UC Merced Alumni Association

This past Friday, Bobcat kittens Boomer and Bobbie made their debut at the newly renovated Applegate Zoo and were welcomed by none other than our very own Rufus Bobcat! ucm.edu/074hpl 😺

Don't miss the premiere of featuring UC Merced's very own Professor Sora Kim! 😺💙💛

She'll teach you - diving alongside sharks, debunking myths, and bringing the science. ucm.edu/sd5xym 🦈🤿

Bobcats, Shark Week superfans, and K-pop stans unite! ✨🦈

UC Merced Professor Sora Kim is diving back into Shark Week - this time alongside Ken Jeong and Rei Ami for the premiere special of "K-Pop Shark Heroes." Because let's be honest, sharks deserve a better PR team. 😎 🎤🌊

Catch the premiere July 26! 📺

UC Merced Professor Sora Kim Makes Waves Again on Shark Week | Newsroom University CommunicationsJuly 22, 2026Professor Sora Kim is joined on the show by Ken Jeong and Rei Ami. Talk about meta: A pop culture phenomenon is using a pop culture phenomenon to undo the results of a pop culture phenomenon. And for the fourth consecutive year, paleoecology Professor Sora Kim i...

Ready to stand out at your next recruiting event? 💼🔍

Open to all UC alumni, this interactive session will help you build a stronger resume, deliver a compelling elevator pitch, and make a great impression with employers. ucm.edu/h5up04

📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕛 12:00 p.m. PT

Last week future Bobcats met alumni in Sacramento to hear firsthand stories, advice, and be inspired. 😺

Thank you to our alumni for helping welcome the next generation into the Bobcat community! 💙💛

CALLING ALL BOBCATS: 📣
Join us for the "All UC Alumni in STEM: Orange County Mixer," hosted by the University of California and UC alumni communities across all 10 campuses!

Connect, collaborate, and network with UC alumni in STEM careers. Registration closes on 8/12, space is limited - ucm.edu/9c0wyo

EVENT DETAILS:
🗓️ Tuesday, August 18, 2026
🕒 6:00-7:30 p.m. (PT)
📍 The Commons at UCI Research Park | 5301 California Ave, Irvine, CA 92617

WHY ATTEND:
✅ Connect with fellow UC alumni working across STEM fields.
✅ Expand your professional network with alumni from across the UC system.
✅ Build relationships, exchange ideas, and discover new opportunities.

Checkout this year's series to learn more about our newest incoming students - news.ucmerced.edu/news/bobcat-bound

Meet Wonderful Ezieme. After moving from Nigeria to California just two years ago, he excelled in the classroom, competed in track and field, and discovered a passion for neuroscience. Now he's ready to begin the next chapter of his journey at UC Merced, where he's eager to pursue research, explore Yosemite and make his mark as a Bobcat. Welcome to the Bobcat family! 💙💛

Read Wonderful's story and meet more future Bobcats: https://news.ucmerced.edu/news/bobcat-bound

Meet Anthony Savala Alvarez. A standout student-athlete and California Seal of Biliteracy recipient, he's bringing talent, drive and big goals to campus this fall. Inspired by his brother's UC Merced experience, Anthony is excited to make his own mark as a Bobcat. Welcome to the Bobcat family! 💙💛

Read Anthony's story and meet more future Bobcats: https://news.ucmerced.edu/news/bobcat-bound

We are excited to welcome Dr. Anitra Brockman as our new head women's volleyball coach!

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