July 16, 2024

Alumni couple gives $25 million to propel UCLA’s Department of History into the future

Southern California business leader Meyer Luskin and his wife, Renee, have made a $25 million gift commitment to UCLA to support faculty, students and public-oriented programs in the UCLA Department of History. The Luskins, distinguished alumni who are among the university’s most generous donors, said the funding is intended to guarantee UCLA’s role as a national leader in bringing historical research and knowledge to the broader society beyond campus.

Their gift is the largest-ever single donation to the department and to the UCLA College’s Division of Social Sciences. In recognition of the landmark pledge, the university will name the department the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Department of History, making it the first academic department in the UCLA College to be named following a philanthropic gift.

“Meyer and Renee Luskin are cherished members of our Bruin family who have long helped UCLA live up to its highest ideals, changing countless lives through their generosity and leadership,” said UCLA Chancellor Gene Block. “This visionary gift speaks volumes about their dedication to our academic community and their recognition that both UCLA students and the general public benefit greatly from a rich understanding of history.”