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

University of California–Irvine, in Irvine, Calif., on Sept. 25, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

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.