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Alyssa Johansen

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ɫӰƬ Recognized on Newsweek’s Inaugural ‘America’s Best Colleges for Women’ List

ɫӰƬ has been recognized on Newsweek’s inaugural America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026 list, a national ranking designed to spotlight institutions that support, advance and elevate women across campus and beyond.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: A Day On, Not a Day Off

ɫӰƬ will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting a day of action, inviting the campus and community to serve together on Monday, Jan. 19.

In keeping with King’s call to build a “beloved community,” ɫӰƬ’s Community Engagement Center is inviting students, staff, faculty and alumni to participate in a range of service projects throughout Merced and beyond as part of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

The American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation Recognize ɫӰƬ's Leadership in Community Engagement

ɫӰƬ has once again been recognized as a national leader in community-engaged scholarship. The  affirms the university’s deep and expanding commitment to serving the public.

Trinidad Quiroz Signs Professional Contract with Necaxa Femenil

ɫӰƬ women's soccer star Trinidad Quiroz has signed with Necaxa Femenil of Liga BBVA MX Femenil. Quiroz is the first Bobcat to sign a contract with the highest level of women's football in Mexico.

The forward from San Jose, Calif., is a two-time NAIA All-American and she earned All-CCAA First Team honors this past fall following the Bobcats first season in NCAA Division II.

Hundreds of ɫӰƬ Graduates to Cross the Stage at Fall Commencement

Hundreds of ɫӰƬ students will be celebrated this weekend at the university’s fall commencement ceremonies in downtown Merced. Nearly 400 undergraduate students and 40 Graduate Division students are set to cross the stage in the Art Kamangar Center at the Merced Theatre during three ceremonies.

ɫӰƬ Receives Transformational $38 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott

The University of California, Merced today announced the largest philanthropic gift in its history, an extraordinary new commitment from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This transformational investment, Ms. Scott’s second major gift to ɫӰƬ, underscores growing national recognition of ɫӰƬ’s rapid ascent as one of the nation’s most innovative public research universities and a leader in access and opportunity, student success, and social mobility.

Giving Tuesday at ɫӰƬ: Collective Generosity Transforms Lives

When ɫӰƬ launches Give to ɫӰƬ 2025 on Dec. 2, it won’t just be about one day of giving; the month-long campaign will be about hope, opportunity and community impact.

For the 12th year, the campus joins the global Giving Tuesday movement, inviting donors to power change through the university’s ɫӰƬ Fund. Contributions to Give to ɫӰƬ will support the campus’s greatest needs, ensuring ɫӰƬ has the flexibility to fund emerging opportunities, expand programs and student support initiatives, and assist promising scholars with direct financial assistance.

Native and Indigenous Student Coalition Promotes Culture and Community at ɫӰƬ

November marks Native American Heritage Month — a time to celebrate, honor and amplify Indigenous traditions and histories. At ɫӰƬ, the student-led has become a powerful source of community and cultural pride since its founding in 2012.

ɫӰƬ Earns Perfect Score, Ranks 7th in Nation on Princeton Review’s ‘Top 50 Green Colleges’ List

ɫӰƬ was recognized again as a national leader in sustainability, earning a perfect Green Rating score and ranking No. 7 in the nation on The Princeton Review’s 2025 list of Top 50 Green Colleges.

The ranking highlights universities that set the standard for environmental stewardship through sustainable operations, curriculum and community engagement. ɫӰƬ’s perfect score underscores its deep commitment to sustainability – from its zero net energy goals to its emphasis on preparing students to lead in a greener global economy.

Winery Executive Stephanie Gallo Joins ɫӰƬ Foundation Board of Trustees

The ɫӰƬ Foundation has named Stephanie Gallo, chief marketing officer at GALLO, to its Board of Trustees. A respected community leader and seasoned executive, Gallo brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to advancing educational initiatives and regional innovation.

As CMO of GALLO — the world’s largest family-owned winery, co-founded by her grandfather, Ernest, and great uncle, Julio — Gallo oversees the global management and strategic direction of the company’s brand portfolio.