WE R1! 💙💛 UC Merced has officially been named a Carnegie R1 top-tier research university—the only one in the Central Valley. In less than 20 years, we've joined the nation's most elite institutions, proving that innovation and impact have no limits. 🔗

Professor Andy LiWang earned The Protein Society’s prestigious Hodgkin Award for his groundbreaking research on the oldest known biological clock. Read more here: 🔗

A warm Bobcat welcome to Carlos Lauchu, founder and principal of The Science Academy STEM Magnet School, during his visit with Scott Hagg and Dustin Noji at UC Merced! We're proud to collaborate with STEM champions to create pathways for student success in science and innovation.

Swimming with a Nile crocodile isn’t for everyone, but Professor Sora Kim called it a highlight while filming “Jaws vs. Mega Croc” for @SharkWeek! 🦈 Catch her episode Monday at 9 p.m. and read more here:

RT @UC_Newsroom: The University of California is innovating in artificial intelligence, healthcare, national defense, energy independence,….

RT @UCMercedAlumni: Join us for this year's "All UC Alumni Reception in the Central Valley" at alumni-owned venue Toca Madera Winery! https….

RT @UCMercedAlumni: Join us at the upcoming “HireUC Alumni Career Summit” hosted by @UofCalifornia and all 10 campuses, including @ucmerced….

RT @UofCalifornia: The UC Board of Regents announced the appointment of the next UC Student Regent, Miguel Craven. Miguel earned his bache….

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 🔗

RT @UCMercedBobcats: Level up your game this summer with the UC Merced Bobcats 🌟🐾 Skills, drills, and serious fun—don’t miss out! . Spots a….

Less than 50 days till instruction starts… not that we’re counting or anything 👀 (ok we totally are).

Happy Cow Appreciation Day 🐄 At UC Merced, our cows do more than graze, they help restore rare ecosystems, reduce wildfire risk and protect the land we love 🐮🌱 Conservation heroes, one hoofstep at a time. We mooo-ch appreciate them!

Wishing our Bobcat community a safe and joyful Fourth of July!. UC Merced is closed today in observance of Independence Day and will reopen on Monday, July 7.

Ag-tech has always been part of UC Merced, but now it’s leading the way. At the Smart Farm, students turn ideas into real solutions for one of the world’s top growing regions, a living classroom for the future. 🔗

Professor Clarissa Nobile has once again gained the attention of the @NIH and received a grant to continue her research on biofilm infections that affect human health. Read more about her research here 🔗

RT @UCMercedBobcats: The @UCMercedMBB Elite Camp is almost here! Take your game to the next level this summer 🏀 spots are limited, secure y….

Big moves for Men's Volleyball! 🏐. UC Merced is joining @MPSFSports for the 2026 men's volleyball season, alongside Jessup, BYU, Concordia, Menlo, Pepperdine, Stanford, UCLA, USC, and Vanguard. This exciting shift aligns with our transition to NCAA Division II. Go Bobcats! 💛💙.

Happy first day of summer, Bobcats! ☀️

UC Merced is closed today, June 19, in honor of #Juneteenth, a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. and celebrate Black freedom and resilience. Join one of the many events in Merced this weekend to reflect and celebrate.

RT @UCAdvocacy: Join us in urging @CAgovernor to sign #CALeg’s budget bill and to #FundUC! Students, staff, faculty and communities across….

Engineering students tackled real-world challenges for clients across California through the Innovate to Grow capstone competition. Students designed and built projects ranging from new software applications to an automated can seal sorter. 🔗