UC Merced

UC Merced is ranked in the Top 25 Best Public Schools by @usnews and holds the No. 3 spot in social mobility for the second year in a row. 🔗 ucm.edu/nwhjdw

From the Central Valley to the world, UC Merced’s graduate education is on the rise 🚀🐾 earning national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings: ucm.edu/xcm942 #UCMerced #USNewsRankings

From Hughson to UC Merced, Jacqueline Garcia’s daily commute became part of her story. Now a civil engineering student, ASCE leader and Gallo intern, she’s found her community and her path forward. Read more here 🔗 ucm.edu/dvcbk3

Nationally recognized for opening doors to the world 🌎 UC Merced has been named a Gilman Top Producing Institution, highlighting its strong support for students pursuing study abroad opportunities. Read more 🔗 ucm.edu/mrdt3n

Trust can change everything in healthcare. New UC Merced research highlights how community health workers are helping build stronger connections between patients and providers across the San Joaquin Valley. Read more here 🔗 ucm.edu/gn41mc

The Turner Construction Company Foundation donated $5,000 to UC Merced’s ASCE student chapter, opening doors for future engineers to attend conferences, build networks and explore career pathways. Read more here 🔗 ucm.edu/5ncpv8

From Delhi to UC Merced, Nayelyi Salazar took a leap of faith. Now a public health major, Honors student and peer navigator, she’s proving what’s possible. Read more here 🔗 ucm.edu/wtyqla

Lace up and join us for the Toloma 5K on March 21. Celebrate Native heritage, community and connection to the land at this annual campus and community event. Register today to secure your spot and T-shirt. Learn more and register here 🔗 ucm.edu/baq5fu

Wave your rally towels high at this Wednesday’s Women’s Water Polo match vs. Fresno Pacific at 5pm! The first 100 fans will snag a FREE rally towel 😼

90-degree days in March? 🥵 UC Merced experts explain why this early heat wave could hit harder than summer. Read more 🔗 ucm.edu/3xiquy Alt text: Palm trees silhouetted against a glowing sunset sky with intense sunlight, symbolizing heat.

A little St. Patrick’s Day magic at Little Lake. 🌈 Wishing our Bobcat community a lucky day!

New research indicates that industrial and consumer compounds are far more pervasive and persistent in the world’s oceans than scientists had realized. A new paper in Nature Geoscience, coauthored by Professor Michael Beman, details the team's findings. 🔗 ucm.edu/ocean-chem

On International Women’s Day, nearly 150 female high school student-athletes gathered at UC Merced for the Together We Will. 🔗 ucm.edu/dymb30 Alt text: Attendees wearing Together We Will shirts smile and clap during the Together We Will summit at UC Merced.

Three minutes. Big ideas. Ten UC Merced graduate students take on the challenge at this year’s Grad Slam. 🔗 ucm.edu/qplym8 Alt Text: A graduate student presents on stage during UC Merced’s Grad Slam while an audience watches from rows of seats.

UC Merced researchers solved how bacteria use circadian clocks to control gene activity over a 24-hour cycle. Read more here 🔗 ucm.edu/rtfmh1 Alt Text: Laboratory flasks with bright green liquid sit on a lab bench, sealed with cotton plugs.

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting incredible women at the Students First Center! We asked them: “What does International Women’s Day mean to you?” Take a moment to read their reflections and share yours in the comments. 💜

Celebrating National Women Coaches Day! Today we recognize and appreciate our incredible women coaches whose leadership, dedication, and passion make a lasting impact on our student-athletes every day. Go Bobcats! 🌟

Two weeks. Real national lab challenges. Apply for the 2026 @Livermore_Lab Data Science Challenge for hands-on research, mentorship and a stipend. Deadline 3/6. 🔗 ucm.edu/kizl58 Alt text: Four students stand beside a large research poster in a classroom.

Former @GovernorDavis received the UC Merced Chancellor’s Medal, our highest honor, for his transformative leadership in bringing the 10th UC campus to the Central Valley. As we mark 20 years, we honor the bold vision that made UC Merced possible. 🔗 ucm.edu/iki4s9

Empathy leads the '26 Todo Cambia Human Rights Film Festival, March 2–6. Film and dialogue remind us that seeing one another can transform the world around us. 🔗 ucm.edu/scs4px Alt text: Two women prepare bread at a dining table as rainbow light fills the room.

On March 8, female high school student-athletes will gather at UC Merced for Together We Will — a one-day summit focused on leadership, confidence and mental wellness. 🔗 together.ucmerced.edu #TogetherWeWill