Student Life

At UB Student Life, we’re committed to providing an environment that sets our students up for a lifetime of success and well-being. We’re making it our priority to invest in programs and facilities that foster health, positive welfare, and preparation for career success and fulfillment.

One way to make an immediate positive impact on campus is by considering a gift to our student emergency fund. These funds allow the division of Student Life to financially support eligible students who are experiencing unforeseen hardships that could impact their ability to remain enrolled in school.

Whether you consider supporting a student in need or the many other important giving initiatives within Student Life, please know that your gift is appreciated and will have an immediate impact on the student experience here at UB.

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Laura Hubbard Match for Faculty Staff

Laura Hubbard, Vice President for Finance and Administration, has generously committed to a special 2:1 Giving Day match for UB faculty and staff. For every $1 contributed by faculty or staff to Blue Table or the Student Life Student Emergency Fund, Laura will contribute $2, tripling the impact of your gift. Each individual gift will be matched up to $500, with the overall match totaling up to $7,500. Your support—multiplied through this generous match—will provide essential resources for students facing food insecurity and unexpected financial hardship. Together, we can make sure every student has what they need to stay safe, healthy, and focused on their education.

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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)

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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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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)

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James and Missy Palmisciano LGBTQ Student Center Challenge

Support for LGBTQ+ students can go even further today! For every 5 donors who make a gift to the LGBTQ+ Student Center Fund, James and Missy Palmisciano will contribute $1,000 — up to $5,000. Every group of five donors unlocks another $1,000 to strengthen programming, resources, and support for LGBTQ+ students at UB. Your participation truly makes a difference. Join the challenge!

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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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