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Latinas in Law: Alumnae Advocate for Immigrants in Valley

Linda Barreto ('08), Jessica Jaramillo Perez ('14) and Alejandra Tenorio Zurita ('20) all knew at a young age that they wanted to become lawyers. What they didn't know, however, was that ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ would play a pivotal role in merging their paths to create a powerhouse that advocates for hundreds of immigrants in the Central Valley.

'Peace Doesn't Come from the Sky': Dalai Lama Advocates for Togetherness as He Receives Spendlove Prize

A special recognition over a decade in the making was celebrated this month as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was awarded the . In his message upon accepting the prize, he stressed the importance of peace and working together to survive in this world.

Modesto City Schools Becomes Sixth Partner in Merced Automatic Admission Program

With the flourish of a pen on Tuesday (Sept. 27), students in the Modesto area gained an expedited pathway to become future Bobcats at the University of California, Merced.

ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz, Modesto City Schools (MCS) Superintendent Sara Noguchi and other educational partners participated in a signing ceremony to bring the  (MAAP) to the school district.

Dalai Lama Honored as 15th Recipient of Spendlove Prize

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has been awarded the . A pre-recorded showing of the presentation on Monday, Sept. 26, will celebrate the 15th prize recipient.

The , Tenzin Gyatso, is a man of peace, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people and one of the most recognizable faces of Buddhism. For decades, he has worked toward a free Tibet.

ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ Launches Landmark $100 Million Fundraising Campaign


Editor's note: Since the launch of the "Boldy Forward" campaign in September, ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ has doubled the campaign’s fundraising goal from $100 million to $200 million, thanks in great part to the prolific support of campus donors including the .Ìý

Bobcat Day Convinces Southern California Student to Attend ºÚÁϰٿÆ

ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ is highlighting incoming students for fall 2022 — a dynamic, diverse and accomplished cohort of new Bobcats.

Isabella Mitchell knew she wanted to move away from Lynwood after graduation in an effort to explore California. After attending ºÚÁϰٿÆ's annual admitted student open house event in April, the 18-year-old was convinced to call the university home for the next four years.

San Diego County Student Trading Beaches for ºÚÁϰٿÆ's Intimate Feel

ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ is highlighting incoming students for fall 2022 — a dynamic, diverse and accomplished cohort of new Bobcats.

Robert St. Martin is proud of having been able to balance his studies, extracurricular activities and social life during his four years at Rancho Buena Vista High School in San Diego County. Several Advanced Placement courses and the marching and concert bands kept him busy.

As he prepares to start his journey at ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ this month, he knows the juggling act as a Bobcat will help mold him to go even further.

Professor's New Film Featuring Campesino Artist to Premiere in Merced

The new film by filmmaker Yehuda Sharim, "El Ojo Comienza En La Mano" ("The Eye Begins in the Hand"), features the life work of Central Valley artist and muralist Rubén A. Sánchez.

Sharim, a professor in the , will be in conversation with Sánchez in the coming months as a way to premiere the work where it originated and needs to be shown first: Merced and other nearby locations.

Atwater Valedictorian Ready to Grow with ºÚÁϰٿÆ

ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ is highlighting incoming students for fall 2022 — a dynamic, diverse and accomplished cohort of new Bobcats.

Narciso Martinez Solorio applied to 31 colleges and universities, including UCs and Ivy League schools. After being accepted to most of them and thinking about his future, the Merced resident decided ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ is the perfect fit for him to continue his education in the fall.

"I want to experience something different. I want to be part of a growing university, and the moment I first visited the campus I knew I would fit in easily," he said.

Driven Student from Los Angeles Excited for Possibilities at ºÚÁϰٿÆ

ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ is highlighting incoming first-year students for fall 2022 - a dynamic, diverse and accomplished cohort of new Bobcats.

Christian Boyd is ready for the next chapter of his life. The recent graduate of Brío College Prep in Los Angeles is leaving Southern California and joining his fellow Bobcats this fall as part of the Class of 2026.

"I chose to attend ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ because of the quiet rural atmosphere, a stark contrast from the harsh streets of downtown LA," he said.