Social Impact Fellowship Fund

This fund supports students who are making a positive impact on our community and society.

The Social Impact Fellows program gives action-oriented MBA students the opportunity to solve today’s most pressing social challenges at a mission-driven organization.

Gifts to this fund provide summer stipends to a small group of MBA students, known as the Social Impact Fellows. The program brings together MBA students with students from the School of Social Work and College of Arts and Sciences for a fellowship at an organization, where the students work together to make an impact.

As Social Impact Fellows, students gain skills in strategic planning, creative problem-solving, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (the ability to innovate within an organization), making them more competitive in the job market. Through coursework, site visits and field work, students learn how to identify, define and generate solutions for social challenges. Students also visit social enterprises, attend forums with guest speakers and share their experiences in facilitated discussions.

The Social Impact Fellows program is presented in collaboration with UB’s School of Social Work and the Blackstone LaunchPad at UB.

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Other School of Management Funds

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Social Impact Fellowship Fund
8/24/26
The Social Impact Fellows program gives action-oriented MBA students the opportunity to solve today’s most pressing social challenges at a mission-driven organization.
Professor Ronald J. Huefner Endowment Fund for Accounting
8/24/26
The Professor Ronald J. Huefner Endowment Fund in Accounting honors a longtime faculty member who taught scores of accounting and law students in the UB School of Management.
Joseph T.J. Stewart and Sally K. Stewart Endowment Fund
8/24/26
As part of our efforts to directly benefit management students, this fund supports academically related intiatives throughout the School of Management.
Joseph A. Alutto Fellowship Fund
8/24/26
This fund provides awards to benefit graduate students pursuing a graduate degree in UB’s School of Management. Awards are given based upon a student's academic accomplishments, as well as their performance as a teaching or research assistant.
Professor Frank J. Krzystofiak Teaching Innovation Fund
8/24/26
Alumni, faculty and friends created “Frank’s Fund” in honor of Professor Frank Krzystofiak, whose teaching and research interests have influenced generations of alumni who often refer to the knowledge they received in his classes.
School of Management Endowment Fund
8/24/26
Established by Mark IV Industries Inc. and Mr. Charles P. Dunn, the School of Management Endowment Fund supports the general needs of the University at Buffalo School of Management under the direction of the Dean.
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.
School of Management Dean’s Innovation Fund
8/24/26
In an ever-changing world, the School of Management Dean’s Innovation Fund is used at the Dean’s discretion to drive the school forward, and support a range of enhancements that benefit students, faculty and the business community.
WOW Fund
8/24/26
UB School of Management students are often motivated and qualified to access professional and career development opportunities on a national level, but cannot afford to participate.
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.

News from the School of Management

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Close Family, Bold Legacy
5/10/20
For David Herer, CEL ’90, family is everything—it’s in the history of his company, the inspiration for his community involvement and the legacy he’s leaving at the UB School of Management.
The Backbone for Success
4/21/22
Dick Osborne is a firm believer in the power of education—so much so, he's created two substantial legacies at UB to support others' education.
Honoring Lifelong Friendship
5/10/20
The University at Buffalo School of Management announces one of the largest cash gifts in the school’s history that will create the Kenneth W. Colwell Chair in Accounting and Law.
This investment pays dividends
5/10/20
This past year, thanks to a gift from Gregg Fisher, BS ’92, the School of Management added four additional terminals to the center.
A family account: the Victor and Joan Brown MS Accounting Fellowship
8/3/22
Top accounting students will have even more reason to attend UB, thanks to an endowment created on behalf of Victor and Joan Brown.
Helping Women Climb the Academic Ladder
8/3/22
Through her own experiences, Mirdza Neiders, PMCert '74 knew the importance of women receiving a college education. Now, she's giving back to elevate women in academics even further.
Network—A story for Buffalo
5/10/20
Larry and Leslie Zielinski started the fund with an endowment gift and add to it every year. Now they’ve committed to further funding through their estate plan.
How one gift left a legacy with three local businesswomen
9/8/22
UB entrepreneurs will make a lasting impact, thanks to the Huppuch bequest and their Core experience.
Finding a Center
5/10/20
Tyler Orlando found happiness in the new Undergraduate Learning and Community Center at the UB School of Management. A lot of happiness.
Combining Forces for Good
5/10/20
Social work and management students collaborate to tackle pressing social problems.
Fond Memories of UB
5/10/20
Linda Edelman, BS ’66, PharmD, leaves a generous bequest.