From UB to Brooklyn and beyond—Ryan Zagata, BA ’96, went from non-cyclist to two-wheeled trailblazer, building bikes that bring people together. Find out how this alumnus is changing the way we ride.

At the 2023 U.N. Climate Change Conference in Dubai, John Doyle, BS ’86, saw the power of business in tackling climate change. Read how he's driving sustainability forward.

In just a few years, what was once an overgrown plot will transform into a thriving, self-sustaining forest—thanks to the vision of Omar Suri, MUP ’25. Check out how he's reshaping UB's green spaces.

Matthew Mullens, MBA ’25, took on UB’s Carbon Reduction Challenge to merge business savvy with sustainability. See how he’s helping companies cut carbon with a planet-friendly startup.

With nearly $800,000 in funding, UB researchers are tackling data equity to improve food access in marginalized communities. Learn how UB is promoting data equity for food equity.

UB is turning vision into action on Buffalo's East Side. Through bold partnerships and community-driven initiatives, we're creating lasting change. See how transformation starts here.

The BioSCape project is revolutionizing how we study ecosystems—advancing global conservation efforts. Discover how UB is leading the charge for a sustainable future.

UB researchers are partnering with communities to develop sustainable housing solutions—insights that could shape climate adaptation. See how UB is building climate resilience nationwide.

According to UB’s student newspaper, the first Earth Day—April 22, 1970—provided an opportunity for the university to join in an “intense look at the nation’s ravaged environment and the possibility of its salvation.” Months of planning by faculty, students and alumni resulted in a full slate of Earth Day events, including a noontime speech in Clark Hall by Ralph Nader, the nation’s “best-known consumer crusader.” Nader, now 90, continued his political activism for decades, including four runs for U.S. president representing the Green Party.

UB continues to lead in sustainability, ranking No. 21 in the U.S. and 137th globally. Discover how UB’s environmental and social initiatives are shaping a more sustainable future.

A major tree pruning project is underway to improve the health, safety and longevity of UB’s campus trees—ensuring a thriving, sustainable urban forest. Learn how UB is caring for its campus canopy.

UB is taking a major step toward a greener future with $12 million in state funding to install a thermal energy network. See how UB is leading the charge in sustainable campus innovation.

UB's Jordan Fox co-develops RAFT, a framework for smarter urban environmental policy. Explore how RAFT is shaping the future of city planning.