UC Merced Alumni Association

09/29/2026

After earning his master's degree in Materials and Biomaterials Science & Engineering at UC Merced, Tyjal DeWolf-Moura (MS '24) entered the renewable energy sector and now helps solar power systems withstand one of their biggest threats: hail. ucm.edu/Tyjal26

His work combines research, data and innovation to make solar energy more reliable and resilient for the future. ☀️♻️

Sept. 28, 2026 Tyjal DeWolf-Moura, Materials and Biomaterials Science and Engineering Engineering Alum Helps Solar Power Weather the Storm When Tyjal DeWolf-Moura graduated from UC Merced, he stepped directly into the rapidly evolving renewable energy sector. Today, he works as an engineer and appli...

09/25/2026

09/24/2026

UC Merced continues to make history! 🌟

Our alma mater is proud to be 1 of 14 nationwide institutions to earn the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability - the only 4-year California institution and only UC campus to receive the classification. 🌍 💙 💛

Sustainability is built into everything we do. 🌱🌎

UC Merced is one of just 14 institutions nationwide, and the only four-year institution in California, to earn the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability.

From research and academics to green buildings and community partnerships, the recognition reflects UC Merced’s commitment to building a more sustainable future. It also marks the university’s fourth Carnegie recognition, joining distinctions for research, student opportunity and community engagement.

Another national recognition for UC Merced 💙💛 Read more 🔗 https://ucm.edu/mwdbhl

09/24/2026

Bay Area Bobcats, friends, and UC Alumni, you're invited to build comunidad and conexiones in Oakland! 🤝

Join the UC Merced Chican@ Latin@ Alumni Network as Oakland welcomes the largest catrina in the nation this October! Hear directly from the curator about the symbolism and cultural significance. 🌟

Following the event, join fellow UC alumni for a no-host networking opportunity at Aloha Club. 💙💛

🔗 ucm.edu/Catrina
🗓 Friday, October 2
⏰️ 5:30 PM
📍Fruitvale Transit Village

09/22/2026

“Rankings are meaningful when they reflect the outcomes and opportunities we create for our students. At UC Merced, we are deeply committed to providing an exceptional education that is accessible to students from across California and beyond.” - Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz

Learn more at ucm.edu/jiubm2 🔗

09/22/2026

UC Merced has been named the 30th best public university in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! The latest rankings put UC Merced’s impact, value and student success in the national spotlight.

🏆 No. 30 public university
📈 No. 4 for social mobility
💰 No. 18 best value for in-state students
🎓 No. 40 best college for veterans
⚙️ Our highest-ever undergraduate engineering ranking

A historic enrollment and fundraising year for UC Merced, with national recognition to match! Read more 🔗 https://ucm.edu/jiubm2

09/22/2026

UC Merced welcomed José León to the Bobcat family as Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students. With more than 25 years of experience in student support and mentoring, Dean León shares how his upbringing helped shape his approach to student success. ucm.edu/kgtdbc 🙌

09/21/2026

Big win! UC Merced is one of six institutions nationwide that exemplified enrollment success for both first-year and transfer students in fall 2026, per Inside Higher Ed.

Read: https://bit.ly/3SWIDot

09/21/2026

The Enrollment Wins of 2026

Several colleges cited partnerships with K–12 schools and new, dedicated analyses of enrollment data as key elements of their enrollment booms. https://bit.ly/4rf3XlO