When President [Brian] Casey began working with the faculty, administration, and trustees on the Third-Century Plan, that really grabbed me-recognizing that it's not going to be done overnight. I wanted to do something that really would have an impact on the university.
The $50 million donation is aimed at funding doctoral fellowships, enhancing undergraduate experiences, and establishing a dean's fund focused on mobility, energy storage, and AI.
Our thoughts are with those affected by the devastating wildfires in Southern California. We are grateful for the opportunity to support relief efforts in the greater Los Angeles area alongside our partners at Niantic and GlobalGiving.