Community Partnerships

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

UB awarded $3.6 million NIH grant to address health inequities in Western New York
8/5/24
The new UB Center of Excellence in Investigator Development and Community Engagement will facilitate research by early career-faculty to address root causes of health inequities in Buffalo communities.
Media Advisory: UB, elected officials, community partners to make major announcement regarding health inequities in WNY
8/5/24
The announcement will occur at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
The University at Buffalo celebrates its largest fundraising campaign in history
8/1/24
Thanks to the generosity of loyal alumni and donors, more than $1.1 billion was committed in support of students, faculty and the world.
Uncovering the past at a Buffalo church
7/26/24
UB archaeologist Douglas Perrelli and his students are conducting a dig on the site of Buffalo’s historic Michigan Street Baptist Church.
Media Advisory: Children to receive school supplies Saturday in honor of the late Dr. Jonathan Daniels
7/25/24
Approximately 300 supply-filled backpacks will be given to students in grades K-8.
UB’s New York State Center for Plastics Recycling Research and Innovation hosts first New York state microplastics summit
7/3/24
Microplastics enter the environment from the breakdown of macroplastics that often come from cosmetics, synthetic fibers on clothing, tire ware, industrial processes, packaging and more.
Media Advisory: Leaders from IBM, M&T Bank, Moog, other companies to discuss AI and industry
5/30/24
The event will be Friday morning on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
Dental school partners with TeamSmile, Buffalo Bills to provide free dental care in half-day event
5/8/24
Hygiene and treatment units will be set up in Highmark Stadium to serve more than 200 kids .
UB awarded $1.25 million grant to create clean energy research hub
4/1/24
The project, supported by Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, will tap UB’s expertise in materials science, advanced manufacturing, AI and more.
UB elevates data and information fusion center to institute
3/8/24
The relaunch reflects UB researchers’ expertise in space defense, big data, automated decision making and cybersecurity.

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