50 years of service. Countless lives impacted.

The Upstate Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to improving the communities we serve through
support of patient care, education, scientific research, and community health and well-being. Learn more about us...

 
 

1,200+

Unique healthcare funds covering all aspects of the Foundation’s mission

$14 Million

2024 awards, scholarships and grants – to benefit patients, students, researchers, the community

News

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It's a match: Students find their match on Match Day
Of the 180 graduating medical students from Upstate’s Norton College of Medicine, 90 will remain in New York State; 35 at Upstate University Hospital.
Friday, March 20, 2026 2:07:00 PM

Financing program enables equipment modernization at Upstate
Upgrades across Syracuse campuses will enhance patient care, support clinicians and modernize critical systems.
Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:26:00 PM

Jason Wallen, MD, named interim chair of Surgery
Wallen succeeds retiring chair Robert Cooney, MD, who led the department’s growth in clinical care, research, and education for nearly two decades.
Thursday, March 19, 2026 8:29:00 AM

Stewart Loh, PhD, named chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Veteran faculty member and former interim chair recognized for research leadership and innovation.
Thursday, March 19, 2026 8:22:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Doctor's Day: March 30
White Coat Rock: April 15
Power of Us: May/June
Upstate Open: July 30
Towsley ProAm: August 31
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – March: DQ Grill & Chill, Mirabito Convenience Stores, Speedway

Pedaling 4 Paige: March 21

Hope & Dignity: April 16
Housecalls for the Homeless and In My Father’s Kitchen

Strikes Against Stroke: May 1

Paige’s Butterfly Run: June 6

Back the Blue and Red
Motorcycle Run: July 25
Golf Tournament: July 26