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

From the Bay to LA, we're heading to City Club next Wednesday, September 24 for an opportunity to connect with our SoCal Bobcats! ucm.edu/LA25 👈 🎁 The first 25 alumni to check-in the day of the event will receive limited-edition alumni collectibles. RSVP today! 💻

Thank you to all the amazing Bobcats who joined us in SF for an evening of connection, celebration, and community. It was inspiring to see our alumni come together to share stories, build networks, and strengthen the @ucmerced.bsky.social spirit! Join us as we head from the Bay to LA - ucm.edu/LA25

Join us in San Francisco as we celebrate 20 incredible years of @ucmerced.bsky.social with an unforgettable evening at Waterfront. engage.ucmerced.edu/SF25 🎉 Connect with fellow alumni, meet campus leaders, and be part of the milestone as our 20th anniversary celebration hits the Bay! 🏙

We still have 19 tickets left for tomorrow's Fresno Grizzlies Game at Chukchansi Park! ucm.edu/GxG  🎟😺⚾ Bring your Bobcat pack and wear your best blue and gold! The first 25 alumni to check-in will receive an exclusive swag box. 🎁

Rain, thunder, lightning — nothing could stop UCMerced’s 2025 Scholars Bridge Crossing. About 2,000 new Bobcats crossed the bridge, proving that nothing can dampen Bobcat spirit. Welcome to the family, (Thunder) ’Cats! 🐾💙 ucm.edu/79e108

We’re gearing up for the HireUC Career Summit tomorrow! 💼🐾 🔹 60+ employers 🔹 3,000+ job opportunities 🔹 Keynote panel ft. Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz 🔥 🔹 Workshop panels w/ UC Merced alums: Linda Barreto ’08, Michael Pierick ’16 & Josiah Beharry ’22 📲 ucm.edu/hxyb2x #HireUCAlumniCareerSummit

Get ready with us for Bobcats x Grizzlies at Chukchansi Park! 🐾⚾ Join us for a night out with Bobcats and campus leaders, featuring a special guest appearance by Chris McDonald (a.k.a. Shooter McGavin from Happy Gilmore), and Friday night fireworks! Purchase your tickets today - ucm.edu/GxG

The federal government’s demand of $1 billion from @UCLA would devastate the nation’s best public university, cut off life-saving care, halt tech and economic growth and reduce educational access. Stand with UC to protect our vital mission: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/get-involved...

📣 CALLING ALL ALUMNI: Join fellow UC alumni at the beautiful, alumni-owned Toca Madera Winery on August 20 for light appetizers, wine, and great conversations. ucm.edu/dqkupx 🥂 👉 RSVP by August 15!

Join us in welcoming UC's 22nd president, James B. Milliken! He brings decades of experience and a deep commitment to expanding access, increasing social mobility, and helping students from all backgrounds earn a college degree. Learn more at ucop.edu/president youtu.be/H4-tDlKmHI8?...

Join UC Merced alumni, students, and friends for an exciting evening as the Fresno Grizzlies take on the Lake Elsinore Storm on Friday, August 29 in Fresno! ⚾🐻 Register today at ucm.edu/GxG 👉🎁 The first 25 alumni to check in at the UC Merced table will receive an exclusive Bobcat giveaway!

Keith Ellis ’12, Derek Sollberger ’11 & Jonathan Ly ’13 — a group of dedicated UC Merced alumni have come together to launch an endowed fund focused on supporting LGBTQ+ student initiatives, programs and priorities. ucm.edu/520vk9 🏳️‍🌈💙💛

📰Extra! Extra! 📣 New data showcases the value of a @uofcalifornia.bsky.social degree & the incredible impact of our alumni across California and beyond! 👉 ucm.edu/glcwlq The new UC Career Pathways Dashboard shows how UC grads are thriving at top companies like Apple, Disney, and Kaiser Permanente.

Calling all alumni! Join us at the upcoming “HireUC Alumni Career Summit” hosted by @uofcalifornia.bsky.social and all 10 campuses, including @ucmerced.bsky.social. Connect with diverse employers, explore career paths & build your network. ucm.edu/HireUC25 📍 Fresno Convention Center 🕐 11 AM - 3 PM

UC Merced grad Tatiana Howell is launching her finance career, and she credits the UC Investments Academy for helping open the door. Learn more about the experience students are gaining here 🔗 ucm.edu/dfr8sk

Join us for this year's "All UC Alumni Reception in the Central Valley" at alumni-owned venue Toca Madera Winery! Enjoy light appetizers, local wine and great conversations with our incredible UC alumni network. ucm.edu/dqkupx 💙💛

UC Merced is heading to the Bay for Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🤍🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Join the Bobcat community as they celebrate community, diversity, inclusivity, and love! Register today to reserve your t-shirt and receive updates - ucm.edu/3h899j

Laura Showalter (’16, MS ’18) and @ucmerced.bsky.social Foundation Diplomat Dr. Jane Binger have established the Showalter Binger Scholarship to support promising students on their journeys to becoming future scientific leaders. ucm.edu/8ay8cs 🧪🔬 #iSpyAlumneye #BobcatsGiveBack

From founding Bobcat to shaping the future of Silicon Valley, alumna Temnee Wright ('08) highlights how her experiences at UC Merced supported her desire to leave a legacy and make a difference. ucm.edu/zb6x1x #iSpyAlumneye #BobcatProud #UCMerced

Interested in applying to the UCMAA Board? 🤔💭 Applications close tomorrow, June 6 before midnight! To review questions and access other resources, visit alumni.ucmerced.edu/criteria

#ICYMI: Join us for tonight's virtual UCMAA Board Q&A at 6 p.m. (PDT) to learn about the UCMAA Board and application process! ucm.edu/qfuyml Applications will close at midnight on Friday, June 6. For resources, visit alumni.ucmerced.edu/applynow

📣 OIT is currently investigating reports of an outage to alumni accounts following concerns from recent graduates. To monitor the status, please visit ucm.edu/status

📣 Federal student loans. Pell Grants. SNAP benefits. Medicaid coverage. They're all at risk in a current House bill. Urge your member to vote no. Take action. #UCadvocate 🔗 ucm.edu/UCANM25

30 years ago today, a bold dream became reality: UC Regents chose Merced as the site for UC’s newest campus, powered by community grit, donated land and heartfelt postcards from local kids. Today, UC Merced is changing lives in the Central Valley. 🔗 ucm.edu/693rbx

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts celebrated 800 students during Sunday’s Commencement ceremony. Congratulations, Bobcats! 💙💛🎓

The UC Board of Regents has approved James B. Milliken as the 22nd president of the University of California system. A proven higher ed leader and chancellor of the @universityoftexas.bsky.social, Milliken brings a deep commitment to values that make UC a model for the nation. bit.ly/4cXXkNo

Join UC Merced in celebrating #AAPIHeritageMonth as we acknowledge and appreciate the profound contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Their stories and achievements are integral to our campus's tapestry of diversity and excellence.

Last week, alumni from San Diego to Sacramento showed up and showed out — tabling, mentoring, and making memories with the next generation of Bobcats. 💬✨

This Monday, we brought back our Alumni Campus Employees Luncheon! Chancellor Muñoz reflected on UC Merced’s milestones and honored the bold spirit of our early leaders, including the visionary Carol Tomlinson-Keasey. Campus Employees stay informed about upcoming opportunities at ucm.edu/ACE

Maddison Crump’s story is one of resilience and impact. For over a decade, she has lifted others by supporting foster youth, advocating for students, and making a difference at UC Merced’s Bright Success Center. #WomensHistoryMonth 🔗 ucm.edu/e2s7ef

The first day of spring has arrived, and our campus is blooming with fresh colors and new beginnings! 🌷🌿 🌻 From vibrant blooms to innovative research, this season is all about growth—literally.

For decades, NIH funding has fueled breakthroughs in cancer, heart disease and more. But a new policy puts progress at risk. We’re asking Congress to oppose this abrupt change. Email your lawmakers! #SaveNIHresearch ucm.edu/zfv2q9

📣 Gov. Newsom’s 2025-26 budget proposes significant cuts to UC’s budget. As the state legislature discusses the Governor’s proposal, we need you to speak up for the future of @uofcalifornia.bsky.social's funding and urge lawmakers to protect our progress! 🔗ucm.edu/zfv2q9 #UCAdvocate #CALeg

UC Merced is celebrating Research Week March 10-14. As an R1 institution, we’re showcasing bold ideas, groundbreaking discoveries, and the people driving innovation. Don’t miss a week full of inspiring talks, showcases, and collaborations. 🔗 ucm.edu/7x08j7

A Merced native, Linda Chang ('16) is a proud graduate of Merced High School and @ucmerced.bsky.social. Following in the steps of her siblings, she joined the Leo Club in high school. Today she's still giving back to her community as a member of the Merced Breakfast Lions Club. ucm.edu/ee8f7w

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth to the groundbreaking women of UC, past, present and future! Your work, your perseverance, your compassion and your voices have made the world a better place 🫶💛 💙

Congratulations to our Women's Basketball team for their Cal Pac Championship win! #WomensHerstoryMonth #GoCats

Join the upcoming virtual career expo on Wednesday (2/26), to explore exciting opportunities, connect with industry leaders, and shape the future of your career journey! Register via Handshake at ucm.edu/HSIFair25 Create your Handshake account at ucm.edu/HSAccount

In Memoriam: With great sadness we share news of the passing of founding faculty member Professor Roland Winston. Professor Winston's solar-collecting inventions and research profoundly affected the university and the world. 🔗 ucm.edu/sitalx

The mission and values of the University of California have not changed. You matter. Your work is important. Together we will continue to make a difference in our state, our country and our world. #FiatLux ✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=EweZ... Federal updates: bit.ly/4b7x9Db

We ranked Top 10 on the California Mobility Index for delivering a strong return on investment for low- and moderate-income learners that ultimately leads to upward economic mobility. Read more about @collegefutures.bsky.social #CAMobilityIndex here: 🔗bit.ly/4jCwVaM

Roses are red ❤️, violets are blue 💙. This @ucmerced.bsky.social cat, only has eyes for you. 🌹

@ucmerced.bsky.social achieves R1 classification, bringing all UC campuses to the highest tier among research universities 🙌👏💙💛 bit.ly/410Uq4O

Bobcats, WE R1! 💙💛 From our first graduating class to today, our community has built something extraordinary. Now, we stand among the most prestigious research institutions in the nation, the only R1 university in the Central Valley. This milestone is part of your legacy! 🔗ucm.edu/3ussof

The Black Academic Success & Engagement (BASE) office focuses on students' mental, physical and financial health by supporting programs and services that encourage healthy lifestyles and career planning. ucm.edu/ljnil6 #BlackHistoryMonth #UCMerced

Effective today, new regulations on #NIH grants will gut UC research funding by hundreds of millions of dollars annually. The University strongly opposes this directive and has submitted a declaration in support of California Attorney General Rob Bonta's suit to block these cuts. bit.ly/3QfhNTv

This Friday, the UC Merced community will hold a remembrance to celebrate the life and contributions of bioengineering Professor Emeritus Ariel Escobar, who passed away in December. 🔗 ucm.edu/b6xckb

Join us in uplifting Bobcats by submitting a highlight of alumni in your network at ucm.edu/ispy 🙌

Celebrating UC Alumni!