UC Merced is marking its 20th anniversary this year, celebrating two decades since the campus opened to students.

That was the challenge for 10 UC Merced master’s and PhD students on Wednesday afternoon during the university’s Grad Slam 2026 competition. The Grad Slam is a fast‑paced competition that challenges ...

MERCED, Calif. -- A decade has passed since America's newest research university opened amid farmland in central California. And surprisingly little on the landscape has changed. Cows still graze ...

UC Merced announced Wednesday that it has received a $1 million grant to support its postdoctoral fellowships and expand research in the natural sciences. UC Merced is one of 30 l ...

The National Science Foundation, through its Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) program, has awarded the department a $1 million grant to adapt proven curriculum redesign approaches ...

UC Merced is among the top colleges in the nation for “social mobility,” according to U.S. News & World Report. The publication recently released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings — showcasing the top ...

UC Merced warns students as e-scooter collisions and injuries rise. UC Merced reports rising micromobility use and campus collisions causing serious injuries. University issued safety warnings, posted ...

Breyenne Pierce wasn't sure UC Merced was for her. The Turlock High graduate had followed her passion for water polo to ...