Support Anthropology
Your gift to the department provides academic scholarships and research grants to our undergraduate and graduate students.
Invest in students. Strengthen research. Sustain discovery.
A gift to the Department of Anthropology at the University at Buffalo directly supports undergraduate and graduate students. Your generosity helps fund scholarships, research opportunities and hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for careers, graduate study and service to their communities.
Every gift matters. No matter the size, your support helps sustain a department committed to learning, discovery and real-world impact at UB and beyond.
Gift Opportunities
Donor support allows the department to go beyond what tuition and state funding can cover. Gifts help ensure students have access to resources, mentorship and experiences that strengthen their education and open doors after graduation.
Your gift can help:
- Provide scholarships that reduce financial barriers for students and families
- Support undergraduate and graduate research and conference travel
- Maintain learning spaces, collections and specialized resources
- Bring visiting scholars and speakers to campus
- Expand hands-on opportunities that prepare students for careers and graduate study
You can direct your gift to the area that matters most to you. Each fund supports students and programs in a meaningful way.
Department of Anthropology Resource Fund
Support the department where it is needed most
The Department of Anthropology Resource Fund supports the full range of departmental needs. This flexible fund helps cover expenses that keep programs strong and responsive to student needs.
Your gift supports
- Specialized instructional materials
- Improvements to offices and public spaces
- Visits from leading scholars
- Student travel to academic conferences
- New programs and learning opportunities
Funds may also be designated for specific purposes within the department.
Anthropology Department Award Fund
Recognize student achievement and leadership
The Departmental Award Fund administers several awards for undergraduate and graduate students, including the Undergraduate Leadership Award, the Undergraduate Professional Activities and Achievement in Anthropology Scholarship Award, and the Michael Matsumunyane Graduate Travel Award.
Expand access to essential research resources
The Hal C. Foss Library Fund supports new acquisitions for the department’s specialized anthropology library. These resources are used by both faculty and students for coursework, research and independent study.
Your gift helps
- Expand the department’s book and research collections
- Support student and faculty scholarship
- Preserve access to core disciplinary resources
Institute for European and Mediterranean Archaeology (IEMA) Fund
Support global research and student opportunity
Private support is essential to the work of the Institute for European and Mediterranean Archaeology, a Signature Center of Excellence at UB. Gifts support students and research activities that connect UB to archaeological work around the world.
Your gift supports
- Undergraduate and graduate student travel for archaeological field projects abroad
- Graduate student travel to national and regional conferences
- Equipment for archaeological fieldwork
- The IEMA Samuel M. Paley Library
- The IEMA Lecture Series and related events
Support students committed to environmental interests
The Justin Van Ness Scholarship Fund provides an award to a graduating senior with a documented interest in the environment. This scholarship supports students whose academic and career goals focus on environmental issues and stewardship.
Reward academic achievement and service
The Marion and Dr. Stanley Dickson Scholarship Fund provides an annual award to a junior-standing anthropology student. The award is based on academic performance and service to the department.
This fund recognizes students who contribute to the department community while maintaining strong academic progress.
Your support helps anthropology students learn by doing, pursue meaningful research and prepare for life after UB. Together, we can ensure future students have the opportunities, mentorship and resources they need to succeed.
Have questions or want to talk through giving options? Contact us—we’d love to hear from you.