Students

Nurse’s New Scholarship Continues a Circle of Giving

When Maureen Chand Kotecki received the inaugural Elizabeth C. Tierney Nursing Scholarship, she appreciated the financial relief plus something else intangible yet just as invaluable: a sense of support and encouragement.

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Audrey Steele Burnand Estate Gifts $57.75 Million to UCI

“This gift provides a unique opportunity for UCI to establish a world-class research center focused on the area of depression, which is extremely important from a societal point of view,” says Pramod Khargonekar, vice chancellor for research.

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Pharmacy Alumni Answer the Call to Vaccinate Orange County

UCI needed to quickly establish and staff clinics to vaccinate large numbers of elderly and at-risk individuals.

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Small Changes Can Create a Better World

Small Changes, Better World grants provide UCI students up to $3,000 for one-time projects that meet a tangible need within communities.

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Falling Leaves Foundation to Fund Innovative UCI Medical Research Building

The Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building will foster groundbreaking research and the training of future investigative pioneers.

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Brian Fargo, inXile Founder, Gives $1 Million to Advance Research for Tinnitus Treatment

Brian Fargo will match all donations one-on-one until $2 million is raised to fund the next phases of research and, ultimately, bring a device to market.

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Philanthropy Supports Transformative Partnerships with Orange County Schools

When a world-class School of Education, local K-12 teachers, principals, students and district administrators come together, great things happen.

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Chao Family Gifts to UCI Health for Cancer Care Top $50 Million

The Chao family, passionate about advancing cancer care in Orange County and beyond, has committed $50 million since 1995 to UCI Health.

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Elaine Koshimizu Endowed Scholarship for Inclusive Excellence in Dance

“This generous gift will ensure that UCI continues to be a destination for exceptionally talented students to become transformational leaders in the arts.”

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UCI Alumni and Friends Band Together During COVID-19

“This is about sharing in a time of need, whether you can give money or volunteer your time or help a neighbor with grocery shopping,” says Carol Choi ’85. “If everybody pitches in, we’ll all be better for it.”​

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