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Juan Flores

ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø campus photo of sign

Bobcat Day Attracts Record Crowd to ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø

The excitement was palpable at ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø as a record number of people descended on the campus for . More than 5,700 students, family members and friends attended the annual open house event April 22 to learn about the university and its offerings.

A Day in the Life of a First-Year Student at ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø

First-year student Edwin Casillas found everything he was looking for in a university — and more — at ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø. Nearly a year after the Sonora native said he "" when visiting the campus, he is confident he made the right decision to become a Bobcat.

Environmental Conservation Takes Center Stage in Shakespeare in Yosemite's 'Romeo and Juliet'

"Romeo and Juliet" is considered William Shakespeare's most famous romantic tragedy. But this Earth Day weekend, it will be transformed into a new production that will offer hope for the future of the environment.

Bobcat Day Gives Future Bobcats a Taste of ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø

ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø is hosting its annual open house event Saturday, April 22, to give admitted, prospective and transfer students the opportunity to learn more about what the university has to offer.

 kicks off at 9 a.m. with a campus information fair, as well as tours of the campus, housing and labs. Attendees are invited to the Carol Tomlinson-Keasey Quad, where Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz will provide welcome remarks.

ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø and College Track Partner to Democratize Potential Through Higher Education

The University of California, Merced, and College Track are pleased to announce a new partnership focused on ensuring that college students from underserved communities who want to be the first in their families to graduate from college are provided the tools, guidance, and environment to do so.

ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø Library Hosts Opening Reception for Farmworker Movement Exhibit

The ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø Library is hosting an opening reception for a new art exhibit that showcases the farmworker movement in the Central Valley through the lens of the late photographer and labor activist George Ballis.

'Listen to Your Gut': First-Year Student Offers Tips for Success to Incoming Bobcats

Bobcat Day turned out to be one of the most important days in 's life. Her experience at ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø's open house event in April 2022 assured her that she belonged at the newest UC campus — so much so that she submitted her Statement of Intent to Register that afternoon.

Advisory Committee Hit Hard by COVID-19 Rebuilding to Continue Supporting Women

The  (CACSW) has brought awareness to issues related to the campus climate for women since its founding at ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø in 2008. But after being greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the group is working to move forward promoting gender equity on campus.

CACSW, which is part of the , is charged with:

Student Philanthropy Month Puts Spotlight on Giving Back to ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø and Community

For the second year, ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø's Student Alumni Association (SAA) and Office of Alumni Relations have partnered to host  in March. The monthlong initiative is dedicated to building a culture of philanthropy and awareness at ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø.

Alumnus Shares His ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø Experiences to Guide Youth to College

While growing up in the Sacramento area, Donald Carter ('21) said he didn't see many people who looked like him pursuing higher education. As the oldest of four boys in a single-parent household, he spent most of his time setting examples instead of learning from them.

But after graduating from John F. Kennedy High School and deciding to attend ÎåÒ»ÉçÇø, Carter realized he could use his experiences to guide other students who may have had similar upbringings.