The University of La Verne has received a gift of $2 million from alumnus Nathan C. H. Chow to build a top tier film and television program at the university, significantly upgrading facilities and equipment.

The former broadcasting concentration in the university’s Communications Department will be renamed the Nathan Chow Program of Film and Television. In addition, a new state-ofthe-art studio will be named the Nathan Chow Film and Television Studio.

“It is my great privilege to be able to help University of La Verne students - so many of whom are the first in their families to attend college - realize their dreams,” Chow said.

Chow is chairman of the board at Shih Hsin University in Taipei, Taiwan, and managing director of China Metropolitan Ventures. Shih Hsin is among Taiwan’s highest ranked institutions for media and communications.

“I am confident that the acquisition of new equipment and upgraded facilities, combined with the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity, will nurture our talented students into brilliant storytellers,” said Morgan Sandler, University of La Verne’s assistant professor in digital film production, Sandler said.”