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BOLDLY FORWARD
THE CAMPAIGN FOR UC MERCED

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Boldly Forward will enhance the university’s ability to meet the greatest needs of and find solutions for pressing issues facing the Central Valley and beyond. Every gift made to UC Merced – regardless of who it is from, what it supports, or how large or small – counts toward the campaign’s success.

Through your continued support of our innovative programs, cutting-edge research and aspirational goals, we will continue to thrive as the fastest growing public university in the nation. From Faculty to Staff, Student to Alumnus, and Family to Friend of UC Merced, we are all playing a critical role in building the future, here in the heart of California!

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For All Public Universities
Ranked #4
In Social Mobility For Our Students
65%
of UC Merced Students are First-Generation

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UC Merced Celebrates Official Dedication of the Lakireddy Grand Ballroom

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UC Merced Celebrates Official Dedication of the Lakireddy Grand Ballroom

We are gratified that the grand ballroom has provided a welcoming and engaging space to connect UC Merced with people from throughout our region.
- Priya Lakireddy

Fred and Mitzie Ruiz Honored for Transformational Gift with Named Administration Center

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Fred and Mitzie Ruiz Honored for Transformational Gift with Named Administration Center

The Valley has benefitted greatly from a UC campus – it has contributed to our growth and helped our students. My personal goal is to help UC Merced to grow, but I’m most interested in how its presence helps the region continue to develop and benefits the students.
- Fred Ruiz

UC Merced Doubles Fundraising Campaign Goal

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UC Merced Doubles Fundraising Campaign Goal

Seeing our projections being outpaced is both exciting and humbling. It’s a reflection of the faith that people have in what we are doing to help provide better lives for families in the Central Valley and to produce leaders for generations to come.
- Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz

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Chancellor’s Associates

Chancellor’s Associates is the premiere annual giving society of leaders who believe a dynamic university is critical to ensuring a prosperous future for the San Joaquin Valley and well beyond.
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University Friends Circle

University Friends Circle enhances strong relationships between University of California Merced and communities of the Central Valley through programs that promote social and intellectual interaction.
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