UC Merced,20岁,在增长中挣扎着筹资和知名度问题。 UC Merced, turning 20, struggles with funding and visibility issues amid growth.

UC Merced, 20岁, 面对挑战 作为加州的"awkward继子"。 UC Merced, turning 20, faces challenges as California's "awkward stepchild." 尽管增长,但大学在资金、基础设施和知名度方面挣扎不已,比起老的UC校区。 Despite growth, the university struggles with funding, infrastructure, and visibility compared to older UC campuses. 位于中谷,但决策者忽视了这一点。 Located in the Central Valley, it has been overlooked by policymakers. 记者Dan Walters呼吁提供更多支持,以确保其成功和对加州学术景观的贡献。 Journalist Dan Walters calls for more support to ensure its success and contribution to California's academic landscape.