The UCLA College Division of Social Sciences has received a $25 million donation from Meyer Luskin and his wife Renee to support faculty, students and public-oriented programs in the department of history, it was announced Tuesday. It is the largest single donation to the history department and to the College Division of Social Sciences at UCLA ever made. The funds are intended to guarantee UCLA’s role as a national leader in providing historical resources beyond its campus.
The Luskins are graduates of UCLA and among the university’s most generous donors, according to a release from the university. Meyer Luskin is a noted business leader in Southern California. “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,” UCLA Chancellor Gene Block said. “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.” ...
Full story at https://www.dailynews.com/2024/07/16/luskins-donate-25-million-to-ucla-history-department/.
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