The Winter edition of Inside UC Merced looks at how the university is working to emerge from the pandemic stronger and more dynamic than ever. Our spotlight feature, “Hope and Reflections,” combines evocative portraits with colleagues’ aspirational words. We also take a look at the latest research, projects and resources that bind our campus community and tell the story of a university on the rise: http://bit.ly/3pHzjRp | UC Merced

UC Merced welcomed a sea of blue and gold as nearly 2,400 students were celebrated at the annual Scholars Bridge Crossing event. The campus tradition serves as a symbolic start to the academic journey for first-year and transfer students. The students crossed Scholars Bridge – cheered on by members of the campus community – and passed through the Beginnings sculpture. They then formed the university's Big M logo on the Carol Tomlinson-Keasey Quad. #LetTheJourneyBegin #UCMercedTraditions #UCMfirs

Fall in love with everything UC Merced has to offer: our research, the community, the spirit, the students, the professors, the staff and our Bobcat pride 💛💙 If you’re ready to fall in love too… It’s your time. Apply by Dec. 1. | UC Merced