UC Merced: The newest 'UC', established in 2005 with a mission to serve the San Joaquin Valley by promoting sustainable environment and society. Notably, UC Merced is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and the most diverse UC campus - recently covered in the New York Times.
University of California: The largest public research and teaching institution in the world, with 10 renowned campuses throughout the state, and numerous multi-campus programs and student-alumni networks.
