Central OC Times

The University of California, Irvine has concluded its most successful fundraising year on record, raising $343 million in the 2024 fiscal year as part of its Brilliant Future philanthropic campaign. The campaign now totals $1.9 billion, surpassing 95 percent of its $2 billion goal and marking it as the largest philanthropic and alumni engagement initiative in UC Irvine and Orange County's history. Launched publicly in October 2019, it is set to conclude in October 2025.

“UC Irvine is in the midst of a transformative era,” said Brian Hervey, vice chancellor for University Advancement & Alumni Relations and president of the UC Irvine Foundation. “Our generous donors are opening doors to a world-class education for our students and driving groundbreaking advancements in healthcare and research.”

Approximately 20,000 donors supported scholarships, research, patient care, and educational facilities among other initiatives in fiscal 2024. Health and research were particularly notable areas. UC Irvine Health Affairs saw a significant increase in philanthropic contributions, nearly tripling from $77 million in 2023 to $216 million in 2024. Additionally, investment in research rose by nearly 33 percent from $39 million last year to $52 million this year.

Among the donations received in 2024 were two contributions of $50 million each: one from biotech entrepreneur Charlie Dunlop to advance the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences and another from Joe C. Wen and his family to name the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health and support cardiovascular services.

“UC Irvine’s fundraising success is a testament to the university’s strides in addressing global challenges, transforming lives and shaping the future,” said Gary Singer ’74, chair of the UC Irvine Foundation board of trustees. “With continued support from alumni, friends and community partners, UC Irvine is poised to exceed its campaign goals and set new standards of distinction in higher education.”

To date, over 100,000 donors have contributed to the Brilliant Future campaign. Gifts have supported four overarching objectives: advancing the American dream for students; transforming healthcare and wellness; accelerating world-changing research; and exploring the human experience.

Publicly launched on Oct. 4, 2019, UCI’s Brilliant Future campaign aims to raise awareness and support for UC Irvine by engaging 75,000 alumni and garnering $2 billion in philanthropic investment. The university seeks excellence in student success, health and wellness initiatives, research advancements among other areas.

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) ranked among the nation’s top ten public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates known for academic achievement premier research innovation led by Chancellor Howard Gillman with more than thirty-six thousand students offering two hundred twenty-four degree programs located one world's safest economically vibrant communities Orange County second-largest employer contributing seven billion dollars annually local economy eight billion statewide For more information visit www uci edu

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