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North Campus Neighborhood

A sophisticated suburban community

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  UB land enjoyed in Amherst UB welcomed the Town of Amherst to create the Ellicott Trail System trail system over five miles of our campus which residents now enjoy every day. UB also donated the land for the town's September 11th Memorial Grove.| Learn more
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  A UB for every interest From "Miss Saigon" to the Dalai Lama to a crowd of over 29,000 for last year’s home UB football opener against Syracuse, UB is a major contributor to the diversity and quality of culture, entertainment and athletics to the entire Buffalo Niagara region.| Learn more
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  UB This Summer This seasonal lecture series open to the public involves nearly all thirteen UB schools. The lectures provide an unparalleled opportunity for area residents to engage in learning, conversation, debate, and dialogue on the critical issues of our time. | Learn More
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  Buffalo in motion UB promotes community recreation by hosting such events as the Ride for Roswell and National Girls and Women in Sports Day, and by making its state-of-the-art swimming and fitness facilities at Alumni Arena available to the public at a modest cost.| Learn more
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  Facilities host UB provides facilities for various community events, including Amherst school functions and graduations for high school and colleges.| Learn more
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  Amherst celebrates July 4th Celebrate Independence Day on the shore of Lake LaSalle with fireworks and music as part of the annual UB event co-sponsored with the Town of Amherst. | Learn more
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  CFA, Zodiaque ranked in Top Five UB's Center for the Arts and Zodiaque Dance Company placed among the Top Five in Best Cultural Asset/Organization and Best Dance Company categories, respectively, in Artvoice's annual Best of Buffalo awards. The alternative newsweekly's rankings are based on reader nominations across a wide variety of categories.| Learn more
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  Supporting Amherst’s Economy

  • The university and UB faculty, staff and students purchase more than $22 million a year in goods and services from Amherst businesses and vendors.
  • More than $8 million a year in construction work at UB is completed by Amherst contractors.
  • Currently 5,400 Amherst residents receive UB paychecks.

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  UB Helps in Storm's Wake UB continues to reach out with assistance to areas of Buffalo Niagara impacted by power outages and storm-related damage and challenges, offering resources, facilities, and expertise to community partners. | Learn More  
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  Campus Construction Updates From major building renovations to the creation of a "community union" to bring neighbors and campus population together, UB's North Campus is blossoming with plans for expanded schools and new ideas.| Learn more