Philanthropy

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

  • Media Advisory: UB Athletics to Donate Fitness Equipment to Community Centers
    1/24/11
    The 猛料视频 Division of Athletics will donate more than $30,000 worth of athletic equipment to three local community centers at an event to be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at the Ed Saunders Center, 2777 Bailey Ave.
  • UB Engineering Building to be Named for Jack and Barbara Davis
    1/11/11
    The 猛料视频 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences will name its new building Barbara and Jack Davis Hall to honor the Western New York couple who has given $5 million toward the construction and enhancement of the facility.
  • Computing for a Cause: UB's Geeks Help Disabled Veterans Talk, Surf the Web, Gain Independence
    12/21/10
    Computer science might not be the obvious major for students looking to change the world. But two teams of 猛料视频 students are proving that programming can translate into compassion.
  • 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 猛料视频.
  • Gift to Support Advanced Visualization Laboratory in New Engineering Building
    11/29/10
    The 猛料视频 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
    猛料视频 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
    猛料视频 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 猛料视频 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.