Chancellor Message on UCSB Tragedy

May 27, 2014

The UC Merced community is deeply saddened by the senseless and tragic deaths of six UC Santa Barbara students during a shooting rampage this weekend.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of the students who were killed and injured in this attack.

A fund for families of the victims has been established through the Santa Barbara Foundation. For those who want to contribute, you can do so online.

This is a time of deep shock and grief for everyone affected by this tragedy. Please take a moment of silence or prayer in honor of those who died, for the healing of those who were injured and to console those who grieve.

Chancellor Leland

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