At UB, we pride ourselves on our diversity and global-mindedness. For many decades, students from around the world have enriched our learning and campus culture at UB.
Donors now have an opportunity to enable more of our students to benefit from study abroad and assist international students in need. Gifts to the funds below enhance the student experience of our international and domestic students, who all look to UB to provide them with a global opportunity.
Dr. Stephen C. Dunnett Study Abroad Fund
Dr. Stephen C. Dunnett, PhD '77, BA '68, Professor and Vice Provost for International Education, established this fund in order to help UB students better understand and participate in our interconnected global world.
Welch-Ludwig Fund for International Study
Through the generous gift of Claude E. Welch, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science, and Jeannette Ludwig, Associate Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures, the Welch-Ludwig Fund partially defrays study abroad experiences around the world.
Study Abroad Scholarship Fund
The Office of International Education provides partial scholarships on a competitive basis to support participation in a UB or SUNY study abroad program.
International Student Emergency Fund
This fund makes it possible for international students to apply for financial assistance in an emergency.
Why your support matters
Alumni who support UB help build university pride! Alumni donations factor into improved national and international rankings. Over the last 11 years, UB’s ranking has improved 32 places in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings. UB is now 22 among the top 25 universities in the US with the most international students!
When you give back, you help our students today and build pride for our alumni around the world.
