At front center, Joan and Irwin Jacobs at a 20th celebration of the Jacobs Scholars and Fellows Program, in 2019.

The UC Presidential Medal, the University of California’s highest honor, will be presented to San Diego-based philanthropist and business leader Irwin Jacobs, and in honor of his late wife and community leader, Joan, in recognition of their positive impact in education, health care, technology, the arts and more. UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., will present the medals at the UC San Diego Chancellor’s Medal Awards in March 2025.

“I’m thrilled to present the University of California’s highest honor to UC San Diego founding professor Irwin Jacobs and his late wife, Joan Jacobs,” said President Drake. “Through teaching, public service and philanthropy, they have enriched the lives of countless students, faculty, staff and patients. Their transformative generosity and care for the community exemplify the very best of the University and our mission to expand knowledge, increase opportunity and ensure a healthier future for California and the world.”

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