UCLA receives $10 million gift from Canarelli Family Foundation to advance stroke rescue program and neurosurgery
The gift was inspired by the family’s personal experiences with UCLA.
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UCLA receives $25 million from Shirley and Walter Wang to establish new integrative digestive health center
The new center will use an integrative health approach to treat gastrointestinal disorders and improve quality of life.
The mathematics of compassion: ’93 M.A. grad Sierra Chen gives back
The UCLA Olga Radko Endowed Math Circle has greatly benefitted from her philanthropy.
UCLA receives $6 million from the Brett Torino Foundation to expand stroke rescue program
The donation allows UCLA Health to add a second mobile stroke unit, which will serve the San Fernando Valley.
Family gift enables UCLA to establish first endowed department chair in physical sciences
It honors the late atmospheric and oceanic sciences professor Michio Yanai and his wife Yoko; Jacob Bortnik is the inaugural chair holder.
In memoriam: James Collins, 98, UCLA alumnus, food industry trailblazer and dedicated donor
The Bruin, whose gifts have enhanced many areas across UCLA’s campus, enjoyed a long, successful career in the restaurant industry.
UCLA receives $20 million from Saul and Joyce Brandman Foundation for new lung health center
The new center will support medical research and training focused on chronic lung disease.
UCLA receives $2 million for dementia, osteoporosis research from founders of Biotest
The gift from the Surjaudaja family will advance key research programs in the departments of neurology and orthopaedic surgery.
UCLA’s largest annual fund drive, the Blue and Gold Challenge, draws record support
Giving during the weeklong campaign totaled nearly $2.87 million, a more than 50% increase over last year, and included over 7,000 gifts.
Sinatra family piano with storied legacy finds new home at UCLA
The Bösendorfer was originally a gift to the family from longtime Frank Sinatra songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen.
UCLA Department of Linguistics endowed term chair established with $1.5 million gift
Alumnus Tom Bye and husband David Bohne continue to celebrate a linguistics love story.
Grant of $2.2 million will sustain UCLA Law clinic’s impactful work with Native Nations
Students in the Tribal Legal Development Clinic work on behalf of Indian Country to advance tribal sovereignty and secure Indigenous rights.
Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music endowed fund established with $5 million
The gift from Haleh Emrani honors her late husband, Ahmad Gramian, who spearheaded the Iranian Music Program at UCLA.
In memoriam: Eugene Rosenfeld, 90, alumnus, real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist
Rosenfeld, who earned his bachelor's degree at UCLA in 1956 thanks to a $50 scholarship, transformed the campus with his giving and leadership.
Tadashi Yanai gives $31 million to support hub for Japanese humanities research at UCLA
The executive and philanthropist’s gift, which will support the Japan Past & Present initiative, is the largest in the history of the Humanities Division.
At UCLA, a year of extraordinary giving and impact
More than $856 million in donor support accelerates excellence in education, research and service in 2023–24.
In memoriam: Ralph Shapiro, 92, alumnus, philanthropist and lifelong supporter of UCLA
Shapiro, who for more than half a century played an immense role in the life of campus as a donor, volunteer, mentor and advisor, died Aug. 14.
UCLA receives $120 million from Alya and Gary Michelson for new California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy
The transformative donation will spur breakthrough discoveries and drive economic growth for the region.
Alumni $2.3 million pledge ensures unprecedented access to ‘news we all can use’
Irv and Xiaoyan Drasnin’s commitment will help realize the vision of late communication professor Paul Rosenthal.
UCLA, UC Berkeley Extension receive $12 million from Scott Galloway to help non-traditional students pursue careers
Galloway, an alumnus of both universities, has been outspoken about the impact his UC education had on his life.
Alumni couple gives $25 million to propel UCLA’s Department of History into the future
The landmark gift from Meyer and Renee Luskin will support the department’s mission of leveraging historical knowledge for the public good.
Meyer Luskin on the future of history
History professor David N. Myers speaks with the alumnus and longtime UCLA supporter about the power of the past to shape what’s next.
Berry Gordy, music trailblazer, visits UCLA
The new UCLA Berry Gordy Music Industry Center brings the music mogul’s commitment to artistic excellence and social justice to campus.
‘Transformative work and compassionate character’: Portrait of a true Bruin
Ihab Shahawi found his passion at UCLA — helping people affected by autism.