UC Merced is ranked in the Top 25 Best Public Schools by @usnews and holds the No. 3 spot in social mobility for the second year in a row. ๐ ucm.edu/nwhjdw
Today, on #EarthDay, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe (@aaberhe)ย as Director of the Office of Science, Department of @ENERGY. bit.ly/2QgAoDn via @WhiteHouse
The U.S. Senate today confirmed UC Merced Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe (@aaberhe) to be the new director of @doescienceย in the federal U.S. Department of @ENERGY. ucm.edu/aVuann
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. bit.ly/36kTtt4
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." cnn.it/2Y3pXpr via @CNN
Anna Ocegueda is the daughter of migrant farm workers from Mexico and as 1 of 5 children, is the first in her family to graduate from a four-year university. This weekend, she receives her bachelorโs degree in psychology and a minor in Spanish. bit.ly/2W47ZRI#firstgen
The University of California Board of Regents approved today Dr. Juan Sรกnchez Muรฑozโs appointment as UC Mercedโs fourth chancellor. bit.ly/36g9ezX
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. bit.ly/2OHCIQj
The UC Board of Regents gave final approval today for a new medical education facility at UC Merced! We thank the Board for supporting #MedEd at UC Merced and we look forward to training physicians who want to help address the valleyโs healthcare needs.
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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. bit.ly/3ddGbiw via @FresnoBee
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
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).
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