Donor Recognition

We are deeply grateful to our friends, corporations, and alumni for supporting the UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences. Your generosity makes it possible for our students, faculty, research, and programs to continue advancing humanity through a deeper understanding of the physical science that governs the world. With your continued support, we can ensure the school will meet every challenge, achieve our ambitious goals and maintain the distinction for which we are known. We are deeply thankful for your commitment to our school and these important endeavors.

The Circle of Legends 

The UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences’ Circle of Legends program was established in 2024 to recognize those who have recognized the School in their estate plans. On May 9, 2024, the School celebrated our first cohort of honorees in the Circle of Legends program at a special dinner for their unwavering support that fuels our mission and enables us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and faculty. The School of Physical Sciences expresses our heartfelt gratitude to these donor who play a vital role and participate in advancing our shared mission and vision.

Douglas Cortez

Douglas H. Cortez Endowed Fund

Douglas H. Cortez Endowed Scholarship Fund

Ruth Ann and John Evans

Ruth Ann and John Evans Family Beyond Endowment

Theresa McIntire and Reginald Penner

Theresa McIntire and Reginald Penner Endowed Graduate Fellowship Fund

James Nowick and John Dumas

The James S. Nowick and John R. Dumas Endowment

William and Janice Parker

William and Janice Parker Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Physics & Astronomy

Kim and Gregory Weiss

Weiss Endowed Fund in Chemistry

Emeriti Faculty Support

UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences is grateful for the support and dedication of our Emeriti Faculty. On September 26, 2024, the School hosted its second annual Emeriti Faculty Luncheon to reconnect with our most committed and veteran faculty. 

EarthRise Physical Sciences Supporters 

Thank you to the following supporters who have joined us on this next voyage of discovery as we contribute to a world where knowledge knows no bounds and share solutions to shape a better tomorrow. Learn more about EarthRise here. 

Michl and Lien Binderbauer Martin Brown Ruth Ann and John Evans Frank and Ping Hale Brandon Hosaka Simonne Jocic Glen Junor Jonathan Kwok Dennis Miller and Terri Klein Miller George and Ann Miller David and Valerie Murphy Thai Nguyen Southern California Gas Company        Carolyn Stephens Michael Thacher Esther Wang

^{This page was last updated in early January 2025.}