UB Giving Day 2026 starts in
UB Giving Day 2026
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Your chance to make a difference starts in:
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Events
Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.
Upcoming Events
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President Tripathi's Recent Graduate Alumni Match
President Tripathi will generously match any gift 1:1 made by young alumni (up to $7,500)
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President Tripathi Returning Donor Match
President Tripathi will generously match gifts 1:1 made by those who have made a gift to UB prior to July 1st, 2025 (up to $15,000)
BME Department Fund Challenge
For every donor that gives to the Biomedical Engineering Department Fund a generous alumnus and career Biomedical Engineer has committed to give $1,000 (up to $10,000) to the Dr. Robert E. Mates Scholarship Fund supporting BME students.
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CSEE Department Challenge
The Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering (CSEE) Advisory Board is rallying support this Giving Day! For every donor who makes a gift to the Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Department Fund, the Advisory Board will contribute $100 (up to $7,500). Make your gift, boost the impact, and help strengthen opportunities for CSEE students and programs!
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Electrical Engineering Department Challenge
Your gift to the Electrical Engineering Department Fund can unlock even more support! For every 10 donors who make a gift, Department Chair Nick Matronarde—together with two members of the Advisory Board will collectively contribute $750 to amplify your impact. Every donor helps push us to the next milestone. Every 10 donors unlocks another $750. And each unlocked challenge directly fuels student success, hands‑on learning, and department priorities.
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MAE Department Fund Challenge
For every 20 donors who give to the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department Fund, the Dean's Advisory Board will donate $2,000 (up to $6,000).
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President Tripathi's Participation Challenge
President Tripathi's Participation Challenge will award $15,000 to the UB Fund for the top three units that have the greatest number of donors during UB Giving Day. The first-, second- and third-place units will receive $7,500, $5,000 and $2,500, respectively for fostering active philanthropic engagement in UB Giving Day.
*Results are not official, winners will be notified.*
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Kemper Lewis Innovation Challenge
The Kemper Lewis Innovation Challenge will award $2,500 to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences department that has the most individual donors during Giving Day.
*Results are not official, winners will be notified*
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President Tripathi New Donor Match
President Tripathi will generously match any gift 1:1 made by anyone who is making their very first gift to UB (up to $8,000).
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President Tripathi Graduating Class Match
President Tripathi will generously match gifts 1:1 of $20.26 made by members of the 2026 graduating class (up to $1,250)
CBE Department Challenge
The Chemical & Biological Engineering Department Advisory Board is leading the way with a special Giving Day Challenge. For every 10 donors who make a gift to the Chemical & Biological Engineering Department Fund, the Advisory Board will contribute $1,000 — up to $6,000. Every donor counts. Every gift moves us forward. And every group of 10 donors unleashes another $1,000 from our Advisory Board to advance student success, innovation, and department priorities.
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Engineering Education Department Challenge
An anonymous donor has established a Giving Day challenge to inspire broad participation. For every 10 donors who contribute to the Department of Engineering Education, an additional $1,000 will be donated, up to a maximum of $5,000. Your gift today directly advances the department and unlocks added support.
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ISE Resource Fund Challenge
Team ISE: Let’s stack these challenge gifts—there’s no ceiling! For every 10 donors, an anonymous supporter will add $200 to the ISE Resource Fund. No cap. No limit. As long as donors keep showing up, the bonus funding keeps growing.
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CSE Department Challenge
For every 10 donors who make a gift of $100 or more to Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), an anonymous donor will contribute $1,000 to CSE — up to a total of $10,000. That’s a powerful 10:1 challenge, and every $100+ donor helps us unlock the next $1,000 milestone. Your participation matters. Make your $100+ gift today and help us secure all $10,000 in challenge funds for CSE!
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President Tripathi's Highest Climbers Challenge
President Tripathi's Highest Climbers Challenge will award $5,000 to the UB Fund for the top two units that have the greatest percentage increase of donors compared to last year's UB Giving Day. The first and second place units will receive $3,500 and $1,500, respectively for expanding our base of supporters and providing a solid foundation for future growth and impact.
*Results are not official, winners will be notified.*
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