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Weills Grant $120M to UC Davis Vet School
29 Jan
Summary
- Weills donated $120 million to the UC Davis veterinary school.
- The gift supports campus expansion and comparative medicine research.
- The school will be renamed the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine.
The University of California at Davis has received a transformative $120 million donation from philanthropists Joan and Sandy Weill. This substantial gift is designated to significantly expand the veterinary school's campus and enhance its pioneering work in comparative medicine.
This commitment will bolster research into critical conditions such as cancer and neurological disorders. As a testament to this profound support, the esteemed institution will be renamed the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine.
The Weills' philanthropic efforts are deeply rooted in personal experience, including the care their beloved bichon frisé, Angel, received at UC Davis. This personal connection fuels their desire to support advancements benefiting both animal and human health.
Part of the donation, $80 million, will finance a new teaching hospital for animals, integral to a $750 million expansion of the Veterinary Medical Complex. This initiative aims to address the national shortage of veterinarians by increasing training capacity.
This landmark gift is one of the largest ever awarded to the university and further cements the Weills' legacy as major benefactors to the University of California system, with total contributions now exceeding $500 million.
