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A Passion for Piano
In any season, the art of music is an essential expression of humanity. During the global COVID-19 pandemic,…
An Ode to Partnership
UCLA’s generous supporters make real progress possible, seeding initial ideas that bear philanthropic fruit for the future. Such…
On the Journey to Justice
Years of injustice, pain, and sacrifice in the lives of Black Americans came to a head in 2020…
Native Generosity
In 2020, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in Northern California made a $15 million gift to UCLA…
A True Team Effort
In all seasons, UCLA counts cross-campus collaboration as an asset to education, research, and service. During the COVID-19…
A Confluence of Cultures
Where do people value learning about different views and values? At UCLA. One of a university’s most important…
From Past to Present to Progress
Fifty years ago, UCLA established its first endowed chair in Armenian studies. Now, during UCLA’s centennial celebrations, a…
Music to Our Ears
From touch football to touching lives through generosity and music — the story of Dr. David Dobrow is…
Musical Firsts
Primi! The first music school in the UC system, The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music also leads the…
Never Giving Up, Always Giving Back
After suffering from Guillain-Barré syndrome, Nhat Tran ’97, MPH ’17 refused to let disability discourage him from reaching…
Why They Give
Ron and Anne Mellor met on a blind date while they were both teaching at Stanford. A photo…
Ripple Effects
Scholarships make dreams of coming to UCLA come true. And that’s just the start of what students achieve…
A Vision for Diversity
For Hani Farsi, philanthropy is a family tradition, and he’s bringing it forward. His father was a civic…
A Soundtrack for Celebration
The legendary Kenny Burrell is a UCLA icon. A much-beloved figure on and off campus, Burrell has spent…
Teaching Artists
Those who can — teach. Teaching is an art form. Thanks to a progressive program called the Visual…
State of the Arts
In 2016 Margo Leavin ’58 gave $20 million to renovate UCLA’s graduate art studios in Culver City. Three…
That’s Entertainment Law
Situated in the home and the heart of the entertainment industry, UCLA is poised perfectly to prepare the…
Magic Hour
The start of UCLA’s second century is a magical time — and an ideal moment for a gift…
An Array of Funds for the Arts
Donors to the arts at UCLA find creative ways to give. Their recent contributions — from cash pledges…