Community Partnerships

News about partnerships and programs that support the local community, including community-led initiatives. (see all topics)

2026 Buffalo Startup Week inspires founders and funders
4/13/26
Events open pathways for every stage of entrepreneurship, from students and pre-founders to established startups and investors.
UB’s support for veterans, military-connected students earns gold designation
3/31/26
The designation reflects UB’s commitment to supporting veterans, and active- and reserve-duty service members and their families.
Media Advisory: UB dental school partners with TeamSmile and Buffalo Bills to offer free oral care to underserved kids
3/30/26
Approximately 260 children will attend April 2 event at Orchard Park training center.
Preventing violence, protecting mental health focus of 22nd Annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar
3/6/26
Event is a forum for school safety stakeholders to learn about important topics tied to protecting children, schools and communities.
UB to host 850 high schoolers for Science Exploration Day on March 18
2/20/26
Students will learn about AI, robotics, biotech, genetics and more from scientists, engineers and health care professionals.
Media Advisory: UB School of Dental Medicine hosts 25th annual ‘Give Kids A Smile’
1/30/26
Free event Feb. 6 emphasizes preventative care as part of Children’s Dental Health Month.
New scholarship to support Lafayette High School students interested in architecture
1/5/26
UB’s School of Architecture and Planning and SOM Foundation form new scholarship named after Gordon Bunshaft.
UB is part of joint $17 million NIH grant to study temporomandibular disorders
1/5/26
Dental medicine, medicine and philosophy professors collaborate on multi-institution project.
UB pharmacy students working to reduce illness, increase immunizations in partnership with Tops Markets
12/9/25
Third-year students provide education and screenings at select Tops pharmacies.
Educational Opportunity Center awarded $100,000 for food pantry, additional services
12/3/25
The food pantry will address food insecurity among students, a major barrier to success.