Office of Government and Community Relations

Addressing health disparities in Buffalo

3/17/20

The Community Health Equity Research Institute brings together community partners and UB faculty and students to improve the health of underserved neighborhoods.

Western New York entrepreneurs get a boost

3/17/20

Entrepreneurs come together at the Ignite Buffalo Small Business Summer School, a collaboration between UB, 43North and the BNMC.

Making a house a H.O.M.E.

4/4/19

UB program helps faculty and staff buy homes in the neighborhoods around the South Campus.

Teacher Residency Program making impact in schools

3/17/20

Placing grad students in Buffalo Public Schools classrooms for a full school year aims to boost teacher retention and diversity rates.

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Promoting the connection between campus and the community

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UB's impact

Discover the difference UB is making in our communities

COVID-19 Hotline

The Erie County Department of Health has created a hotline for COVID-19 related calls: 716-858-2929

Our programs in your community

The Office of Government and Community Relations hosts a core series of programs to help meet the community's needs.

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School Supply Drive
8/2/22
Our university employees donate thousands of supplies at the start of every academic year to support the brightest young minds throughout the city.
University Savings Card
11/19/18
Show your UB ID card when you shop at participating businesses, and you’ll get special discounts and other incentives.
Community Day
9/7/21
Every spring and fall UB students roll up their sleeves and join with community members to work on neighborhood improvement projects.
Day of Caring
7/29/21
UB is proud to be a part of the United Way's Day of Caring, Western New York's largest community service event.
Operation Doorhanger
8/25/22
Each year before the start of the academic year, UB distributes kits containing tips on how to be a good neighbor as well as other important information to students and neighborhood residents.
Adopt a Family
11/19/18
UB departments make the holidays brighter by providing gift wish items for dozens of families every year.
UB Neighbor
3/18/20
Our newsletter provides information on the latest UB initiatives and collaborations in the community
UB on the Green
8/18/22
UB on the Green is a free family friendly concert series featuring fun and interactive activities that highlight the exciting things happening at UB.
Campaign for the Community
9/29/22
UB’s nationally recognized SEFA campaign gives employees the opportunity to donate to organizations in Western New York and beyond.
UB HOME
4/30/21
UB's home ownership program encourages employees to put down roots in the neighborhoods surrounding the South Campus.

From the president

State of the University

Building on our strong foundation, we never stop reaching beyond the horizon.

UB in the news

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Showing girls math’s fun side
6/25/19
GSE faculty member Ji-Won Son is again conducting the Summer Math Program for 5th- through 8th-grade girls.
Connecting the arts and the community
5/1/18
A collaboration between UB and a Buffalo school brings the Cravens Collection to a wider audience.
UB student-athletes give back to the community
6/25/19
The Bulls in the Community program is a rewarding experience for both student-athletes and members of the community.
Bringing dental care to underserved kids
6/25/19
UB helps bring dental care to underserved children in Niagara County.