Danielle Franzoni, a server in Alpena Michigan received a tip for $2,020 on a bill of just $23 from a generous couple at the restaurant where she worked leading up to the New Year. The anonymous couple included a special note, “Happy New Year 2020 Tip Challenge.” Franzoni was left speechless. She asked her boss…

The University of California, Los Angeles has announced a $20 million gift from alumnus Matthew C. Harris (’84) and his wife, Jennifer, to establish an institute dedicated to understanding kindness. The institute, which is housed in the division of social sciences, will support world-class research on kindness, create opportunities to translate that research into real-world…

Random Acts of Kindness Day is almost here! On Sunday, February 17, 2019, people across the nation will take special care to show kindness to those around them. The day has been described as “a favorite day for many, as people everywhere are enjoying doing these acts of kindness. Not only is it positive for…

Today is World Smile Day. Back in 1963, a Massachusetts artist named Harvey Ball designed the original smiley face and it remains an iconic image of happiness and good will towards others. Having a smile is not as important as giving one away and that’s the spirit of World Smile Day. It reminds us of…

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