Juneteenth of Buffalo stands as one of the world's longest-running and most attended summer festivals. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the UB community turned out for the parade on June 13. About 50 community members representing 70 individual units marched to support resilience, cultural pride and the enduring spirit of collective progress. Photos: Douglas Levere
Published June 18, 2026
Recipients of the 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence — the highest honor SUNY bestows on a student — reflect on their journeys, what the award means to them and the True Blue experiences that shaped their success.
When we last checked on the site of the future Russell L. Agrusa Hall, snow covered the ground and construction was just beginning. Today, permanent barriers are in place, equipment and materials have arrived and work is moving forward. Agrusa Hall will feature collaborative and maker spaces for engineering and computer science students, as well as dedicated areas for student organizations and clubs. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Published June 16, 2026