The UCLA Chancellor’s Society program builds enduring relationships with alumni, parents, students and friends of the university, and secures leadership annual support for UCLA’s Chancellor and academic leaders in order to maintain and enrich UCLA’s tradition of world-class excellence.

Founded in 1966 through the vision of then-Chancellor Franklin Murphy, UCLA’s annual giving program strives to extend the University’s gratitude to those who invest their time and resources each year in making UCLA one of the world’s premier educational institutions.

Over the past six decades, the Chancellor’s Society has emerged as a dedicated community of annual donors that represents the model of philanthropic leadership at UCLA. Today, an impressive number of loyal and generous Chancellor’s Society members pave the way for the University’s future, and inspire others to take part through service and giving.

A message from the Chancellor’s Society Chair

Dear UCLA Chancellor’s Society members,

It is a true honor to introduce myself to you as Chair of the UCLA Chancellor’s Society.

Like many of you, my UCLA story began as a student. Some of my favorite memories were made on this campus, and the friendships, opportunities and experiences I found here continue to shape my life today. My wife, Jen, and I will always be grateful for the role UCLA has played in our lives, and I know many of you share a similar connection to this extraordinary place.

While each of our individual UCLA stories is unique, they all reflect a larger narrative we share: a deep appreciation for the institution that instilled in us the values of education and community. That’s why giving back feels particularly meaningful. Philanthropy is our opportunity to ensure that future generations of Bruins experience the same sense of possibility that we did.

This is an important moment for our university. As UCLA navigates significant challenges, including one of the most strenuous financial periods the institution has faced in decades, it would be easy to assume these hardships belong to someone else to solve. I believe the opposite. As Bruins, we’ve always shown up for each other, and this is another moment for us to do the same.

That spirit is at the heart of the Chancellor’s Society. For sixty years, the Chancellor’s Society has been the primary UCLA donor recognition program for those who give at least $1,000 annually, creating opportunities for supporters to identify and deepen their philanthropic impact in the areas most important to them across campus. Beyond recognizing leadership giving, we are a community that connects generous, like-minded people through ongoing programming and showcases the groundbreaking work of UCLA’s faculty and staff. Together, we champion the ideas, people and discoveries that define this extraordinary institution.

Thank you for your generosity, partnership and unwavering belief in UCLA. I look forward to working alongside you in the years ahead as we continue supporting the university that has given so much to us all.

Go Bruins!

With gratitude,

Russ Reyes ’94
Chair, UCLA Chancellor’s Society