The Student Commons is a gift from restaurateur and philanthropist Russell J. Salvatore, owner of Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More in Buffalo, N.Y.

A longtime supporter of health care in Buffalo and Western New York, Salvatore understands the pivotal role the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences plays in training future doctors, providing advanced care and discovering new and improved treatments.

He strongly endorsed the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ return to its roots in downtown Buffalo and is proud to support an enhanced learning environment for its students.