Support the Department

Help us advance discovery, training and care

The Department of Psychology at UB continues to grow—with new ideas, bold research and a deep commitment to student success. Our work is made stronger by the generosity of alumni, families and friends like you.

Whether you’re a former student hoping to give back, a parent wanting to support meaningful opportunities, or someone who believes in the power of psychological science to make lives better—your gift makes a difference.

Where your gift goes

Contributions support everything from student scholarships and research awards to hands-on clinical training and community engagement. You can choose to give to a specific fund or make a general contribution to support the department’s greatest needs.

Featured Funds

Psychology Resource Fund
Supports high-impact student experiences, guest lectures, academic events and other departmental priorities.

The Dr. B. R. Bugelski Fellowship Fund
Provides fellowships for psychology graduate students to support their research and academic work.

The Eleanor Jacobs Scholarship Fund
Helps undergraduate and graduate women in psychology with financial need or academic distinction.

Feldman–Cohen Award Fund
Recognizes a graduating senior for outstanding achievement in the department's honors program.

The Murray Levine Award
Celebrates undergraduate or graduate students who make a meaningful impact in the community.

The Robert W. Rice Memorial Award
Honors early excellence in graduate student research with an award for the best empirical paper.

Psychological Services Center Fund
Supports doctoral students in clinical psychology as they train in evidence-based care while serving the Western New York community.

Every gift matters

Whether large or small, your contribution helps our students succeed and keeps UB Psychology at the forefront of the field.

Have questions or want to talk through giving options? Contact us—we’d love to hear from you.