A foundation for the future

Discover how your support of UB has built a future for students, research and public higher education. 

Thank you for believing in UB

Thanks to your generosity, vital support for students, faculty, research and innovation has been provided over the past fiscal year. Nearly XXXXX students received over XXXXX in scholarship funds, and over XXXXX in research support. Even in turbulent times, UB remains steadfast, with world-class faculty and passionate alumni, we continue to lead in fields ranging from medicine to artificial intelligence. 

Your support reflects a shared commitment to knowledge, progress, and the value of public higher education for our students, our communities, and builds a strong foundation for the future. Read the stories below and discover how you and others like you have led the charge. 

Where STEM takes root
11/18/25

How UB and National Grid are helping Buffalo students find wonder—and opportunity—in the science of everyday life

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Gratitude in practice
11/18/25

For these grads, UB isn’t just where they attended medical school, it’s where they found their calling, community and each other.

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Lives Changed
“Thanks to the UB Fund, I was able to teach STEM principles to kids in South Africa.”
11/25/25

-Daniella Kata, BS '24

“Thanks to the UB Fund, I learned the impact I can have on a larger patient population.”
11/25/25

-Macy Meng, PharmD/MBA '25

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Supporting unsung heroes on the court
8/26/25

A longtime UB supporter knows the value unsung heroes like senior Ella Unger bring to athletics and made a scholarship recognizing them. 

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Rewriting the future
10/1/25

The literacy crisis is urgent, but solvable. With public-private partnerships, science-based practices and a new generation of teachers trained at UB, change is possible. And with AI responsibly integrated into the mix, the future of reading is one where every child has the tools to succeed.

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2,701

DONORS

made their first-ever gift to UB this year

The University at Buffalo Foundation is exceptionally grateful for your continued support and we are proud to share our progress with you.

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1,826

DONORS

pledged over $207,950 to the UB Fund this year