Media Advisories

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

Thousands of students to receive degrees this weekend at UB
5/15/26
Additionally, Satish Tripathi will receive UB’s highest honor, the Norton Medal, as he prepares step down as UB president.
Media Advisory: UB symposium to spotlight researcher behind FOXG1 drug undergoing clinical trials
4/20/26
Spotlight Symposia Series will honor Soo-Kyung Lee, whose work is driven by her daughter’s rare neurodevelopmental disorder.
2026 Buffalo Startup Week inspires founders and funders
4/13/26
Events open pathways for every stage of entrepreneurship, from students and pre-founders to established startups and investors.
Media advisory: UB conference to examine how climate change, emerging contaminants impact health in Asia
4/9/26
Free event will explore solutions to climate-driven pollution and health risks in Asia and beyond.
Media Advisory: UB dental school partners with TeamSmile and Buffalo Bills to offer free oral care to underserved kids
3/30/26
Approximately 260 children will attend April 2 event at Orchard Park training center.
Media Advisory: School of Dental Medicine celebrates newly renovated orthodontics clinic in April 1 ceremony
3/25/26
Updated clinic will be officially named for former department chair C. Brian Preston.
Media Advisory: UB School of Dental Medicine to host day of free dental care for veterans
3/2/26
11th annual Dentistry Smiles on Veterans Program gives back to those who have served their country.
Media Advisory: “Diagnose Earlier, Treat Smarter” is focus of UB’s annual Rare Disease Day for providers, patients and community partners
2/24/26
UB will will host its annual Rare Disease Day event from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 955 Main St., Buffalo.
UB to host 850 high schoolers for Science Exploration Day on March 18
2/20/26
Students will learn about AI, robotics, biotech, genetics and more from scientists, engineers and health care professionals.
UB’s international design competition exhibition opens Jan. 28
1/21/26
Over the past several months, seven teams of architects and consultants from around the world have been developing their entries for The Resilient Campus.