Media Advisories

News about upcoming UB events that may be of interest to the media.

Media Advisory: Over 3,000 students to attend STEAM Job + Internship Fair on Monday
9/19/25
UB largest career and internship fair looks to connect students with companies.
Media Advisory: A health equity action plan for Western New York is the focus of UB’s Igniting Hope 2025 conference
9/12/25
Igniting Hope 2025, focused on “Building a Community Plan for Health Equity,” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Media Advisory: On Thursday, UB students start moving into residence halls
8/20/25
Thousands of students to attend Welcome Weekend festivities, including a parade, dance party, fireworks and more.
Media Advisory: UB leaders, elected officials to celebrate unveiling of new mobile health van on Wednesday
8/19/25
Health on Wheels will provide free health screenings, health education and navigation services to residents across WNY.
Remembrance Conference at UB June 6-8 to focus on gun violence prevention in the medical profession
6/4/25
Medical students, educators and researchers will gather at UB this weekend to meet with health care providers, activists and community members to discuss solutions to the gun violence epidemic.
Media Advisory: UB and partners to host 25th annual Fruit Belt Clean-A-Thon
6/4/25
The event, which takes place Friday, demonstrates how universities and schools can improve neighborhoods that host them.
Media Advisory: About 100 high schoolers to showcase DNA research May 21 at UB
5/19/25
Students work with UB throughout the school year to collect, isolate, and analyze bacterial DNA found in local waterways.
Media Advisory: UB to host commencement ceremonies this weekend
5/16/25
Thousands of students will don caps and gowns to receive degrees and certifications.
A free, family-friendly event led by UB faculty members Noemi Waight and Ryan Rish
5/7/25
The event will explore the science of cycling through STEM stations, bike-related activities and a community ride led by Slow Roll Buffalo.
Media advisory: UB’s Carbon Reduction Challenge will explain why going green makes sense for local businesses
5/5/25
Students will give presentations about how Western New York companies can reduce their carbon footprints — in a way that’s good for business.