UC Merced Alumni Association

All UC Alumni Reception in Central Valley on August 20, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Toca Madera Winery.

📣 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!

YouTube video by University of California Introducing UC President James B. Milliken

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

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Image consists of a blue background with white and gold text featuring the official Fresno Grizzlies baseball team logo. Text on banner reads as follows, " gather your Bobcat pack and soak up the Ballpark vibes on Friday, August 29 at Chukchansi Park, Fresno. Game begins at 7:05 p.m."

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!

Alumni Keith Ellis, Derek Sollberger, and Jonathan Ly pictured together holding bouquets of flowers and signage highlighting the LBGTQ+ Lambda Student Engagement Endowment.

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 🏳️‍🌈💙💛

New data show University of California degrees lead to jobs, economic prosperity According to a new data analysis, University of California graduates are more likely to find good-paying jobs and increase their earnings over the course of their careers thanks to their UC degrees.

📰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.

HireUC Alumni Career Summit on August 21, 2025 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Fresno Convention Center. An alum in business attire is pictured smiling as they speak with another attendee.

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

All UC Alumni Reception in Central Valley on August 20, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Toca Madera Winery. Banner includes an image of grape vines pictured during a golden sunset.

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

Alumna Laura Showalter pictured in a lab doing research and Jane Binger pictured smiling at the camera.

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

Alumna Temnee Wright pictured in a bright red-orange blouse, smiles brightly at the camera.

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

UCMAA Board Apps extended to June 6. Image includes a "Big M" structure in front of a pool.

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

UCMAA Board Apps extended to June 6. Image includes a "Big M" structure in front of a pool.

#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

📢❗ UPDATE: OIT has applied a fix allowing email access to a majority of the accounts impacted. If you are still experiencing issues, please call 228-HELP (4357) or click Report an Incident at servicehub.ucmerced.edu

OIT Status Announcement regarding alumni email access. Image includes a UC Merced "Big M" logo next to text referring to the Office of Information Technology.

📣 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

Protect our communities Federal Pell Grants, student loans and more are at risk

📣 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.

UCMAA Board members pose together with UC Student Regent, Josiah Beharry '22, following a board meeting.

An alum captures a group photo of alumni and friends as they proudly pose with a #UCMerced sign.

Alumni and friends come together after a Merced mixer in downtown Merced.

We ended the day downtown with our UCMAA Board of Directors meeting featuring key speakers, before we moved to Hi-Fi Wine to raise glasses to the Bobcat bond that brings us together. 🍷💙

Stay in the know and update your info at alumni.ucmerced.edu/update for our next adventure!

A group of alumni proudly pose together after attending the African American Community-Wide celebration, where they offered advice and insight from alumni to students, parents, and families.

A huge shoutout to Donald Carter ’21 for rallying the crew for the African American Community-Wide celebration! 🙌

We appreciate growing partnerships and community with our alumni leaders through more collaborations with campus partners.

Two young future Bobcats pose in front of the alumni table with four UC Merced alumni. Photographed by fellow alumna, Lourdes Miranda '15.

Two alumni pose with three UCMAA Board members as they table during Bobcat Day.

Two alumni share advice with a prospective student and their family.

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

Alumni now working as staff and faculty take a group photo with Chancellor Muñoz.

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

UC's state funding is being debated. Email your legislator to protect our budget. Image includes 2 female and 1 male student walking outside of a building.

📣 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

Linda Chang and a colleague take a photo with Rufus Bobcat in front of a decorative background with the UC Merced "M" logo during a bright sunny day.

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