UB is home to researchers whose scholarship explores the impact that Black people have had across the world, as well as examines their struggles for equality.
The gift from the late professor Carl Granger will be used to fund university-wide diversity initiatives and student scholarships, and to establish endowed faculty positions.
The social activist discussed what it's like when they call you a terrorist and the power of protest during the 45th MLK Jr. Commemoration keynote address.
Creating pathways for minority candidates, especially former players, to achieve leadership success could go a long way, UB's Helen "Nellie" Drew says.