University of California, Merced
The University of California, Merced (UC Merced), located in the San Joaquin Valley at Merced, California, is the tenth University of California campus. The campus groundbreaking ceremony was held October 25, 2002, and the first day of classes was September 6, 2005. UC Merced is the first American research university built in the 21st century.
Organization and Governance
Like all UC campuses, UC Merced is headed by a Chancellor. The position has been held by Carol Tomlinson-Keasey since it was created in 1999.
It has three schools:
Although located in a rustic area, Merced has focused on math, science and engineering, rather than literature and the fine arts.
