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UCLA alumnus leaves $17.3 million to football and men's basketball

January 13, 2026

UCLA has received a significant $17.3 million donation from the late alumnus Lawrence 'Larry' Layne, aimed at bolstering its football and men's basketball programs. This contribution is part of a larger $40 million pledge benefiting various university sectors, enhancing financial support during challenging times for the athletic department.

UCLA alumnus leaves $17.3 million to football and men's basketball

Credit: UCLA guard Eric Dailey Jr. gestures towards the crowd during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

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Lawrence 'Larry' Layne donated $17.3 million to UCLA's athletic programs.
The donation specifically supports football and men's basketball.
Layne was an alumnus who earned his MBA from UCLA in 1977.
This gift is part of a larger $40 million pledge to the university.
Layne passed away in December 2024.

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UCLA alumnus leaves $17.3 million to football and men's basketball

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