Community Partnerships

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

Researchers, community partners seek to develop Lower Great Lakes research network on sustainability and resilience
8/23/19
Stakeholders from across the region met at a 3-day workshop in Buffalo this week.
Media Advisory: ‘Operation Doorhanger’ to remind students, neighbors about safety, other tips
8/22/19
The effort is part of UB’s continuing community building efforts around South Campus.
UB partners with BPS to host institute on innovative teacher preparation model
8/1/19
The institite will bring together district, school, community, and university stakeholders to explore collaborative models for teacher education.
Media Advisory: High school girls to work with robots, solder at computer camp
7/17/19
Women are one of a number of historically underrepresented groups in STEM fields and programs such as CSExplore are working to reverse that trend.
Templeton Foundation grant-winning philosopher to argue against an afterlife at UB conference
7/8/19
Philosopher John Martin Fischer, recipient of a $5.2 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to study different aspects of immortality, will deliver the keynote address the Romanell Summer Conference, “Death, Disease and Identity.”
WNY groups receive $790,000 grant to improve health of residents of Buffalo’s East Side
7/8/19
Initiative will reach communities on Ferry Street or within four blocks to the north and south of the corridor, where racial health disparities are among the highest in the city.
Report details Western New York’s clean energy workforce landscape
6/12/19
One of five jobs in Western New York are in industries with ties to clean energy, yet 54% of workers in clean energy industries are aged 45 or older.
UB’s Educational Opportunity Center announces Community College Instant Admissions Day
6/10/19
SUNY community colleges in Erie, Genesee and Niagara counties collectively provide over 200 academic degrees and certificates.
UB-led exhibit highlights Buffalo’s refugees, past and present
6/3/19
From fleeing Nazis to today’s asylum seekers, the work touches on war and other atrocities but its main focuses is rescue and resilience.
UB helps bring dental care to hundreds of underserved children in Niagara County
5/29/19
The program screened more than 800 elementary students from six schools.

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