UB Fund for International Education

Created in 2020, this fund supports strategic priorities and areas of greatest need in international education.

International Education connects students and their learning to the larger world through our diverse, international and inclusive campus community and through a network of international programs, affiliations and curricular and experiential opportunities.

UB’s inclusive community is nourished by its global diversity, with students, faculty and staff from many countries. In an increasingly global society, we are proud to have the world reflected on our campuses, and to provide all of our students with the unparalleled global learning opportunities that can only be found at a truly internationalized university. Your philanthropy will enable a richer experience for all students—including those from Buffalo, across the U.S. and around the globe.

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Other Student Experience Funds

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UB Fund for the School of Public Health and Health Professionals
8/24/26
UB’s School of Public Health and Health Professions is one of only a handful of schools across the country that includes health-related professions as an integral component of the public health educational and research system.
Department of Nuclear Medicine Endowment Fund
8/24/26
Established by faculty and staff members, alumni, former residents and friends, the Department of Nuclear Medicine Endowment Fund underwrites activities and projects that enrich and enhance the academic environment in the department, and throughout the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Medical Education and Research Fund
8/24/26
At the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, our mission is to advance health and wellness across the life span for the people of New York and the world through the education of tomorrow’s leaders in health care and biomedical sciences, innovative research and outstanding clinical care.
Post-Graduate Prosthodontic Fund
8/24/26
Dental students studying prosthodontics at UB’s School of Dental Medicine receive support through this fund.
UB Fund for the School of Architecture and Planning
8/24/26
The UB Fund for the School of Architecture and Planning supports a variety of student-facing activities, including (but not limited to) student scholarships, experiential learning opportunities, programs and other initiatives designed to help students succeed. These opportunities play a pivotal role in helping UB attract, retain and support top students.
Marion and Dr. Stanley Dickson Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Established by Dr. Stanley Dickson, family and friends, the Marion and Dr. Stanley Dickson Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the Department of Anthropology at the University at Buffalo.
Department of Urban and Regional Planning Fund
8/24/26
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning—part of the School of Architecture and Planning—challenges students to reimagine and transform cities, strengthen and cultivate communities, enhance public services, forge new policies, and responsibly nurture the natural environment. This fund supports a variety of initiatives and resources throughout the department.
General Pediatrics Fund
8/24/26
The General Pediatrics Fund supports pediatric medical research for the Department of Pediatrics within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Alfred T. Caffiero Scholarship Endowment Fund
8/24/26
Throughout Al Caffiero’s distinguished career, he has displayed a caring attitude, altruism, creativity, clinical insight, dedication to the profession and an inspiring degree of optimism.
Sandford B. Sugarman Memorial Fund for Continuing Dental Education
8/24/26
Established in 1980, the Sandford B. Sugarman Memorial Fund for Continuing Dental Education provide dental symposiums in memory of Sandford B. Sugarman.
Class of 1949 Endowment
8/24/26
The Class of 1949 Endowment, established in 1990 by the School of Dental Medicine Class of 1949, provides annual financial aid to a fourth-year student who is well-rounded and places in the top one-third of their class in academic standing.
Class of 1980 David Foti Memorial Award
8/24/26
Established in memory of Dr. David Foti, `80 by his classmates in the UB School of Dental Medicine Class of 1980, this fund supports an annual award to a student who has just completed their first year of dental school, and who displays strong spirit and character.
Matthew J. Schnirel Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
8/24/26
Matthew J. Schnirel, JD '08, was just beginning his career — the youngest associate at his firm — when his life was tragically cut short in a plane crash, as he and a senior partner were flying home from Cleveland after settling a case.
Dean's Innovation Fund
8/24/26
The Dean’s Innovation Fund provides the Dean of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences unrestricted funds to respond rapidly and flexibly to ideas as they arise.
Thomas C. Labenski Scholarship Endowment Fund
8/24/26
Established in 1996 by Dr. Leonard Yee and Dr. Martha L. Cortes, this fund provides annual awards to third-year students in the School of Dental Medicine at the University at Buffalo.
Philip and Elayne Wels Athletic Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Established by Dr. & Mrs. Philip B. Wels and other donors, this scholarship fund provides crucial support to UB Athletics.
Dental School Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Scholarships are an essential part of attracting and retaining top students, and ensuring that all students have access to an exceptional dental education.
One World Cafe
8/24/26
One World Café, UB’s new “front door,” is an exciting renovation that will provide students, staff and visitors with a state-of-the-art dining and gathering space.
Epidemiology and Environmental Health Department Fund
8/24/26
This fund supports the Epidemiology and Environmental Health Department within UB’s School of Public Health and Health Professions. Here, we focus on understanding the determinants and prevention of disease, the role of environmental factors in health and disease, and how the administration of health programs can help implement this understanding.
School of Pharmacy Activities Fund
8/24/26
Established by friends of the school, this fund supports the goals and authorized activities of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences under the direction of the school’s Dean.
Dr. Coletta A. Klug Fund
8/24/26
The Coletta A. Klug Fund provides awards to support undergraduate and graduate students who wish to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in psychiatric mental health nursing, thereby promoting career development in this specialty area of nursing practice.
Study Abroad Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Based on available funds, a limited number of partial scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to assist students with the costs of study abroad for an academic year, semester, summer, or winter program. First-time study abroad participants are given preference.
Oral Biology Graduate Student Research Fund
8/24/26
The Department of Oral Biology, part of the School of Dental Medicine, supports basic and clinical research directed to solve important problems affecting oral and general health.
Chester A. Glomski, MD, Alpha Omega Alpha Endowment Fund
8/24/26
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) is a national organization dedicated to supporting academic excellence and perpetuating excellence in the medical profession.
Department of Architecture Fund
8/24/26
The Department of Architecture Fund provides ongoing support for a wealth of resources and activities within the department, which is part of UB’s School of Architecture and Planning.
Petra and Baudilio Colón Award Fund
8/24/26
The Petra and Baudilio Colón Award will provide a student with funds of up to $900 for travel to a national or international conference, where the student can present the research work performed at UB.
CAS Experiential Learning Fund
8/24/26
In the College of Arts and Sciences, experiential learning encompasses a broad variety of experiences, including research, internships, mentorships, fellowships and workshops. These unique hands-on learning experiences empower students to discover new passions, apply their knowledge and make a difference in society.
Counseling and Educational Psychology Resource Fund
8/24/26
At the Department of Counseling, School and Educational Psychology in the Graduate School of Education, our mission is to inform and influence the fields of education, counseling and psychology through scholarship. This includes generating knowledge, providing consultation and offering hands-on care to individual adults and children.
Learning and Instruction Resource Fund
8/24/26
Teachers do much more than simply teach. They inspire, mentor and make a difference in the lives of their students. Their own love of learning makes them passionate about teaching. The Department of Learning and Instruction (LA), part of the Graduate School of Education, is devoted to educating teachers and conducting research related to all areas of teaching and learning.
Family Medicine Endowment Fund
8/24/26
The Family Medicine Endowment Fund was created in 1997 to support the department’s mission in perpetuity. The fund was established by various donors in order to enhance the programs and activities of the Department of Family Medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Family Medicine.
Marvin Farber Memorial Fund
8/24/26
Established by Mr. Harold D. Farber and Dr. Jason E. Farber, this fund enables the University at Buffalo Department of Philosophy to invite distinguished philosophers of international stature to hold the "Marvin Farber Memorial Lectureship" for limited periods of time.
Dr. Stephen Dunnett Study Abroad Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Established by UB's first and long-serving Vice Provost for International Education (Professor Stephen Dunnett), this fund supports UB students in any field pursuing study abroad through a UB or SUNY program. Having created the Office of Study Abroad Programs some 30 years ago, Professor Dunnett sought to increase study abroad opportunities for UB students and his fund will continue that effort. Dr. Dunnett created this endowment with the belief that experiencing other cultures through study abroad not only enhances students' personal self-growth, but also prepares them to effectively participate and compete in an increasingly multicultural and global society. Through this gift, Dr. Dunnett seeks to reduce the financial barriers to immersive study abroad experiences, thereby allowing access to this transformational experience to a wider populations of UB students. Based on available funds, a limited number of partial scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to assist students with the costs of study abroad for an academic year, semester, summer, or winter program.
Dr. Richard N. Schmidt Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
The Dr. Richard N. Schmidt Scholarship Fund recognizes Dr. Schmidt’s service to the University at Buffalo and the field of statistics, as well as his vital role in ensuring the ongoing success of the Department of Biostatistics and its students.
Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Department Fund
8/24/26
The Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering—part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences—is a vibrant engine for generating the knowledge, tools, and leadership needed to address society’s most challenging problems in the natural and built environments.
Medical School Class of 1958 Scholarship Fund Endowment
8/24/26
Established in 1988 by class members of the Medical School Class of 1958 through their 30th reunion, this fund provides an annual scholarship to one or more students enrolled at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Maryanne Mather Fund
8/24/26
The Maryanne Mather Fund provides annual scholarships for one or two dental students who have conducted research in the area of periodontics or preventative dentistry.
Welch-Ludwig Fund for International Study
8/24/26
Created by two highly regarded and long-serving faculty internationalists at UB (Claude Welch and Jeannette Ludwig), this fund provides scholarships to UB students pursuing studies overseas in various fields. The example of Professor Welch’s and Professor Ludwig’s research and teaching about the global community inspires students to make the world their classroom. Based on available funds, a limited number of partial scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to assist students with the costs of study abroad for an academic year, semester, summer, or winter program.
Steven L. Shaw Memorial International Student Emergency Fund
8/24/26
UB's International students contribute to the university in countless ways. Unexpected economic challenges can be especially difficult for some of our international students. Named in honor of the late Steven L. Shaw, long-serving associate vice provost and director of International Admissions at UB, and a passionate advocate for international students, this fund helps international students deal with short-term economic difficulties. Through your generosity and that of donors like you, the Shaw fund is enabling many students to continue their studies at UB successfully. Please consider a gift that can make a big difference in the life of an international student.
Political Science Endowment Fund
8/24/26
The Political Science Endowment Fund provides steady support for the University at Buffalo’s Department of Political Science.
Kathleen M. Shaffer Memorial Award Fund
8/24/26
The friends and family of Kathleen M. Shaffer established this fund in 2008 to honor her passion and skill. The fund supports an annual award to a fifth-year student who has displayed academic and clinical excellence and promise in the field of occupational therapy within the School of Public Health and Health Professions.
UB Fund for the School of Dental Medicine
8/24/26
The UB School of Dental Medicine plays a critical role in advancing oral health in Buffalo-Niagara and around the world through its academic programs, research and community outreach. The UB Fund for the provides general support for the school.
UB Fund for the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
8/24/26
For more than 130 years, the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has been a leader in the education of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. We are proud to be the leading school of pharmacy in New York State and one of the top-ranked schools in the country.
Welch Graduate Student Award
8/24/26
Established by Professor Claude E. Welch, the fund provides annual financial support to a graduate student who has submitted the best written, oral or visual presentation (i.e. paper, artwork, media production, etc.) that documents original research, or makes a significant contribution to understanding political phenomena. The fund combines the Welch Student Research Fund and the Graduate Paper Award.
Sustainable Manufacturing and Advanced Robotics Technologies Lab Fund
8/24/26
UB’s Sustainable Manufacturing and Advanced Robotic Technologies (SMART) Community of Excellence is focused on developing advanced materials, technologies and processes that enable the sustainable, data-driven, cost effective production of high quality, customizable products.
J. Warren Perry Endowed Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Established in 1990 by Dr. J. Warren Perry and Dr. Charles D. Perry, this fund supports an annual scholarship for the benefit of upperclassmen or graduate students pursuing a degree program in the School of Public Health and Health Professions (formerly the School of Health Related Professions).
Thomas R. Beam, Jr. Memorial Fund
8/24/26
Thomas R. Beam, Jr. was a UB professor known internationally for his research on drug-resistant bacteria and viruses.
Maria E. Becker Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
8/24/26
Studying in France provides a wealth of benefits for students who are majoring in French. As an immersion experience, study abroad helps these students quickly gain further fluency in speaking and writing French. It allows students to experience the French culture firsthand, in a way that simply isn't possible through classwork and research at UB. And — like any study abroad experience — it helps students become global citizens.
School of Management Diversity and Inclusion Fund
8/24/26
As the world of business becomes increasingly global, we recognize that it is also becoming increasingly diverse. Through our values at the UB School of Management, we strive to provide a vibrant and diverse community that is inclusive and compassionate. We believe all deserving students should have access to a quality education, regardless of means.
Monique E. Emdin Memorial Award
8/24/26
At UB, we strive to attract qualified students from all walks of life. We believe, fervently, that an equal and fair judicial system must reflect the full range of cultures, beliefs and voices of our democracy.
Random Acts of Kindness Endowment Fund
8/24/26
The Random Acts of Kindness Fund—believed to be one of the first emergency-relief programs in the country of its kind—provides short-term assistance to students who face sudden changes in their financial circumstances that could prevent them from finishing school. The fund was established in 2002 by the University at Buffalo Student Association.
Alzheimer Fund
8/24/26
The purpose of this fund is to provide financial support for a variety of activities within the Department of Neurology in the area of Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders.
Department of Biostatistics Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
The Department of Biostatistics Scholarship Fund offers transformative educational opportunities to UB students — including many who are the first in their families to attend college.
Florence Nightingale Fund
8/24/26
The Florence Nightingale Fund plays a pivotal role in strengthening research and other activities within the School of Nursing.
June A. and Eugene R. Mindell, MD Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics Endowment
8/24/26
Established by Dr. James J. White, Dr. Robert Gillespie, Dr. Eugene and June Mindell, and other alumni and friends of UB’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, this fund is used by the chair of the Department of Orthopaedics to augment the salary line designated by the school for the department’s chair position.
Dr. Saxon Graham Epidemiology and Environmental Health Student Award
8/24/26
Given by the chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, the fund supports research activities that are conducted as part of a doctoral dissertation. Specifically, it includes a cash award to a graduating student for the best dissertation, and a research award given to a student to further their doctoral research.
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Student Awards Endowed Fund
8/24/26
Faculty, alumni and friends of the University at Buffalo’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences established this fund to recognize and honor the achievements of their students.
Thorn and Rose Award Fund
8/24/26
Established in honor of Professor Emeritus Bertha Laury, this fund provides an award to a Master of Social Work (MSW) student who has blossomed from a “thorn” into a “rose” while attending the MSW program. The award is not necessarily presented every year, but only on rare occasions.
Chemical and Biological Engineering Department Fund
8/24/26
The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department—part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences—is an international leader, creating innovative technological solutions to address global challenges in the areas of health, energy and the environment.
Undergraduate College Scholarship Fund Endowment
8/24/26
Established by the Office of Financial Aid, the Undergraduate College Scholarship Fund Endowment provides scholarships for undergraduate students at UB.
Social Work International Study Fund
8/24/26
The Institute for Sustainable Global Engagement (ISGE) promotes and supports global engagement, collaboration and professional action among social work faculty, students, graduates and staff.
Professor Virginia A. Leary Memorial Fund
8/24/26
Generations of would-be human rights advocates are benefiting from the goodwill that a beloved professor grew during nearly two decades of teaching at SUNY Buffalo Law School.
Dental Medicine Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
The Dental Medicine Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Charles A. Smith II to provide annual scholarships to students of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Thomas J. and Barbara L. Guttuso Scholarship and Award Fund Endowment
8/24/26
“Our motives for giving are simple," said Thomas J. Guttuso Sr., MD ‘60. "In my former role as Dean of Admissions for the medical school, I witnessed firsthand the need for scholarship funds to help students financially. We also wanted to give back in gratitude for the education I received.”
School of Law Emergency Student Assistance Fund
8/24/26
The UB School of Law Emergency Student Assistance Fund was created to offer financial assistance for students facing immediate and current emergency situations. Emergencies involve circumstances beyond the student’s control such as death in the family, accident, loss of property, loss of income, health emergency or other unanticipated educational expenses.
Law School Clinical Program
8/24/26
At UB, our Clinical Legal Education program offers diverse and sophisticated practice opportunities to upper-class and LL.M. students working closely with skilled supervising attorneys. Our students learn from some of the best clinicians in the country to interact with clients and work on various matters in the courtroom, legislature, agencies, boardroom, and beyond.
Milton Plesur Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Full-time history majors who have compiled outstanding records in history are eligible to apply for a Plesur Scholarship, named after Professor Milton Plesur (1927-1987).
Global Health Equity Community of Excellence Fund
8/24/26
By advancing foundational science, developing innovative solutions, training students and demonstrating impact, the Community for Global Health Equity (CGHE) aims to improve people’s lives around the world.
J. Warren Perry Lecture Fund
8/24/26
A prolific and accomplished scholar, administrator, author and lecturer, J. Warren Perry was founding dean of the University at Buffalo School of Health Related Professions (now the School of Public Health and Health Professions). He established this fund, along with his brother Dr. Charles D. Perry, to support an annual lecture at the school. The presenter of the lecture is typically someone of national stature and/or distinction in at least one significant area of interest to the allied health professions.
GSE Student Emergency Fund
8/24/26
The Graduate School of Education Student Emergency Fund provides limited financial assistance to students facing emergencies during their time at UB.
English Language Institute Fund
8/24/26
The English Language Institute (ELI), founded in 1971 and a unit of the Graduate School of Education, is a leader in English language training. Here, we offer English language instruction, cultural orientation and pre-academic training to international students, scholars and professionals on an intensive and per-course basis.
Cathleen Wendel Lista Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Cathy Lista passed away in 2016, following a battle with cancer. This fund was established in 2018 by Mr. James F. Wendel, BS Management, to support a scholarship in the Department of Theatre and Dance within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Alan Forrest Memorial Fund
8/24/26
Dr. Alan Forrest was a faculty member and research professor in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. He was renowned in the field of antimicrobial pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and toxicodynamics (PK/PD/TD), and served as a researcher and educator for almost 40 years before he passed away in 2018.
Biomedical Engineering Development Fund
8/24/26
At the Department of Biomedical Engineering, we strive to improve the health and well-being of humans through education, research, and technology development at the intersection of engineering and health.
Clifford C. Furnas Eminent Professors Fund
8/24/26
Named for a former President of UB, this fund provides stipends to students holding Furnas Memorial Student Research Assistantships in UB’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. In addition, the fund honors professors who are both teaching and conducting research in engineering and applied sciences, providing them with the title of Clifford C. Furnas Eminent Professor.
Susan M. Nochajski PhD Essay Award Fund
8/24/26
The PhD Essay Award Fund is named for UB faculty member Susan M. Nochajski, who passed away in 2015. The fund supports awards for part-time students in their first year.
Kristopher L. Braselton Memorial Award
8/24/26
Established in 2000 as a tribute to Kristopher Braselton, MSW '98, this fund provides an annual award to a graduating Master of Social Work student who has demonstrated academic persistence and determination, as well as the ability to overcome a personal difficulty or challenge. The recipient, who receives the award at commencement, must also intend to pursue a career in the health and/or mental health and disabilities field.
UB Alumni Association Forever Blue Alumni Scholarship
8/24/26
The Forever Blue Alumni Scholarship was established by the UB Alumni Association Board of Directors, who wanted to encourage graduates to stay at UB (or come back to the university) for additional studies. Scholarship funds are available to University at Buffalo alumni seeking a second (or third) degree from UB.
UB Fund for the School of Nursing
8/24/26
At the School of Nursing, students engage in experiential learning in collaborative community settings, in the classroom, and with each other. Interprofessional opportunities abound within the classroom, simulation labs and on cultural exchanges promoting an atmosphere that encourages a collaborative exchange of ideas.
School of Architecture and Planning Student Emergency Fund
8/24/26
Some of the School of Architecture and Planning’s most vulnerable students—including those who rely on the university for food, income or housing—may experience significant financial hardship when faced with an emergency. The School of Architecture and Planning’s Student Emergency Fund helps to ensure these basic needs are met, so these students can focus on their education.
Jonathan F. Reichert Fund to Support The Victor E. Reichert Robert Frost Collection Endowment
8/24/26
The Reichert Frost Collection features many signed and inscribed publications by Robert Frost — winner of a record four Pulitzer Prizes, and the most famous poet of his time. The collection includes a Frost manuscript, letters, photographs, audio recordings, and ephemera, as well as many Frost-related items from other critics.
Friends of the Poetry Collection Endowment Fund
8/24/26
UB’s Poetry Collection serves as the library of record for 20th- and 21st-century poetry in English, thanks in large part to gifts from alumni and friends.
Bonnie Ott Scholarship Endowment Fund
8/24/26
Created by longtime Architecture faculty member, Professor Bonnie Ott, who led study abroad programs to Spain for many years, this fund gives priority to Architecture and Planning students with financial need pursuing study abroad in their field for the first time. Ott Scholarship awardees participate in one of the School’s Global Studios in the summer, or on one of its exchange programs with a partner university abroad.
James Joyce Collection Endowment Fund
8/24/26
UB is renowned for holding the largest collection of James Joyce works in the world, honoring one of the twentieth century’s most influential writers, and distinguishing UB as the leading resource for Joyce scholarship.
John Paroski Memorial Endowment Award Fund
8/24/26
Every year, this fund provides at least one award to a fourth-year medical student at the beginning of the fourth year, to help with expenses related to residency application.
Women, Children and Social Justice Awards
8/24/26
The Women, Children, and Social Justice Awards Endowment Fund supports awards for UB Law School students who are participating in work and/or research related to intimate partner violence.
Western New York Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Initiated by concerned local physicians and business leaders, the Western New York Medical scholarship is a successful initiative that uses proven strategies to address two key objectives — student debt and projected physician shortages.
School of Management Student Emergency Fund
8/24/26
The UB School of Management Student Emergency Fund was created to offer financial assistance for students facing immediate and current emergency situations.
Ira P. Gunn Nurse Endowment Fund
8/24/26
In addition to founding the program at UB, Ira P. Gunn was a premiere authority in the field of nurse anesthesia, and a prolific writer and educator. She served as consultant to the U.S. Army Surgeon General and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, as well as the UB School of Nursing.
Kornel L. Terplan M.D. Lecture Fund
8/24/26
Established in 2000 by the family of Kornel L. Terplan, M.D., this fund provides an annual lecture at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Pathology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo.
Milton Plesur Memorial Fund
8/24/26
Professor Milton Plesur (1927-1987) devoted his career to teaching, and bequeathed his estate to the university for the continued of support UB students.
Haseltine Clements Memorial Fund
8/24/26
Professor Haseltine T. Clements, who was forced by illness to retire from her position as director of field instruction in the School of Social Work.
Polish Studies Program—Jagiellonian University Fund
8/24/26
Created by a retired UB staff member from the local Polish community, this fund supports visiting scholars from UB's distinguished partner, the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. Institutional partners for three decades, UB and the Jagiellonian have collaborated in many ways involving faculty, students, scholars and librarians. The fund makes it possible for doctoral students and junior faculty from the Jagiellonian to spend up to two months doing research at UB and conferring with UB colleagues, mentors and students. These visits have led to the successful completion of many Jagiellonian dissertations and book projects.
School of Public Health and Health Professions Student Diversity Fund
8/24/26
The School of Public Health and Health Professions Student Diversity Fund offers critical financial support for students who will contribute to the diversity of the student body at the school.
Dean’s Innovation Fund
8/24/26
The University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is the leading pharmacy school in New York State and one of the top-ranked schools in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
Short Term Experiences in Global Health Fund
8/24/26
The Short Term Experiences in Global Health Fund provides critical financial support for international medical mission trips and experiences.
Social Work Memorial Fund
8/24/26
Help support the School of Social Work through the Memorial Fund, which is your opportunity to donate in memory of someone who passed away.
Augustus H. Shearer Memorial Endowment Fund
8/24/26
Named for a famed librarian at UB, this fund supports activities throughout the Information Science department in the Graduate School of Education.
RED Support Fund
8/24/26
The RED (Real Estate Development) Fund provides operational or research support and enhancements to the Real Estate Development program within UB’s School of Architecture and Planning. This program prepares students for careers in real estate development and investment, or to advance in their careers if they already are employed in real estate.
Welch-Ludwig Fund for International Study
8/24/26
In an effort to help young Americans become citizens of the world as well as of their own country, this fund supports undergraduate as well as graduate study abroad experiences, and also helps bolster the university's global resources for all students on campus.
John and Katherine Simpson Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Established by friends, colleagues and other supporters of John and Katherine Simpson, this fund recognizes the couple for their steadfast commitment to the university during Dr. Simpson's seven-year tenure as President.

News from International Education

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Nojin Kwak named vice provost for international education
2/16/21
Kwak will serve as UB’s senior international officer, responsible for leading central international research and academic programs and services.
UB Alumni Association elects new president, officers
7/13/21
Dharshan Jayasinghe, BA ’03, will lead the association, which represents the interests of more than 280,000 graduates around the world.
Two UB faculty win Fulbright awards
9/27/21
Diana Aga and Robert M. Straubinger are UB's newest faculty recipients of the prestigious international awards.
UB professors receive Fulbright awards to study educational equity, democracy in Asia and Germany
3/23/21
UB professors Jaekyung Lee and Anya Bernstein have received 2020-21 Fulbright Scholar Awards, one of the most widely recognized and prestigious scholarships in the world.
UB unveils James Joyce mural in downtown Buffalo, plans creation of Joyce museum
6/14/21
The mural, which arrives ahead of the 100th anniversary of Joyce’s landmark book “Ulysses,” is part of a broader fundraising campaign and initiative to raise awareness of the UB James Joyce Collection.
UB alum Lawrence Tabak named acting NIH director
12/16/21
UB alumnus Lawrence Tabak has been named the acting director of the NIH by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra.
UB ice scientist among authors of new IPCC climate change report
9/7/21
Sophie Nowicki is one of 18 lead authors on a chapter about ocean, cryosphere and sea level change, reflecting a decade of leadership on international collaborations
Diana Aga named director of UB RENEW Institute
7/27/21
Aga, a professor of chemistry, is a globally recognized leader in environmental science and analytical chemistry.