The , established by industrialist William Myron Keck, shares Keck Graduate Institute’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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 25th Anniversary
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’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. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is honored to be one of the Keck Foundation’s initiatives.
Steve Keck with former ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø President Dr. Sheldon Schuster
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’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.