Philanthropic funding for research is fueling innovation, attracting top experts and advancing groundbreaking discoveries across every discipline – from medicine and engineering to the humanities, social sciences and beyond. Donors have contributed more than $1.7 billion to support research and departmental initiatives, and over 50 endowed chairs have been established, sparking breakthroughs that have the power to transform our community and the world.
UC Irvine chemists, backed by a Sloan Foundation grant, are leading efforts to capture carbon dioxide from fossil fuel emissions and the atmosphere. This remarkable work aims to reduce global carbon footprints.
UC Irvine chemists, backed by a Sloan Foundation grant, are leading efforts to capture carbon dioxide from fossil fuel emissions and the atmosphere. This remarkable work aims to reduce global carbon footprints.
Thanks to the generosity of the Irvine Health Foundation, the seven endowed chairs at the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health are committed to advancing healthcare research and medical education – driving innovation, improving patient care and making a lasting impact in Orange County and beyond.
Thanks to the generosity of the Irvine Health Foundation, the seven endowed chairs at the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health are committed to advancing healthcare research and medical education – driving innovation, improving patient care and making a lasting impact in Orange County and beyond.
A gift from Linda and Mike Mussallem supports integrative healthcare research, emphasizing holistic treatment approaches that improve patient outcomes. Donor generosity enables UC Irvine to explore innovative health practices that combine conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies.
UC Irvine doctoral graduate and fellowship recipient Daniel Kahl, M.S. ’21, Ph.D. ’25 has spent his career trying to preserve Southern California’s shrinking beaches, persuading scientists and policymakers to rethink conventional wisdom about coastal erosion. He credits his award-winning research endeavors to generous donors.
These are just a few examples of the research advancements made possible by donor support.
These are just a few examples of the research advancements made possible by donor support.
