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UC Merced project scientist Brandi McKuin and Zak Long walk along one of Project Nexus’ solar arrays. Credit: Fig. 1 by University of California

UC helps solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California

California’s first solar-over-canal project goes online with the commissioning of the narrow and wide span arrays in the Turlock Irrigation District, bringing to life the ultimate “why didn’t I think of that!” idea.


UC Board of Regents announces new student regent and commemorates the 50th anniversary of student regents

UC Davis graduate student Miguel Craven will be the 2026-27 UC student regent.


UC Merced arches

‘It’s ours!’ Merced selected for UC’s newest campus 30 years ago

Since 1995, UC Merced has stayed true to its founding mission: expanding access to a University of California education.


solar panels over a canal

Multicampus consortium aims to expand solar-over-canal projects statewide

Covering all of California's exposed canals with solar panels could generate enough electricity to power about 2 million homes each year.


UC Merced students

UC Merced achieves R1 classification, bringing all UC campuses to the highest tier of research universities

All UC campuses are now among the exclusive group of U.S. universities designated R1 by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.


Priya Lakireddy

Departing Staff Advisor Priya Lakireddy on finding your place at UC

Priya shares highlights of her time as staff advisor to the UC Regents, and why you should consider applying for this high-impact role.


President Drake visits UC Merced

UC Merced hosts President Drake’s first campus visit

On Oct. 15, UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D. toured UC Merced and met with students, faculty and staff. Watch a video from his conversation with Chancellor Muñoz.


Welcoming Juan SĂĄnchez Muñoz as UC Merced’s fourth chancellor

On May 20, the UC Board of Regents approved Dr. Juan SĂĄnchez Muñoz’s appointment as UC Merced’s fourth chancellor. A first-generation college graduate and UC alum, Muñoz comes to UC from the University of Houston-Downtown, where he has served as president since 2017.


UC Women in Technology: The First Woman Man

The UC Women in Technology Committee is pleased to announce a webinar with Ann Kovalchick, UC Merced chief information officer, about gender labels and workplace expectations.