- Private Philanthropy
- Planned Giving
The enduring bonds of philanthropy strengthen our community and our ability to serve. Eleni and I are grateful for your commitment to UC Santa Barbara and very much look forward to working with you towards a future defined by possibility, progress, and impact.
Dennis Assanis, Chancellor
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The Flywheel Effect
Chuck and Missy Sheldon and Loi and Adele Nguyen have established endowed chairs to advance innovation and entrepreneurship in UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Technology Management. Their gifts are part of the broad base of support that has transformed the department into a powerhouse of entrepreneurship and business education.
A Transformative Gift
UC Santa Barbara Athletics has received a transformative $15 million anonymous gift — the largest in its history — to revitalize facilities and support major upgrades at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium, home of UCSB Baseball.
Access for All
The ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! endowment is securing a vibrant future for free, bilingual arts programming across Santa Barbara County. Its community of philanthropy ensures that performances celebrating Latin American music and culture will continue to inspire connection, pride, and access to the arts in perpetuity.