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About Us


Welcome to the Division of Equity, Justice, & Inclusive Excellence. At the heart of UC Merced’s mission is the commitment to serve a diverse and inclusive community where we honor our identities and cultures, engage in civil and respectful dialogues, and pursue excellence in learning and discovery through contributions from all community members.

The Division of Equity, Justice, & Inclusive Excellence aims to foster a campus culture where we understand, appreciate, and learn through education, resources, and partnership. We celebrate excellence in our community and believe that every person can play a unique role in advancing transformational impact on our campus, our region, and globally. We foster a model of shared responsibility for equity and inclusion wherein all faculty, staff, students, and community members embrace UC Merced as their home.

We invite you to join us as we embark on a year of anticipated excellence and community-building.