Together, We Are Beyond Brilliant

With the incredible support of our alumni and friends, we have exceeded our ambitious goals ahead of schedule: raising over $2 billion and engaging more than 75,000 alumni.

Together, we have achieved remarkable progress.

And we’re not stopping here. The campaign for UC Irvine continues through October 4, 2025, offering even more opportunities to make an impact. Join us as we build a brilliant future for everyone.

With the incredible support of our alumni and friends, we have exceeded our ambitious goals ahead of schedule: raising over $2 billion and engaging more than 75,000 alumni.

Together, we have achieved remarkable progress.

And we’re not stopping here. The campaign for UC Irvine continues through October 4, 2025, offering even more opportunities to make an impact. Join us as we build a brilliant future for everyone

Together, We Are:

ADVANCING THE AMERICAN DREAM

ADVANCING THE AMERICAN DREAM

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TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS

TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS

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ACCELERATING WORLD-CHANGING RESEARCH

ACCELERATING WORLD-CHANGING RESEARCH

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EXPLORING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE

EXPLORING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE

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Campaign Progress

$2 Billion+

Raised

75,000+

Engaged Alumni​

113,807

DONORS

237,660

GIFTS RECEIVED 

Campaign Timeline

Brilliant Future: The Campaign for UC Irvine publicly launched in 2019 with goals to raise $2 billion and to meaningfully engage at least 75,000 alumni. This timeline chronicles some key moments and milestones. Thank you for making them possible!

Campaign Leadership

Our campaign goals are bold. Meet the extraordinary people who are leading the effort to achieve them.

Why I Give

“There is no greater force for the advancement of human progress and enlightenment than the modern research university.”

– Chancellor Howard Gillman

Read the chancellor’s full message here.

MAKE AN INVALUABLE IMPACT ON OUR STUDENTS