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UB awarded $3.4 million for expanded cybersecurity training program
8/7/23
The funding, from the National Science Foundation, will help train 24 cybersecurity experts who work for the FBI, CIA and other agencies
UB TCIE awarded $500,000 grant to grow New York’s offshore wind workforce
5/26/23
The effort will provide opportunities to displaced workers and those who have been historically underrepresented in STEM.
Media Advisory: Siemens Corp. CEO to discuss STEM education at UB
10/3/22
Barbara Humpton will also talk about the company’s software gift to UB, which will prepare students for in-demand STEM jobs.
Buffalo Construction Consultants, Inc., earns top spot in Fast 46
10/5/21
UB named Buffalo Construction Consultants, Inc., as the fastest-growing business owned or led by an alumnus or former student during the inaugural Fast 46 celebration held Sept. 30.
As MemoryFox pivots business, UB and others invest
6/7/21
The company helps nonprofits gather community-generated content to build engagement and raise funds.
UB selected to host 54-hour LaunchPad Startup Weekend
10/20/20
The fast-paced event will give students a chance to collaborate virtually, a sought-after skill in today’s world.
To study and improve plastics recycling, New York State turns to UB RENEW Institute
9/9/20
Multidisciplinary UB research group awarded nearly $2 million from DEC to assess plastic recycling industry, educate public.
UB to host second annual mobile produce market summit
3/3/20
Conference is set for March 24-25 and builds off the success of last year’s event, the nation’s first-ever gathering of mobile produce market representatives.
UB launches law center for entrepreneurs
3/2/20
It will provide critical legal guidance to startups while training the next generation of business attorneys.
Law professor edits book on transnational business practices
1/22/20
Errol Meidinger and colleagues examine ways to improve climate change, agriculture, sports.