Sayra Wells Meyerhoff, J.D. '78, M.S. '04

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  "My vision for UB's School of Law is that it will continue to see change as opportunity and to maximize on these opportunities," says Sayra Meyerhoff, J.D. '78, M.S. '04    "I would like UB to continue to encourage its graduates to strive to reach their highest potential as professionals in the legal fields."

   

  Through their recent gift of $1 million to Uniquely UB, Sayra Meyerhoff and her husband, Neil, are helping make this vision a reality.  The Meyerhoffs' gift, which is one of the largest gifts received for UB's capital campaign to date, is essential to the construction of the new School of Law building.  It helps UB meet the matching requirements of the challenge grant issued by alumnus, Peter Angelos, LL.B. '61, and moves the university one step closer to the projected opening of the new building, set for fall 2012.

   

  Meyerhoff enrolled in the School of Law after finishing her M.A. at George Washington University.  What she found there helped shape the rest of her life.  "UB wasn't just classroom studies - it was a wonderful experience.  I found committed, interesting and challenging professors.  I loved interacting with the other students, and I came away with friendships I treasure to this day."

   

  Over the years, Meyerhoff has stayed connected to UB.  She serves on the University of Baltimore Foundation Board of Directors (she was chair for a two-year term) and the Law Advisory Council.  She is also a member of the Uniquely UB Capital Campaign Committee.  As someone who has been involved with UB for over 20 years, she is pleased to have seen the School of Law mature while retaining the quality of its educational offerings.  Best of all, she says, "UB has never lost sight of the role it plays in the community."

   

  The new School of Law building will, Meyerhoff believes, help UB attract students by offering them a state-of-the-art learning environment.  "It will give our students every educational advantage to become successful attorneys. It will help UB be the best law school it can be."

   

  And it also will give UB wider recognition in the region and beyond.  Not that the school needs it in Meyerhoff's eyes.  "I have always been proud of UB's law school graduates," she says.  "They are positively impacting the practice of law in such a meaningful way, and shaping the society we live in.  I am pleased to be able to give back to UB."