UC Merced Alumni Association

09/03/2026

August was a month of connections, community, and celebrations. From coast to coast, check out a few of the moments we captured with our alumni Bobcats. 😺💛💙

Cheers to a new month and more opportunities ahead to bring alumni together. 🥳

09/02/2026

A record-breaking fundraising year for UC Merced. 🐾💙💛

Fueled by a historic $38 million gift from MacKenzie Scott and the generosity of the Bobcat community, UC Merced raised more than $68 million in 2025-26, nearly doubling the university’s previous fundraising record.

The milestone brings Boldly Forward: The Campaign for UC Merced to nearly $180 million, supporting student success, groundbreaking research and healthier communities across the San Joaquin Valley and beyond. With nearly 90% of our $200 million goal secured, we’re moving boldly forward!

Read more 🔗 https://ucm.edu/6ebded

08/27/2026

08/24/2026

At an event with Senator Alex Padilla at the UC Student and Policy Center, UC Davis Chancellor Gary S.May urged Congress to provide a legislative fix that would prevent the federal government's proposed changes to how federal grants are awarded and managed from going into effect.

“This fix would protect the merit-based research process that has allowed UC and the nation to lead the world in innovation,” said Chancellor May.

08/12/2026

Looking to stand out in your next job search or career move? 🤔

Tune in for this week's webinars for recruiter insights and branding tips to help you stand out:

1️⃣ 8/12 at Noon (PT) | Prepare for the Fair: Resume & Recruiter Insights
🔗 ucm.edu/h5up04

2️⃣ 8/13 at Noon (PT) | Working Hard Isn’t Enough: The Unspoken Rules That Shape Your Career With Ricky Koo ’09
🔗 ucm.edu/q4k9qg

Don't miss next week's career summits in Irvine and San Francisco:
📍 Irvine | August 18, 2026 - ucm.edu/Irvine26
📍 San Francisco | August 20, 2026 - ucm.edu/SF26

08/11/2026

Did you know the UC Merced Alumni Association is led by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of fellow Bobcats?

Earlier this summer, our newest and returning board members came together to explore new ways to connect alumni, share Bobcat stories, and strengthen our alumni community. 💙💛

Stay connected to learn about upcoming events, alumni highlights, and ways to get involved. ucm.edu/update 👈 🔗

07/27/2026

This past Friday, Bobcat kittens Boomer and Bobbie made their debut at the newly renovated Applegate Zoo and were welcomed by none other than our very own Rufus Bobcat! ucm.edu/074hpl 😺

07/24/2026

Don't miss the premiere of featuring UC Merced's very own Professor Sora Kim! 😺💙💛

She'll teach you - diving alongside sharks, debunking myths, and bringing the science. ucm.edu/sd5xym 🦈🤿

07/23/2026

Bobcats, Shark Week superfans, and K-pop stans unite! ✨🦈

UC Merced Professor Sora Kim is diving back into Shark Week - this time alongside Ken Jeong and Rei Ami for the premiere special of "K-Pop Shark Heroes." Because let's be honest, sharks deserve a better PR team. 😎 🎤🌊

Catch the premiere July 26! 📺

University CommunicationsJuly 22, 2026Professor Sora Kim is joined on the show by Ken Jeong and Rei Ami. Talk about meta: A pop culture phenomenon is using a pop culture phenomenon to undo the results of a pop culture phenomenon. And for the fourth consecutive year, paleoecology Professor Sora Kim i...