UC Irvine Gets $50 Million Gift for School of Biological Sciences

Published on June 17, 2024

IRVINE, Calif.—UC Irvine has received a $50 million donation from Orange County biotech entrepreneur Charlie Dunlop for its School of Biological Sciences, it was announced June 15. Dean Frank LaFerla announced the gift at Saturday’s school commencement, where Mr. Dunlop was the featured speaker. The school will be renamed the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences in appreciation of the gift. “I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Charlie Dunlop for his extraordinary generosity and enduring commitment to the advancement of the life sciences and the betterment of our society,” Mr. LaFerla said. “Thanks to him, the school will now enter a new era of discovery and excellence. Together, our students, faculty and all members of our biological sciences community will embark on a journey of innovation and impact.”...

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