Philanthropy

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

UB receives $1 million to establish Sunstar Robert J. Genco Endowed Chair in Oral Biology
10/26/20
Sunstar Group has donated $1 million to establish a new endowed fund in honor of longtime professor and prolific researcher Robert Genco.
Balthasar named first David and Jane Chu Endowed Chair
10/19/20
Joseph P. Balthasar has been named the first David and Jane Chu Endowed Chair in Drug Discovery and Development in the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
UB stories heard around the world in 2019
12/26/19
From analyzing the avocado genome to designing a stingray-inspired space exploration vehicle, here are some highlights from a year of discovery.
Media Advisory: UB to unveil newest autonomous vehicle
9/23/19
The customized Lincoln MKZ will help boost the university’s research enterprise in connected and autonomous vehicles.
School of Management alumnus establishes endowed chair in honor of college friend
8/20/19
The $1.5 million award will create the Kenneth W. Colwell Chair in Accounting and Law.
UB Alumni Association elects new president, officers
7/9/19
Gary Jastrzab, a Buffalo native, earned bachelor’s degrees in environmental design and sociology while attending UB.
Grant establishes fellowship in non-malignant blood disorders
4/17/19
Western New York BloodCare has awarded the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences a second grant aimed at addressing a shortage of physicians in the region who specialize in treating non-malignant blood disorders.
UB’s Boldly Buffalo campaign chairs awarded CASE District II volunteers of the year
3/27/19
The award is given annually to individuals who demonstrate leadership in advancement programs, furtherance of the philanthropic tradition, and public articulation of needs, goals, and issues in education.
Moog, Inc. gift establishes professor of innovation in the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
12/3/18
Moog’s gift supports the creation of a three-year appointment of a highly regarded faculty member who demonstrates a strong track record of research, teaching and industry collaboration in areas of mutual interest to Moog and UB.
Media Advisory: UB Alumni Association to present Achievement Awards Friday
10/12/18
The UB Alumni Association will honor alumni and friends who have brought distinction to the university at the 2018 UBAA Achievement Awards program to be held Oct. 12 in the Center for the Arts on the North Campus.

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