Roskilde Festival Huge Success! KS now an int’l force to be reckoned with
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Samueli Academy Launch
The Alec Glasser Center for the Power of Music & Social Change has partnered with Playing for Change Foundation to expand access to music education at the Samueli Academy in Santa Ana, CA.
Laguna Beach developer, restaurateur makes largest gift to date to UCI’s School of Social Ecology
Los Angeles Times
Mathew Knowles Talk
Entrepreneur, marketing expert, and record producer Mathew Knowles shared insights on success in a conversation with Professor Richard Matthew as part of UC Irvine’s inaugural Power of Music and Social Change class.
Student Showcase
In partnership with the Save The Music Foundation, The Drake Gives hosted a vibrant community-wide student showcase at Katella High School in Anaheim, CA to celebrate the impact of arts education on over 15,000 students in underserved Orange County schools.
Annual Fundraiser
In an unforgettable celebration of music, The Drake Gives Annual Fundraiser raised essential support to back music education in Orange County’s underserved public schools.
Breaking into the Music Industry Conference
Over two and a half unforgettable days, the Glasser Center sponsored students to connect with top executives, renowned artists, and industry insiders. Guest speakers Alec Glasser and Dr. Richard Matthew inspired attendees to elevate their careers.
Charis Kubrin Honored with the 2026 Stockholm Prize in Criminology
Esteemed faculty affiliate Charis Kubrin is commended for her influential criminology research, advancing crime reduction efforts and strengthening human rights.
Alec Glasser Named to Orange County Business Journal’s OC 500
Alec is recognized for his contributions to OC’s business and philanthropic landscape, driven by his commitment to expanding music education and supporting community initiatives.
Street Fight: How Cities Battle Climate, Housing, and Inequality
Dr. Daniel Cohen shared insights on how grassroots housing movements are reshaping urban climate policy and why green social housing may determine the future of climate justice in cities.