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.
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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.
2024 reflections: A year of excellence, challenges and empathy
As we head into the holidays and prepare to usher in 2025, Newsroom takes a look back at the accomplishments of the Bruin community and the highlights of 2024.
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.
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.
Tadashi Yanai dona 31 millones de dólares para apoyar el centro de investigación de humanidades japonesas en UCLA
La donación es más grande jamás otorgada a UCLA Division of Humanities.
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 receives $2 million to develop regenerative medicine therapies for spinal cord injury
The grant from The Marcus Foundation will support research on restoring sensory function and feeling.
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.
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music to receive $5 million gift to establish Berry Gordy Music Industry Center
The center will enrich the school’s music industry bachelor’s program with initiatives designed to support students as they pursue their careers.
Historic gift to UCLA School of Law advances Latino legal scholarship
The donation from Alicia Miñana de Lovelace, chair of The UCLA Foundation board, will bolster the Critical Race Studies program.
UCLA College honors 5 visionary supporters with centennial awards
The awardees — alumni and friends of the College — were recognized for their extraordinary leadership and philanthropy at a Royce Hall event.
An even Bigger Bang: Chuck Lorre’s $24.5 million gift to empower low-income STEM students
The new UCLA Chuck Lorre Scholars Program will boost scholarship funding and cultivate leaders in science and technology.
UCLA receives $10 million to launch Howard and Irene Levine Family Center for Movement Disorders
The center will focus on Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases and foster the development of physician-scientists in neurology.
Alumni Helen and Morgan Chu pledge $10 million to benefit UCLA Institute of American Cultures
The couple’s gift will strengthen ethnic studies at UCLA and advance research in support of social justice.