Community Partnerships

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

UB dental van providing no cost care in Buffalo through October
9/4/20
The University at Buffalo S-Miles to Go dental van will provide free dental care to people of all ages in the Western New York community through Oct. 30.
UB reports 22 off-campus students have tested positive for COVID-19
9/1/20
The university will coordinate with state and local health departments whenever there is a known, confirmed case of COVID-19 among the UB community.
UB Graduate School of Education to cancel classes to host teach-in for racial equity
8/28/20
The UB Graduate School of Education will cancel classes to hold a mandatory teach-in on the root causes and effects of racial injustice and systemic racism, particularly in education.
A 40-year quest to retrace the extraordinary life of activist Mary Talbert
8/12/20
Historian Lillian S. Williams’ research on Talbert — an early 20th century civil rights reformer, suffragist and human rights advocate — has spanned over four decades and two continents.
Clinical research resumes ‘safely and carefully’ at UB
7/6/20
A research ramp-up is underway at UB, more than three months after almost all research other than that focused on COVID-19 was paused on March 23.
UB dental students 3D print free face shields for local dentists
6/24/20
UB dental students are using 3D printers to supply UB and Western New York dentists with protective equipment as local practices return to providing oral health care.
School of Nursing awarded $1.5M for mental health in rural communities
6/23/20
The grant will also provide substance abuse treatment in rural and medically underserved areas in Western New York.
UB, Cannon Design work to improve DIY fabric mask production
6/17/20
UB partnership with local industry has engineered a DIY fabric mask that is a potentially high-performing alternative to industrial solutions like the N95 mask, and is affordable and scalable.
UB pharmacy school to hold fifth summer institute virtually
6/12/20
Students from middle schools, high schools and colleges around the world will get a glimpse of the pharmacy profession at the fifth annual UB Pharmacy Summer Institute.
UB to host virtual Bloomsday celebration
6/2/20
UB will host the James Joyce Collection Virtual Bloomsday Celebration on June 16 to honor the famed writer’s landmark book “Ulysses.” The celebration will feature readings from leaders, authors and scholars across globe.