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Theoretical physics, practical support
A renowned theoretical and applied physicist, Dr. Mani Bhaumik has spent his career asking the deepest questions, the ones…
Basketball pro funds endowed chair, a vital assist for mental health
High-level scholarship and research at UCLA can inspire alumni to invest in a particular field in the form…
A scholarship legacy for an unforgettable student
In the fall of 2020, Hans Peter Bodvarsson came to UCLA from his hometown of St. Cloud, Minnesota….
Supporting students through endowed giving
UCLA is broadening its reach and expanding into new areas. As it grows, one of the main things…
History comes alive online
Many donors support UCLA with endowed giving, a type of philanthropy that provides a secure, stable source of…
Providing immediate support for students
With more than 46,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled, UCLA seeks to meet a vast range of ongoing…
The gift of a sustainable future for L.A.
With global temperatures soaring, scientists are working together to address the crisis, inspiring one another to think creatively…
Crowdfunding enriches Black life, teaching and research at UCLA
Every gift to UCLA, no matter its size, has a positive impact. And when people come together and…
How a lifelong love inspired life-changing gifts
Donors give to UCLA for all kinds of reasons. Some support a favorite field of study. Others give…
A pathway to college affordability
About the UCLA Affordability Initiative The UCLA Affordability Initiative is a campuswide effort to: As a public institution…
Giving begets giving
Giving back is a shared theme for many UCLA alumni. It’s been an especially thoughtful journey for Ric…
Generating progress in a pandemic
Translating basic scientific research into treatments for disease can be a long process. But due to UCLA’s strong…
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…
Cultivating kindness
People often associate kindness and understanding. The idea of a scientific understanding of kindness likely is less familiar….
A landscape for learning
UCLA’s academic disciplines are as diverse as donors’ passions, making it possible for philanthropists to find the ideal…
Equalizing opportunity
Whether creating a chair or funding research, philanthropists make academic pursuits possible. Many faculty recognize that generosity and…
Why they give
Ron and Anne Mellor met on a blind date while they were both teaching at Stanford. A photo…
No drought of generosity
California is experiencing its third worst drought in recorded history. Most of us are worried about brown lawns…
Opportunity served
He broke racial barriers in sports and society with his athletic and scholastic talents. So far, he has…
Ripple effects
Scholarships make dreams of coming to UCLA come true. And that’s just the start of what students achieve…
Bending light toward justice
Stars are aligning for UCLA’s efforts in criminal justice reform, thanks to the forces of academia, community, and…