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We’re No. 1! 🎉
UC Merced is making bold strides, ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for social mobility, No. 18 overall, and No. 5 among public universities by the Wall Street Journal! 🏆
Click the 🔗 to read more about our rankings:
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Today, on
#EarthDay
, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe (
@aaberhe
) as Director of the Office of Science, Department of
@ENERGY
. via
@WhiteHouse
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The U.S. Senate today confirmed UC Merced Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe (
@aaberhe
) to be the new director of
@doescience
in the federal U.S. Department of
@ENERGY
.
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After a lengthy and rigorous review by independent auditors, UC Merced can proudly announce it is the first public research university in the country to achieve
#carbonneutrality
, two years ahead of its goal.
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Fifth-year biology student Harrison Duran uncovered a 65 million-year-old
#Triceratops
skull in the badlands of North Dakota. "I've been obsessed with dinosaurs since I was a kid, so it was a pretty big deal." via
@CNN
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The University of California Board of Regents approved today Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz’s appointment as UC Merced’s fourth chancellor.
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When it comes to campus icons, Guillermo Rivas is at the top of the list. Vice Chancellor and Chief of Operations Michael McLeod said the senior custodian is the campus employee most frequently named as having a positive impact on the
#studentexperience
.
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The 2020 state budget that was passed Monday sets aside $15 million per year to support a medical school for UC Merced and
@UCSFFresno
. via
@FresnoBee
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UC Merced is building the future in the heart of California and we're excited to welcome our newest class of pioneers and trailblazers. New students, welcome home!
#ichosemerced
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UC Merced Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe (
@aaberhe
) has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be the new director of the Office of Science in the federal Department of Energy (
@doescience
).
President Biden's nominee for Director of the Office of Science, Department of Energy. We are
#Inspired
!
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In the 15 years since UC Merced's opening, we are already recognized as one of the top universities for both our academic quality and ability to transform the lives of our graduates.
#CampusOnTheRise
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We’re proud to announce UC Merced ranked No. 1 for outperforming graduation rates on the
@USNews
and World Report
#BestColleges
rankings!
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Update: Campus police report suspect shot & killed. 5 students have been treated for stab wounds. Campus remains closed. Classes canceled.
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Juan Sánchez Muñoz grew up hearing stories about the
#SanJoaquinValley
from his father, who landed there from Mexico to pick grapes in the 1950s. Muñoz will be heading there himself in July — as the new chancellor of UC Merced. via
@latimes
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@CAgovernor
@GavinNewsom
announced that the state will support UC Merced's new medical education building. The Health, Behavioral Sciences and Medical Education Building will support a BS-to-MD joint degree program with
@UCSFFresno
starting in 2023.
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After four years, a coalition of organizations has completed the largest
#P3
social infrastructure project in U.S. history. The 1.2M GSF campus expansion, known as
#Merced2020
, has officially been delivered at UC Merced. via Plenary Group
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With the
@UofCalifornia
's announcement of systemwide admissions data for 2019-20, the
@nytimes
asks how UC Berkeley and UCLA can become more like Merced in serving students from underrepresented backgrounds.
#socialmobility
#firstgen
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Update: 5 students stabbed; 2 sent out via medical helicopter; 3 treated on campus. All conscious.
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Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe (
@aaberhe
) was recognized by the Geological Society of America (
@geosociety
) with the Bromery Award for her internationally recognized outstanding contributions to the
#geosciences
.
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BREAKING NEWS: University of California sues Trump administration on unlawful repeal of DACA program
#DefendDACA
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🎓 Relive the special weekend with inspiring remarks from
@UCM_Chancellor
Dorothy Leland and student speakers Victoria Arias and Cydney Caradonna. Congratulations to our
#UCM2019
graduates! Let the journey continue... 🌟
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Explore UC Merced and experience the endless possibilities. Watch the full video at
#buildingthefuture
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UC Merced plans for a return to primarily in-person instruction starting fall 2021 in line with the systemwide plan announced by the University of California today. Learn more:
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We feel both outrage and grief over the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, Breonna Taylor in Kentucky, and Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. These are unconscionable acts of violence. (1/2)
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For the first time in UC's history,
#Latino
students represent the largest ethnic group of admitted freshmen this fall, surpassing Asian American students. Data shows
#UCMerced
admitted the highest proportion of Latino freshmen at 54%. via
@sacbee_news
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UC Merced’s move-in weekend ushers in a new class of incoming first-year and transfer students accompanied by their families. This weekend, we helped 3,000 students get settled into their new homes on campus. To our newest class — welcome to the Bobcat family! 🐯🎉
#ichosemerced
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All over our country people are reacting to the events taking place in our nation’s capital. Bobcats, please look after yourselves. We will get through these difficult times together.
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🎓
#UCM2019
is around the corner, and we can't wait to see our graduates cross the stage! We asked some of our soon-to-be
@UCMercedAlumni
to reflect on their time at
#UCMerced
. Graduating Bobcats – are you ready for this weekend? 🐯🎉
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Professor and Ted and Jan Falasco Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences and Geology Asmeret Asefaw Berhe (
@aaberhe
) is recognized as a
@CarnegieCorp
Distinguished Immigrant.
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Tonight marks a very special occasion for the
#Merced2020
Project — the Phase I delivery celebration.
#fiatlux
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Soil biogeochemistry professor
@aaberhe
has been elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.
#FirstFurtherForward
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Each year, new students participate in their first campus tradition — Scholars Bridge Crossing. This year, we celebrated +2,000 incoming first-year and transfer students who have joined our Bobcat family in the heart of California. Welcome home, Bobcats! Let the Journey begin…
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.
@Fresno_State
has extended a generous offer. Show your CatCard at the ticket office to get your free ticket.
We invite all
@UCMerced
students, staff & faculty to join us Thursday night for our
@FresnoStateFB
game vs. Nevada at 7:30pm.
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The new "Babies" series on
@netflix
features UC Merced
#psychology
Professor Eric Walle's research on
#development
. His work will be explored in the sixth episode “First Steps.” It also features a Merced-area family who has participated in his studies.
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CORRECTION: 4 stabbed: 2 students, 1 staff member, 1 vendor. All expected to recover.
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We are excited to announce that the CCAA will soon be the new home for Bobcat Athletics! Pending acceptance to NCAA, UC Merced will begin the transition to Division II in 2025-26.
Read more about the exciting next chapter for UC Merced athletics here🔗
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In just 15 years, UC Merced has broken into the top 100 of
@USNews
& World Report’s ranking of the top national universities, placing 97th overall and 40th among public institutions.
#CampusOnTheRise
#BobcatProud
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For the second year in a row, UC Merced is being recognized as one of the top universities in the country, according to the Princeton Review’s “Best 386 Colleges.”
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At the beginning of each year, incoming students are introduced to their first campus tradition at
#UCMerced
— Scholars Bridge Crossing. This year, we welcomed over 2,000 first-year students and 200 transfer students who decided to make UC Merced their home. Welcome, Bobcats!
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Oh, hey, just checking out our newest campus art installation. And here in time for commencement photos!
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UC Merced rises to No. 3 among U.S. universities in the 2020
@timeshighered
Young University Rankings.
#THEUniRankings
#YoungUni
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At UC Merced, about 53% of undergraduates are
#Latino
, closely reflecting the demographics of
#California
and the highest rate compared to other UCs. "Now, more than any other campus, Merced is pivoting to serve a new generation of students." via
@nytimes
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Need a new background for class, meetings, or presentations? Download one of our UC Merced Zoom backgrounds:
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Congratulations, Emely! We're so excited to welcome you to the Bobcat family! 🐯🌟🎉
#ichosemerced
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@UCMerced_NatSci
soil biogeochemistry Professor Asmeret Asfaw Berhe (
@aaberhe
) has been named the Ted and Jan Falasco Chair in Earth Sciences and Geology.
#WomeninSTEM
#soilscience
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Keanu Velasquez is the
#UCM2021
student speaker representing the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. He worked as a peer instructor for Summer Bridge, intern for the Office of the Chancellor and UC Merced Foundation, and more
#BobcatExperience
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🎉 UC Merced remains in the top 100 in the
@USNews
and World Report rankings, rising to 93rd among national universities — up 72 spots over four years. The campus is 38th among public universities and 18th among R2 universities.
#CampusOnTheRise
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After a national search, Dr. Leonardo Arriola was chosen as the next Dean for the School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts. He joins us from
@UCBerkeley
where he is a Political Science Professor and Director of the Center for African Studies. 🔗
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Students, staff, and faculty gathered on campus this morning to welcome our first years at the annual Scholars Bridge Crossing. Welcome home, bobcats!
#letthejourneybegin
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Nearly 10 years after Jessica Anderson walked with the first full class of UC Merced graduates, she is set to return as the fall
#commencement
speaker. Anderson is now a lead manufacturing
#engineer
at the
@SpaceX
aerospace company in Hawthorne.
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Anh won the People’s Choice Award at the
@UofCalifornia
#GradSlam
systemwide finals! Congratulations, Anh! Way to represent UC Merced and the Central Valley 🐯💙💛🎉
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UC Merced joins the community in mourning the lives of Aroohi Dheri, Jasleen Kaur, Jasdeep Singh and Amandeep Singh that were lost during this senseless act. Our thoughts are with the affected families as they grieve the loss of their loved ones. (1/2)
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A new chapter began at UC Merced on June 1 with the completion of the massive $1.2 billion
#Merced2020
Project, an extensive expansion of the campus’ physical space and capacity.
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A research project conducted by a UC Merced graduate student is becoming a reality as the Turlock Irrigation District (
@TurlockID
) approved piloting the first-in-the-nation construction of solar panels over water canals.
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.
@usnews
ranks
#UCMerced
No. 1 for
#financialaid
& No. 15 for lowest avg debt among college grads
#bestcolleges
💙💛
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S/O to
@ryanmfranco
for his eloquent words that convey the sentiments of our campus community.
#BobcatStrong
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“It’s absolutely incumbent upon all of us to inspire and liven young people to believe they have limitless capacity and there’s no greater place to do that than here at
#UCMerced
,” Lieutenant Governor
@GavinNewsom
said.
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“I join you filled with excitement, curiosity and a deep and personal commitment to ensuring that UC Merced continues to transform lives, just as the University of California has transformed mine,”
@ChancellorMunoz
said.
#highered
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Professors Nancy Burke and Whitney Pirtle have been recognized as the two newest John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation chairs, making four prestigious chairs in the campus’ 15-year history.
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.
@RufusBobcat
never fails to bring
#holidaycheer
to our campus community. From everyone at UC Merced, we wish you a very happy holiday season!
Watch the full video:
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@fuhckenanna
We love this so much! Can we feature this photo on our other social media channels with your permission? Please DM us.
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The
@UCMercedMSOC
team made history on Friday afternoon, winning their first ever California Pacific Conference Tournament Championship with a 6-0 win over Benedictine University Mesa. via
@UCMercedBobcats
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Professor
@SoraLKim
is our resident expert on megalodon, the largest shark to have ever lived. She will be featured in a show called “Jaws vs. The Meg,” during this year's
#SharkWeek
on
@Discovery
.
Read more about her work and her appearance on the show🔗
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We deeply appreciate everyone's support during this tragic time for our campus community. <3
#BobcatStrong
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UC Merced welcomes Nobel Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú Tum to campus to receive Spendlove Prize in
#socialjustice
this fall.
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Professor Rebecca Ryals (center) has made campus history, becoming the first UC Presidential Chair in Climate Change! Her research is based around organic soil amendments as environmental and sustainable food-production solutions
#WomensHistoryMonth
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71% of UC Merced students identify as
#firstgen
—the highest percentage in
@UofCalifornia
. Recently, the campus earned the
#ExcelenciaSeal
from
@EdExcelencia
, a recognition of UC Merced's commitment to Latino students who are often the first in their families to attend college.
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Chancellor Leland leaves an indelible mark on UC Merced. From her leadership with
@merced2020
, to her passion and drive to serve our students in the San Joaquin Valley, our campus community elaborates on the impact she has created on the university and higher ed.
#LelandLegacy
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Thoughts are with our friends and colleagues at
@UCLA
this morning. Stay safe, everyone.
@UCLAnewsroom
@dailybruin
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The National Academies selected Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to serve as an inaugural member of their 'New Voices in Sciences, Engineering and Medicine' initiative
#WomenInSTEM
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UC Merced unveiled Big Rufus, a 10-foot bronze bobcat, symbolizing the university’s rise. The campus community gathered to celebrate the spirit and resilience behind UC Merced.
Read more about the unveiling ceremony here 🔗
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UC Merced’s Brandi McKuin found that covering California's water canals with solar panels could save as much as about 63 billion gallons of water a year.
@TurlockID
is now piloting a first-in-the-nation project to test the idea. via
@UofCalifornia
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.
@IshVerduzco
, Class of 2014, a marketing and social media professional, honed his entrepreneurial skills at UC Merced. On Dec. 19, he will give the alumni address at UC Merced’s online Fall Commencement ceremony.
#UCM2020
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Go Bobcats! 🐯🎉
#CampusOnTheRise
#BobcatProud
.
@ucmerced
is named one of the top 100 universities in the country in the annual
@usnews
rankings. Entering its 15th year, the youngest UC is already recognized for both its academic quality and its ability to transform the lives of its graduates. We are a
#CampusOnTheRise
!
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