Thanks & Recognition

The University at Albany is one of the nation's leading public academic and research institutions, and your support plays a crucial role in sustaining this tradition of excellence.  We proudly recognize contributions to the University through the following giving societies...

	THE HERITAGE CIRCLE SOCIETY Donors who have made a commitment to the future of the University through bequests, trusts and similar vehicles are acknowledged through membership to this society.
	THE EXCELSIOR CIRCLE As one of the flagship university centers for the State of New York, UAlbany honors our alumni and friends in the Excelsior Circle who support the University with annual gifts, endowment and capital project contributions of $25,000 or more in the shared pursuit of a "strong, bright and ever better future."
	THE 1844 SOCIETY The 1844 Society recognizes donors who give annual gifts to any of the University's colleges, schools or programs at or above the leadership level of $1,000.
	THE TRADITIONS Gifts of all sizes can make a difference, and we recognize UAlbany alumni and friends who give at the following levels through clubs named in honor of some of the University's most enduring images.