Media Advisories

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

Welcome Back Blast canceled due to thunderstorm watch
8/22/26
Alternative events for students are being held in the Student Union.
Media Advisory: On Thursday, President Genco to welcome students moving into residence halls
8/20/26
Thousands of students and their families will converge on UB’s North and South campuses, with Welcome Weekend activities to follow.
Media Advisory: UB students to begin moving into residence halls
8/17/26
UB will also host Welcome Weekend, an annual celebration to mark the start of the school year.
Media Advisory: AI leaders from Azerbaijan to visit UB on Friday
8/13/26
The visit, which includes tours of UB’s AI facilities, will focus on educational partnerships and economic development opportunities.
University Libraries to host the Buffalo Reading Invasion on UB’s South Campus lawn
6/17/26
The event is set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14.
Media Advisory: UB hosts ‘Talking Cancer in the African American Community,’ offering cancer screenings
6/5/26
Event is partnership between First Shiloh Baptist Church and the Jacobs School’s Neighborhood Network of Integrated Care.
Media Advisory: Fruit Belt Clean-A-Thon planned for Friday morning
6/4/26
The event, now in its 26th year, is led by UB’s Center for Urban Studies, Buffalo Public Schools, the City of Buffalo and others.
UB hosts artificial intelligence leaders this week
6/1/26
The summit will explore how AI can address some of society’s most pressing challenges.
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.