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Educational Opportunity Center to hold 53rd commencement Wednesday
5/19/26
Attorney Leecia Eve, daughter of the center’s namesake Arthur O. Eve, will serve as keynote speaker.
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.
UB to hold commencement ceremonies
5/1/26
Commencement season begins this afternoon and will continue through May 17.
Four to receive UB President’s Medal
4/30/26
Awardees include Gregory M. Bauer, Allison Brashear, A. Scott Weber and Andrew Whittaker.
Law students help secure unemployment benefits for state employees
4/21/26
The case, brought with Empire Justice Center, ends COVID-era dispute, securing relief for thousands of New York workers.
Three UB undergraduates named Goldwater scholars
4/16/26
The highly competitive national award recognizes outstanding undergraduates pursuing research careers in science, mathematics and engineering.
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.
Bringing the lessons of ‘Abbott Elementary’ to life
4/7/26
GSE doctoral student, professor create first-year seminar with tidbits of show’s wisdom.
UB’s support for veterans, military-connected students earns gold designation
3/31/26
The designation reflects UB’s commitment to supporting veterans, and active- and reserve-duty service members and their families.
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.