) 681-1061
jleonard3@ucmerced.edu
Beats
- University Rankings
- Planning and Budget
- 2020 Project
- Chancellor's Office
- Economic Impact
- Development
- Venture Lab
Other
- Media Relations
- Internal Communications
- UC Merced Magazine
Brenda Ortiz
Senior Writer and Public Information Representative
Office: (209) 228-4203
Mobile: (209) 628-8263
bortiz@ucmerced.edu
Student Affairs
Other
- Crisis Communications
- Community Service and Outreach
- Department of Public Safety
- Development and Alumni Relations
- Sustainability (Activities/Initiatives)
- CARE Office
Lorena Anderson
Senior Writer and Public Information Representative
Office: (209) 228-4406
Mobile: (209) 201-6255
landerson4@ucmerced.edu
Research Coverage Areas
- Humanities
- Political Science
- Sociology/Psychology
- Management/Economics
Centers and Institutes
Other
- Arts and Events
- Sustainability (Construction)
- Grad/Undergrad Divisions
- Yosemite
- Merritt Writing Program
Jason Alvarez
Science and Health Writer
Office: (209) 228-4483
Mobile: (310) 740-6435
jalvarez78@ucmerced.edu
Research Coverage Areas
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Public Health
- Natural Sciences
- Cognitive Science
Institutes/Centers
Other