alumni Association
Congratulations, Class of 2025!
Welcome to the University of California, Merced Alumni Association (UCMAA)! Upon the conferral of your degree, you will receive your complimentary lifetime membership to the association. With over 20,400 proud alumni and counting, UCMAA connects you to a growing network of Bobcats across the globe – including a UC network of more than 2.6 million UC alumni, providing opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and continued engagement.
We invite you to stay informed and engaged with your alma mater! To learn and explore the many ways you can continue to give back to your Bobcat community, by visiting alumni.ucmerced.edu.
Jessica "Jessie" Anderson
Lead Manufacturing Engineer | SpaceX
B.S. | Mechanical Engineering | 2010
“Go discover yourself. Find what it is that you’re passionate about and what makes the future exciting for you. Because when you’re passionate about something, that passion turns into motivation. That motivation turns into achievements. Your struggles turn into adventures. Your failures turn into learning experiences. Your accomplishments turn into inspiration for others. You will go above and beyond. You will put in that extra effort. You will do what it takes, and you will achieve that goal.”
Alumni Traditions - Alma Mater
In 2014, the UC Merced Foundation Board of Trustees were discussing long-term objectives such as greater engagement and support, when the idea of an alma mater emerged. Originated in 18th-century England, an alma mater is a song or hymn that lyrically expresses loyalty to a school, college or university. The Board Chairman at the time, Lee Kolligian, recommended Jimmy Dunne, an accomplished songwriter and music producer in Los Angeles. Dunne has earned more than 70 gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums, along with Grammy, Emmy, Country Music Award, Broadcast Music Inc. and Juno awards and nominations as a songwriter and publisher. My Merced captures the spirit of the university and has become a campus tradition being performed at each Commencement Ceremony as students make their transition to alumnus.
Network with Bobcats
Generating networks for both alumni and current students, the UC Merced Alumni Association promotes citizenship and leadership while cultivating a culture of philanthropy throughout the campus and community.
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ALUMNI RESOURCES
A Lasting Legacy
Follow in the footsteps of the Bobcats before you and give towards your class gift with $20.25! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the incredible milestone of your graduation from UC Merced by supporting a life-sized bronze statue of our mascot, Rufus, to be installed on a campus bench and commemorate your experience. Continue in the tradition of supporting a Class Gift by giving today!
