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Community Partnerships

News about partnerships and programs that support the local community, including community-led initiatives. (see all topics)

UB’s Buffalo Institute for Genomics’ partnership spurs growth in Buffalo’s life sciences industry
4/21/21
The BIG program was created to leverage and advance life science innovations in thr greater Buffalo area.
UB, partners awarded $300,000 to expand high-speed internet in Fruit Belt
4/8/21
Additional partners include The John R. Oishei Foundation, Kaleida Health, Community Tech NY.
Panel to discuss equity in legal education and the profession
4/7/21
Educators, judges, practitioners and activists will discuss how to ensure students of color are better prepared and supported as the become attorneys.
UB receives $780,000 grant for new 40-foot mobile dental clinic
3/10/21
The UB School of Dental Medicine has received a $780,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to expand its S-Miles to Go program through the addition of a second mobile dental clinic.
UB to host two-day symposium that aims to fulfill MLK’s vision of justice, equity in schools
3/10/21
The UB Graduate School of Education will host “Creating the Beloved Community,” a symposium that will share insights on reshaping our education system.
UB, partners receive $8.2 million to help vulnerable populations with transportation issues
2/18/21
The project focuses on improving transportation options for people with disabilities, low-income neighborhoods and older adults.
To meet pandemic challenges and expand care for the underserved, UB student-run clinic holds auction featuring signed Bills items
1/27/21
Founded and managed by students, the non-profit clinic continues to expand its services while adjusting to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, both in its operations and its fundraising activities.
UB, Buffalo Museum of Science partner to answer public’s questions on vaccines
1/26/21
UB and the Buffalo Museum of Science will host Conversations in Science: COVID Vaccines, a free online event that will allow the public to present questions and lingering concerns to researchers and health care workers.
WNY patients can access COVID-19 clinical trials via UB partnership
12/18/20
The UB Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences and clinical trial services provider Circuit Clinical have partnered to provide Western New York patients access to clinical studies that investigate COVID-19 diagnostics, prevention and treatment.
UB donates hundreds of reusable face masks and face shields made by faculty and students to the Buffalo City Mission
12/3/20
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The University at Buffalo has donated more than 200 reusable 3D-printed face masks and 100 face shields to the Buffalo City Mission for distribution to its clients and staff.

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