Women of Westwood

Women of Westwood aims to honor the comprehensive excellence from UCLA female student-athletes and coaches since the creation of Title IX in 1972, as well as inspire philanthropy to enhance the educational and athletic-related resources UCLA provides to help shape the next generation of female leaders.

UCLA remains committed to empowering female student-athletes and coaches both past and present. The Women of Westwood fundraising initiative will allow for alumni, fans and friends of UCLA Athletics to share in that commitment and help build a sustainable future for the women's athletics programs at UCLA.

Three Ways To

Give

Women Of

Westwood
Endowment

Give directly to the Women of Westwood Endowment to support all 14 women's sports in perpetuity

Donate Online

Scholarship &

Coaching Endowments

Women's Scholarships

Scholarship endowments provide academic support for a female student-athlete

Gifts qualify for Wooden Athletic Fund credit, including premium seating benefit

Women's Team Coaching Endowments

Coach position endowments provide operational support for that specific program at the discretion of the head coach

Endowment gifts may be paid over a five-year period and are tax deductible

If you would like to learn more about endowment opportunities, please call or email UCLA Development at (310) 206-3302 or development@athletics.ucla.edu

Individual

Sport
Support

Direct your support to an individual sport of your choice to make an impact based on head coach discretion

Donate Online

Ann Meyers
Drysdale

Women's Basketball

Class of 72

In 1972, they passed Title IX, and in 1975 I had no idea where I was going to school, but UCLA came to me and offered the very first women's athletic scholarship... And so I played basketball, volleyball, ran track here, and that was the best decision I ever made.

Valorie
Kondos Field

Gymnastics

Class of 87

As someone who has worked with hundreds of incredible women over my 37 year career at UCLA, I couldn't be more proud to support Women of Westwood. This celebration is a chance to commemorate the wonderful successes of our women's athletics programs, while the fundraising initiative is an opportunity to build upon those successes from the last 50 years. Join me as we pioneer the way for female student-athletes to represent UCLA as difference-makers in our community for years to come.

Jackie Joyner-
Kersee

Track & Field

Class of 85

Women of Westwood is the gift that continues to give to support female student-athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the field of play.

News
& Updates

UCLA SOFTBALL IN THE WOMEN'S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES

June 1, 2025

UCLA Softball advanced to Game 9 of the Women's College World Series this spring, marking the program's record-setting 34th WCWS appearance. Powered by one of the nation's top offenses—ranking third in runs scored (481) and eighth in home runs (98)—and a standout pitching trio of Taylor Tinsley, Kaitlyn Terry, and Addisen Fisher, the Bruins once again proved why they're a perennial powerhouse.
UCLA WOMEN'S WATER POLO
STANDOUT SEASON

May 9, 2025

UCLA Women's Water Polo capped off a stellar season as MPSF regular season champions and advanced to the NCAA Semifinals with an 11-8 victory over 10th-ranked LMU. Five Bruins earned postseason honors from the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC), recognizing their standout performances throughout the year.
UCLA BEACH VOLLEYBALL REACHES NCAA SEMIFINALS

May 3, 2025

UCLA Beach Volleyball closed out an impressive season with a 32-7 overall record and a trip to the NCAA Semifinals. Highlighting the postseason run, Maggie Boyd and Sally Perez were crowned AVCA National Pairs Champions, underscoring the Bruins' elite performance on the sand.
A Historic Season for UCLA
Women's Basketball

April 4, 2025

The UCLA Women's Basketball team made national headlines this season, rising to the No. 1 ranking, winning the Big Ten Tournament, and earning their first-ever trip to the Final Four—cementing a landmark year for the program.
UCLA GYMNASTICS
B1G SWEEP

March 22, 2025

UCLA Gymnastics made history in its Big Ten debut, winning the program's first conference title and finishing as national runner-up. Brooklyn Moors and Jordan Chiles earned NCAA Individual Championships, with Chae Campbell, Ciena Alipio, Moors, and Chiles also claiming Big Ten individual titles, capping off a landmark season.
UCLA ATHLETICS X ESPNW
CAMPUS CONVERSATIONS

March 3, 2025

This Spring Quarter, we hosted an ESPNW "Campus Conversation" for all female student-athletes, featuring a panel of former Bruin athletes and ESPN executives. The event included breakout sessions by class year and covered topics such as leveraging campus resources, transferable skills, and transitioning from college sports to professional life.
UCLA WOMEN'S SOCCER B1G TOURNAMENT CHAMPS

November 10, 2024

UCLA Women's Soccer made history by capturing their first-ever Big Ten title, winning the conference tournament championship in a standout season.
50th Anniversary of Title IX Celebration & Fundraiser

June 20, 2023

Commemorated 50 years of success and excellence from UCLA Women's Athletics and hosted a paddle raise fundraiser, which raised over $300k in support of the Women of Westwood initiative.