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 ...

Only 20 years since undergraduate instruction began, UC Merced is a recognized leader in conducting academic research, developing young minds for career success and driving economic growth, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The University of California, Merced campus is shown in a file photo. (Andrew Kuhn/akuhn@mercedsun-star.com) The University of ...

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 University of California, Merced campus. Merced Sun-Star File Image. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com The University of California, Merced saw a decline in new student undergraduate fall ...