- Marion Anderson
- Francesco Aquilini (’94)
- Donnalisa Barnum (’86)
- The Barrett Family
- Michael (’87) and Trish Berchtold
- Alan Buckelew (’75)
- Steve (’77) and Nancy Crown
- The James L. Easton (B.S. ’59) Family
- The Franklin Family (’08)
- Joel Fried (’86)
- Diane Hoskins (’87)
- David (’92) and Evelyn Hou
- Yvonne Hsieh (’03) and David Schumacher (’03)
- Ric (’68) and Suzanne Kayne
- The Keck Foundation
- Dennis (’80) and Karen Keegan
- Judy Olian and Pete Liberti
- Don and Sherie Morrison
- Robert (’74) and Mary Murley
- Caroline (B.A. ’70) and Richard Nahas
- Luis (’02) & Lindsey Serrano
- John Stankey (’91)
- Bryan and Maureen Stockton (B.A. ’86)
- Sam (’87) and Tammy Tang
- Bob (B.A. ’53) and Marion Wilson
We raised $88 million of our $80 million goal for a 100% donor-funded, future-facing building that will serve as the learning hub for our programs and our students. Marion Anderson Hall opened in January, 2020, with a dedication ceremony to come in February.
Marion Anderson Hall
A state-of-the-next learning environment
Raised
Goal
Support
learning needs for 21st-century careers
Offer
opportunities for innovative pedagogy
Respond
to growth in programs
Compete
with leading business schools
The new building allows UCLA Anderson to address changes in the learning technologies and career needs of the 21st century. Classrooms with the latest technologies for innovative pedagogy and programming, breakout rooms with the flexibility for collaborative learning environments and meeting and event areas will bring the Anderson community together and present the opportunity for purposeful design that advances Anderson’s culture of sharing success, thinking fearlessly and driving change.
Marion Anderson Hall - Construction Time Lapse

“ When the request came for naming gifts for Marion Anderson Hall, we thought, ‘This is a no-brainer.’ We admired and loved Marion so much. ”
Naming Benefactor, Morrison Family Board Room
Professor Emeritus
UCLA Anderson Board of Advisors
Professor of Microbiology
UCLA
- First addition to Anderson complex since 1995
- 64,000 square feet, 4 floors
- LEED Certified – Platinum
- $80-million project
- Designed by world-renowned architectural firms Pei Cobb Freed & Partners | Gensler
- Active learning classrooms, auditorium and work spaces; event and gathering spaces
- Enhanced student lifecycle experience, from admissions to student affairs, from career support to alumni connections
- New, prominent entrance to UCLA Anderson complex
- 100 percent donor-funded project
Inspire
Create a legacy that will inspire our community for generations to come
Contribute
Contribute to best-in-class learning technologies that open the door to our students’ future success
Expand
Expand our learning and collaboration spaces, admissions, academic and career support, as well as group study rooms

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