UB Media Kit

About News Services

The mission of the Office of News Services is to communicate important and interesting information about the University at Buffalo to both external and internal audiences.

News Services is an office in the Division of External Affairs.

We take pride in doing the best work possible. In the past 10 years, the Office of News Services has won 35 of awards from regional, local and national professional organizations recognizing the talent and hard work of its staff. They include:

  • 2005 Platinum Award, “Tapping the National News Flow,” Public Relations Society of America, Buffalo/Niagara Chapter
  • Gold Medal, Research, Medicine and Science News Writing Category, 2005 CASE District II “Accolades” Awards
  • Gold Medal, Research, Medicine and Science News Writing Category, 2002 CASE District II “Accolades” Awards
  • Silver Medal, World Wide Web Sites category, 2001 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
  • Silver Medal, Visual Design In Print – Editorial Design category, 2001 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
  • Silver Medal, World Wide Web Sites category, 2001 CASE District II “Accolades” Awards
  • Silver Medal, University and College General Interest Magazines Category, 2001 CASE District II “Accolades” Awards
  • Silver Medal, World Wide Web Sites category, 1999 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
  • Silver Medal, World Wide Web Sites category, 1999 CASE District II “Accolades” Awards
James Joyce in Buffalo, June - September 2009: Click to learn more