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As of fall 2016, UC Merced has about 7,300 undergraduate and graduate students. These students are some of the brightest in the state, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for knowledge. Since 2005, our students have formed more than 200 clubs and organizations, written their own constitution and have created a thriving governing body. In addition, our graduate and undergraduate students are conducting some of the most cutting-edge research of our time, such as stem cells, artificial intelligence and renewable energy.
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Overview
Location
United States, California, Merced
Employees
1001-5000
Phone
+1 209-228-4400
Total raised
$112.5M
Founded date
2005
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
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| Sep 26, 2022 | Grant | $12.5M |
Mentions in press and media 27
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| Jul 29, 2026 | Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By SETH BORENSTEIN It seems as if the world is afire this summer. But even as wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely b... |
| Jul 28, 2026 | As North America grapples with destructive wildfires, ‘super’ El Niño may offer hope | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — As wildfires rage across Canada and the American West, the announcement from federal forecasters that an El Niño warming is forming thousands of mi... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | CAS Announces 2026 CAS Future Leaders | Global program equips outstanding early-career scientists with leadership skills to shape the future of science COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) specializing in scientific... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globe | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By SETH BORENSTEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of days when the weather gets hot, dry and windy — ideal to spark extreme wildfires — has nearly tripled in the past 45 years across the globe, with ... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By DEEPA BHARATH LOS ANGELES (AP) — With eyes closed and a small mallet in hand, the Rev. Kyohei Mikawa gently struck the bronze Himalayan singing bowl resting in his palm and bathed the Buddhist s... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Tips on stepping back from screens and starting a new hobby | By JAMIE DUCHARME During the winter of 2024, Rachel Martin came to a startling realization: She spent most of her free time staring at screens. “I couldn’t really think of hobbies or things that I did that took a break from the digital worl... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Bestselling author shares his No. 1 strategy for a happier, more successful life: It’s especially useful if you’re ‘feeling stuck’ | A single-minded focus is not necessarily the best path to success and happiness, according to Tim Ferriss. Pursuing a variety of passions and side projects can help you live more happily and unlock new career opportunities, says the investo... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | The Struggles of Fatherhood and Financial Stability: A Dual Crisis in America | Father’s Day is a bittersweet occasion for many. It’s a day of celebration, yet for countless fathers, it serves as a painful reminder of absence. The struggle of fatherhood is intertwined with the broader economic landscape. As financial p... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Here’s the No. 1 phrase dads ‘hate hearing’ on Father’s Day, says parenting expert—what to say instead | As a child, I was often curious about my father’s absence. My mother navigated those awkward questions with grace, never speaking negatively of him, even on Father’s Day. She’d soften the truth without burdening me with the complexities of ... |
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FAQ about UC Merced
When was UC Merced founded?
UC Merced was founded in 2005.
How much funding has UC Merced raised?
UC Merced has raised $112.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
What funding rounds has UC Merced raised?
Parsers VC lists 2 funding rounds of UC Merced, among them a grant of $12.5M on Sep 26, 2022.
What has the press written about UC Merced?
Parsers VC has collected 27 articles mentioning UC Merced, among them “Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing” (Jul 29, 2026) and “As North America grapples with destructive wildfires, ‘super’ El Niño may offer hope” (Jul 28, 2026).
Is UC Merced still active?
Yes, UC Merced is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 30, 2026.