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The official account for the University of California, Merced Go 'Cats! 🐾😸💙💛

 5200 N. Lake Rd., Merced, CA
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Joined May 2008
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UC Merced is the No. 30 public university in the nation! 🏆 📈 No. 4 social mobility 💰 No. 18 best value 🎓 No. 40 best for veterans ⚙️ Highest-ever undergraduate engineering ranking A historic year, with national recognition to match! 🔗 ucm.edu/jiubm2
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The University of California celebrates the life of Dolores Huerta, who passed away this week. A civil rights hero whose influence is felt across the nation and the state, she was a visiting scholar, commencement speaker, namesake of the UC Santa Cruz Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas, and a former UC regent. Read a reflection on her vast impact and legacy: bit.ly/3WVud9s Photo credits: Angela L. Torres, Devi Pride Photography
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Come support the Bobcats at the first-ever CCAA quarterfinal on campus! 💙💛 Details below ⬇️
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There's no place like home 🤩 the Bobcats are set to host the program's first ever CCAA quarterfinal on Bobcat Field, this Sunday at 12pm. We'll see you there!
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There's no place like home 🤩 the Bobcats are set to host the program's first ever CCAA quarterfinal on Bobcat Field, this Sunday at 12pm. We'll see you there!
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A celebration of agriculture, innovation and community! 🎃🍂 From farm-grown pumpkins to drone demonstrations, VISTA Fall Farm Fest gave visitors a firsthand look at the exciting technology shaping the future of farming.
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Innovation with impact. 💡@ucmerced students are working to make autonomous vehicles more accessible by developing automatic wheelchair securement systems that could give riders greater independence. ♿️ ucm.edu/qmfv2q #UCMEngineering
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🎉Congrats to @ucmerced 2026 Hellman Fellows: Francesco Danzi, Blythe George, & Matthew Hutchinson! Research highlights: Metamaterials, Central Valley Communities, & Rangeland Nutrition. 🔗ucm.edu/wlz5bw #HellmanFellows #UCMEngineering
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Your UC PIQ story doesn’t have to be extraordinary to be meaningful. For the “greatest challenge” prompt, Shea wrote about her high school job as a soccer referee and how it helped her find her voice and grow more confident. Get more insight on PIQs from UC admissions on our YouTube channel 👉 bit.ly/3WBvDpz Video description: A UC student against a yellow backdrop describes what she wrote for the “greatest challenge” PIQ on her UC application. UC admissions expert Jayne Reimel listens and responds.
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Got questions about UC application? ❌ Don't ask AI. 👇 Drop your questions in the comments and University of California admissions will answer as many as we can. 🗓️ Don't forget the deadline to submit is November 30 11:59 p.m. PST!
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It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Night at this Saturday's @ucmercedwvb match vs. Cal Poly Humboldt! First serve is at 7pm, but be sure to get there early to snag your AAPI Night T-shirt.
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Attending the State of the University at @ucmerced learning about the exciting things the University is doing now and the future.
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Don't forget to apply for FAFSA/CADAA!! Apply here today Bobcat 👇🐾financialaid.ucmerced.edu/ho…
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It’s a Pink Out doubleheader on Bobcat Field 💕Be one of the first 150 fans at the doubleheader to score a FREE Pink Out T-shirt. Don’t forget to wear pink to show your support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
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Big news for National Transfer Student Week! 🎓 UC Merced's new transfer pathway offers eligible community college students guaranteed admission, up to $8,000 in scholarships and a clearer path to a UC degree. Learn more: ucm.edu/20agw9
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As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, a few @UCMercedXCTrack student-athletes take the time to reflect on the past and share what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them.
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🗳️ The deadline to register to vote online in California is Oct. 19 Here's everything you need to know to get ready to vote on Nov. 3 👉 bit.ly/47dXGO7
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Is college still worth it? In a recent conversation with @PPICNotes President and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye, UC President James B. Milliken explains why a UC degree is one of the best investments Californians can make. ..................... Video description: President Milliken in conversation with PPIC President in a library setting, interspersed with b-roll from UC campuses.
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UC admissions myth-busting! ❌ Myth: “Getting into UC is basically a lottery.” ✔️ Reality: There is nothing random about UC admissions. Every application is thoroughly reviewed by real humans in a structured process with multiple checks. Drop common myths you hear about UC admissions process in the comments and stay tuned for more myth-busting! Read more: bit.ly/47aaO6K
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Climate action is about more than technology. It's about people. 🌎 Professor Paul Almeida brings together 60+ global scholars in The Oxford Handbook of Climate Action, exploring how communities and institutions can help tackle climate change. Read more 🔗 ucm.edu/0lp39w
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After earning his degree in Materials and Biomaterials Science & Engineering, @ucmgraddiv alumnus Tyjal DeWolf-Moura (MS '24) entered the renewable energy sector & now helps solar power systems withstand one of their biggest threats: hail. 🌨️ Learn at ucm.edu/Tyjal26🔗
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Congratulations to @ucmerced researchers Marcos Zuzuárregui, Ali Abedi, Reza Ehsani & Stefano Carpin on their upcoming IEEE T-FR publication on autonomous robotics for precision agriculture. 🤖🌱#UCMEngineering 🔗ieeexplore.ieee.org/document…
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