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By investing in the UB School of Social Work, you’re not just supporting an educational institution — you’re empowering changemakers who will address the most pressing social issues of our time, creating a positive impact on individuals, families and communities for generations to come.

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The creators of the BBRIDGE podcast are, from left, PhD students Ogechi (Oge) Kalu, Vanity Jones, Jennifer Elliott and Joyce Adeola Jekayinoluwa. Photos: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki.

Supporting Students

The team from UB's Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care meets with professionals from the Kenmore-Tonawanda School District.

Health Innovation and Equity

Students at Legworks as part of the Social Impact Fellows program.

Community Engagement

Don’t see your cause or fund here? Contact Emily Hockwater, associate director of advancement, to learn how you can make a difference today.

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The UB Fund is a new way for you to have an immediate impact on students.

Social work is vital

Realizing AI for good

Artificial neuron in concept of artificial intelligence.

The UB School of Social Work has long been at the forefront in the use of emerging technologies in social work practice and education. inSocialWork® was among the first social work podcasts in the nation, and we’ve been honored for innovating virtual reality for education.

Now, we’re helping UB lead the way on AI, leveraging cutting-edge tech to tackle pressing societal challenges.

Empower social workers to change the world

I came to UB to study social work so that I can become a mental health counselor.

UB is a very diverse school — it represents Buffalo’s melting pot of diversity really well, and I wanted to be a part of that.” 

— Richard Manuel, UB MSW graduate

Make your gift

Contact a gift officer

Emily Hockwater.

Emily Hockwater

Associate Director of Advancement, School of Social Work

1105 Kimball Tower, South Campus, Buffalo, NY 14214

Phone: 716-829-3737

Email: ehockwat@buffalo.edu

How will you make a difference?