Philanthropy

News about generous gifts and our philanthropic programs. (see all topics)

  • Gift to Establish Samuel Friedman Library in UB's Institute for Jewish Thought and Heritage
    12/2/10
    A generous gift from the foundation of a late Western New York businessman has established the Samuel Friedman Library in the Institute for Jewish Thought and Heritage (IJTH) at the University at Buffalo.
  • Gift to Support Advanced Visualization Laboratory in New Engineering Building
    11/29/10
    The University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has received a $100,000 gift to name the advanced visualization networking systems laboratory in the school's new building, slated for completion in 2011.
  • Biophysicists Receive $125,000 to Advance Work with Tarantula Venom
    10/1/10
    University at Buffalo biophysicists who are testing a protein found in tarantula venom as a potential therapy for muscular dystrophy have received foundation support for their work.
  • UB Law School Students Propose Renewable Energy Solutions for Haiti
    4/13/10
    University at Buffalo Law School students will suggest ways renewable energy resources can reshape Haiti's future in a free, public forum 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 at the Cellino and Barnes Conference Center, 509 John Lord O'Brian Hall, on UB's North Campus.
  • WBFO 88.7FM Wins Top Award for Second Time in Three Years from NYS Associated Press
    6/10/09
    WBFO-FM 88.7, UB's National Public Radio affiliate, won 10 awards -- including the coveted Stephen Flanders Memorial Award -- at the New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association's annual awards banquet held June 6 in Saratoga Springs.
  • Community Computer Lab Launched By UB, Council Member Russell and Neighborhood Church
    4/6/09
    The University at Buffalo and Buffalo Common Council Member Bonnie E. Russell powered up 10 computer terminals at New Testament Revival Cathedral on Buffalo's East Side today as part of a joint effort to provide much-needed computing resources for families in the neighborhood.
  • Prentice Family Foundation establishes scholarships to retain UB students in Western New York
    3/17/09
    In an effort to stem the migration in recent years of many young, talented professionals from Western New York, the Prentice Family Foundation has given a significant gift to help UB students graduate and establish their careers here in the eight-county region.
  • "An Effort from the Heart"
    12/17/08
    "Boca Sana Cuerpo Sano" said the flyer posted in the Judge J. Mattina Community Health Center on Buffalo's largely Hispanic Lower West Side: "Healthy Mouth Healthy Body." It alerted the community to the upcoming free oral cancer screening at the clinic, carried out by faculty, dental residents and students from the School of Dental Medicine at the University at Buffalo.
  • $4.7 Million Disability Transportation Research Grant Awarded to UB and Carnegie Mellon
    12/1/08
    Researchers in the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning will partner with colleagues at Carnegie Mellon University on a $4.7 million, five-year effort to advance public transportation for people with disabilities.
  • Gift from Carleton Technologies Supports UB's Engineering Program
    11/13/08
    Cobham's Carleton Technologies has made a four-year commitment to fund the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences with a gift totaling $156,000 to support student scholarships, numerous programs and events, as well as a named classroom in the new engineering building to be constructed on UB's North (Amherst) Campus.