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The announcement coincides with a lead gift of $30 million — the largest in the museum’s history — from Lynda and Stewart Resnick.

The influential singer and songwriter died in May, but his commitment to justice, human rights and advocacy for those in need lives on.

The grant “will enable our department to better fulfill its mission to enrich our understanding of the world’s languages,” said professor and department chair Tim Stowell.

Among the highlights are a $50 million gift from Mattel, Inc. to the children’s hospital — the largest corporate gift in UCLA history — and the most gifts ever from young alumni.

Gifts from his widow Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe and the Arthur Ashe Learning Center, will create an undergraduate scholarship and exhibits celebrating his achievements.

The donation will support faculty members pursuing research with applications ranging from regenerative medicine to environmental sustainability.

The restoration and improvements made possible by the donation will enhance research and teaching on plant, conservation and environmental biology.

This donation from alumnus A. Barry Cappello will provide scholarship support and extensive training opportunities for students interested in becoming trial attorneys.

The gift, from Michael Jung, a distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and his wife, Alice, establishes an endowed chair in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.

Donation from longtime supporter Dr. David Sanders to fund research and scholarship into civil rights, LGBT rights, women’s rights and diversity.

Lloyd Cotsen, former chief executive officer and chairman of the board of Neutrogena Corporation and longtime philanthropist to UCLA, died at his Beverly Hills home on May 8. He was 88.

Entertainment executive and philanthropist David Geffen joined UCLA leaders on May 11 to dedicate Geffen Hall, the new home of UCLA’s medical school.

The effort to establish the institute was led by Dr. Eric Esrailian, the lead producer of “The Promise” and a faculty member at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

The Herb Alpert School of Music will use the fund to contribute to research, scholarship and programs in the field at the undergraduate, graduate and faculty levels.

The donation, which builds on Henry and Susan Samueli’s previous gifts, will fund a program that combines scholarships and internships for as many as 50 first-year students.

A committed partner for more than 20 years, the company now has provided more than $80 million to UCLA in support of the university and health care system.

Thanks to an anonymous donor who made a significant gift to the Mo Ostin Basketball Center project, the UCLA Athletic Department announced today that Ann Meyers Drysdale's legacy and leadership will be honored.

The center will foster teaching, research and collaborations across campus and beyond the university that will direct historical insights to shaping policies and solving problems.

The UCLA Sephardic Archive has acquired one of the most significant collections ever assembled chronicling Los Angeles Sephardic Jewish history.

University Librarian Ginny Steel said Powell has been “one of the library’s most generous and visionary donors for many, many years, and this magnificent gift further demonstrates the strength of his support.”

Lowell Milken’s generous support recognizes that athletics plays “a meaningful role in building skills and experiences that add value to the college experience.”

The Rose Hills Foundation members met the students and faculty who have benefited from their donations.

Tamar and Vatche Manoukian’s philanthropy to support the Division of Digestive Diseases and key priorities in the David Geffen School of Medicine.

The donation will support planned expansion and open new areas for research and entrepreneurship.

Board chair Shirley Wang will announce the UCLA Chancellor’s Centennial Scholars Match, which aims to add $150 million to endowed undergraduate scholarship support.