The , established by industrialist William Myron Keck, shares ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥â€™s commitment to innovation and making a positive impact on the world. Mr. Keck envisioned a philanthropic institution that would provide far-reaching benefits for all of humanity. By taking a bold, creative approach to grantmaking, he created a legacy that the Foundation proudly upholds today. The Foundation’s investments in ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ aligns with its broader mission of investing in people and programs that are making a difference in the quality of life, now and for the future.
Steve Keck at ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ 25th Anniversary
ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ proudly traces its founding back to the generous $50 million investment from the W.M. Keck Foundation and the subsequent $20 million matching grants. Together, these initiatives encouraged additional philanthropic support from the community and helped to solidify ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥â€™s position as a premier institution in the region for graduate-level bioscience related education.
Steve Keck with Drs. Tony and Virginia Chan
The W.M. Keck Foundation has a long established history of supporting scientific excellence and foundational research and education that helps drive the science and technology fields across California. ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ is honored to be one of the Keck Foundation’s initiatives.
Steve Keck with former ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ President Dr. Sheldon Schuster
ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥â€™s innovative approach combines rigorous academic programs in the life sciences with a strong emphasis on business and engineering. This interdisciplinary focus equips our graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to address complex challenges at the intersection of science, technology, and business.