UC Merced is approaching a very exciting time as it prepares to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its groundbreaking, execute a new strategic plan, and introduce an innovative re-brand and marketing strategy. These discussions engaged our entire campus community, including but not limited to administrative staff, faculty, academic senate, undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, community partners and our Board of Trustees. All these opportunities set the stage for UC Merced’s Chancellor, Juan Sánchez Muñoz, to decide to formally launch the campuses first comprehensive campaign. In addition, our data demonstrates that the university has a healthy pool of existing supporters, potential prospects, and future opportunities to not only meet, but exceed the stated fundraising goal by 2030. There has never been a better time to launch a comprehensive campaign for UC Merced than now.

At the recommendation of UC Merced’s Chancellor, Juan Sánchez Muñoz, and in addition to support from university leadership and Vice Chancellor E. Edward Klotzbier, UC Merced’s comprehensive campaign is chaired by Board of Trustees Immediate Past Chairwoman Denise Watkins. UC Merced has also assembled an internal planning committee to manage the campaign.

1. Spread the word to your online networks.
2. Attend an event.

Yes! If you are interested in making a planned gift, please visit giftplanning.ucmerced.edu to learn more!