April 30, 2015
…by the vision and philanthropy of James Stuart DeSilva more than three decades ago, a new $1 million gift by Mary Looker will establish an endowment to help foster the growth of the public art collection for years to come. La Jolla Project, 1984. Richard Fleischner. Stuart Collection, UC San…
October 18, 2018
…scientist, clinician, entrepreneur and philanthropist Herbert Wertheim. “Prevention is, and always will be, the best medicine.” With that mission in mind, the Dr. Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Family Foundation has pledged $25 million to the University of California San Diego as a lead gift to usher in a new era…
September 3, 2021
After experiencing a medical emergency, Don Cohn is giving back to the department that he credits with saving his life.
March 3, 2016
…address real problems unless philanthropic initiatives get it going.” Yankelovich hopes to inspire and encourage other donors to give to the Yankelovich Center for Social Science Research. “We are looking for more funding for the center. When you are talking about national problems of urgency, you are really talking about…
February 22, 2012
…February 27, International Corporate Philanthropy Day, to reach out and share their appreciation to the many and varied partners that make their work possible. “Together, we will continue to build and nurture a culture of corporate partnerships that will be vital to UC San Diego’s continued growth,” added York. Originally…
August 5, 2021
As the University of California San Diego heads into the last year of its ambitious 10-year Campaign for UC San Diego, the university completed its fourth consecutive year of record-breaking philanthropy with an all-time annual high of $376.4 million raised for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
September 24, 2020
…Rita and Richard Atkinson Give Nearly $7 Million to Establish Physician Assistant Education Program at UC San Diego Former University of California San Diego Chancellor and UC President Emeritus Richard Atkinson and Rita Atkinson have committed to give nearly $7 million via a charitable trust to establish and endow the…
November 10, 2016
…T-shirt, and special Volunteer50 giveaway. Click here to sign up today. Other Founders Celebration events include Founders Symposium, an invite-only program happening Nov. 17, featuring short talks from three faculty members who are doing cutting-edge work. A private lunch will be held Nov. 18 to recognize this year’s esteemed Revelle…
August 11, 2014
Benefunder, a San Diego-based philanthropic research funding platform for higher education institutions, and the University of California, San Diego, recognized as one of the top 15 research universities worldwide, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to embark on a two-year pilot program. The long-term goal of the partnership between…
January 30, 2014
…donors the occasion to make a difference with several giving opportunities. Diversity giving at UC San Diego is focused on securing private philanthropic support for initiatives that enhance the campus and welcome a diverse community. To learn more or to give, go to bhmscholarship.ucsd.edu.
