MERCED, Calif. -- A decade has passed since America's newest research university opened amid farmland in central California. And surprisingly little on the landscape has changed. Cows still graze ...

The University of California, Merced campus. Merced Sun-Star File Image. UC Merced leaders say they were surprised by the $38 million donation from MacKenzie Scott, the biggest gift in the ...

The main entrance to the University of California, Merced in Merced, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. (Sun-Star file photo) If you spend any time on or near the UC Merced campus, it won’t take long to ...

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- This year, a soggy start to the semester didn't stop the brand new Bobcats at UC Merced from taking part in one of the college's oldest traditions, the Scholars Bridge ...

UC Merced is among the top colleges in the nation for “social mobility,” according to U.S. News & World Report. The publication recently released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings — showcasing the top ...

The main entrance to the University of California, Merced in Merced, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. (Sun-Star file photo) Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com The Merced County economy has been ...

On May 18, 1995, the University of California Board of Regents voted to select Merced as the site for its ninth undergraduate campus. To get to that point, Merced had to beat out what started as a ...

UC Merced received a $38 million gift from MacKenzie Scott to expand programs Administration will prioritize student success, research, and capital projects University will align spending with equity ...

UC Merced warns students as e-scooter collisions and injuries rise. UC Merced reports rising micromobility use and campus collisions causing serious injuries. University issued safety warnings, posted ...