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Billionaire Couple Donates $120 Million to UC Davis Vet School

1/29/2026

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Sandy Weill, billionaire financier, and Joan Weill, his wife, donated $120 million to UC Davis for its veterinary school.
The gift will fund a new teaching hospital and support research initiatives.
Approximately $80 million will go toward the hospital's construction, as part of UC Davis's $750 million expansion plan.
Joan Weill said their dog's care at UC Davis inspired the gift and underscored the school's commitment to animal health.

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Sandy Weill, billionaire financier, and Joan Weill, his wife, donated $120 million to UC Davis for its veterinary school.
The gift will fund a new teaching hospital and support research initiatives.
Approximately $80 million will go toward the hospital's construction, as part of UC Davis's $750 million expansion plan.
Joan Weill said their dog's care at UC Davis inspired the gift and underscored the school's commitment to animal health.