Experience the transformative power of philanthropy with Teresa and Byron Pollitt, recipients of the UC Riverside 2024 Philanthropist of the Year award.

Discover how the Pollitt's' philanthropic vision has fostered interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty, empowered students, and enriched communities locally and globally. From 3 term professorships at CHASS, to community-based research at the SOM, and study abroad programs, the Pollitt's legacy continues to shape a future of collaboration and community engagement where it matters most.

Their philanthropy has strengthened the vitality and resiliency of our communities, both local and global, and allowed UCR to build upon our comparative and competitive advantages and rise to greater global preeminence.

The Pollitts and others were honored at UCR Honors: A Gala Celebration on April 6, 2024.
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