Photo of Esther David, MSW ’07: Esther, a native of India, quickly became attracted to Buffalo, New York and brought additional diversity to the UB School of Social Work MSW program. Exposure in her classroom and field study to social problems from addictions to aging was a valuable part of her master’s education.
Photo of Kelly Jackson, PhD ’07: In earning her PhD in Social Welfare at UB, Kelly made strong contributions to social work scholarship though her teaching and social research on race and culture.  She is now as an assistant professor in Arizona, continuing to make her impact on education among diverse populations, including American Indian and Hispanic cultures.
Photo of Robert Chapman, MSW ’03: With a full-time job in clinical practice, Robert was able to continue work while a student in the School of Social Work’s flexible part-time MSW program. In his evaluation of the program’s impact on his work as an addictions counselor, he credits the school with helping him polish the skills needed to affect change in his clients’ lives.
Photo of June Van Every-Huber, MSW ’02: June is the first and only school social worker in her district, working at a Native American elementary school in western New York. Involved in counseling, academic intervention, mental health issues, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution, she credits UB’s accelerated MSW program for her strong foundation.
Photo of David Crowther, JD/MSW ’05: Combining his interests in law and social work, David completed the school’s JD/MSW program to be an agent of social change.  He found that the school’s dual-degree program taught him to celebrate diversity and see commonalities, and that it helped develop communication that enables a deeper understanding with his law clients.
Photo of Sara Meerse, JD/MSW ’96: Originally leaning toward social work but then attracted to issues in law concerning child welfare, Sara engaged the JD/MSW program on her way to becoming a public interest lawyer. Impressed by the social work faculty, she was influenced not only by their scholarship but by their real-world experience as well.
 
Photo of Sara Meerse, JD/MSW ’96: Our graduates are living proof that we make a difference in people’s lives. The School of Social Work is fully accredited by the CSWE and offers full-time and part-time regular and advanced standing MSW programs, interdisciplinary programs (JD/MSW, BA/MSW, and MBA/MSW), post-MSW options (PhD and post-graduate certificate programs), and non-degree options (non-matriculated study and continuing education).
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Our commitment to the education of the best and the brightest social work students, to excellence in the classroom, and to the innovative social research has one goal: to affect change by providing a positive, lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities. Scholarship support is a critical factor in a student’s decision-making process. The best often receive full scholarships from other universities that are able to offer more support because of their well-established endowments. At a time when state support is dwindling, private philanthropy is essential in recruiting exceptional and diverse students. Gifts at every level advance the cause. Your gift, large or small, can have a profound impact. Whatever challenges the future holds, we can meet them if we do it together.

Strengthening UB's Overall Program

There are Many Ways to Contribute

  • Make a gift online through the UB Foundation secure website
  • Mail in a check to the School of Social Work:
    University at Buffalo Foundation
    P.O. Box 1232
    Buffalo, NY 14240
  • Make a pledge
  • Find out if your company matches gifts: If you or your spouse work for a company that offers a matching gift program, your gift to the UB School of Social Work could be doubled.
  • Other Opportunities for Giving

I can help answer your questions:

Minnie Wyse, Director of Development

University at Buffalo
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School of Architecture and Planning
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672 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14209
(P) 881-8206
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