Community Partnerships

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

James Maynard named seventh curator of UB Poetry Collection
11/15/16
The University at Buffalo Libraries has named James Maynard the seventh curator of the UB Poetry Collection, home to one of the world’s largest collections of 20th- and 21st-century poetry in English.
Quiet UB lab has become the ‘go to’ fault finder for WNY businesses
11/14/16
The South Campus Instrument Center plays a significant role in how things get made in Western New York.
Preventing adolescent substance use may need to start in early childhood
11/14/16
Research from the UB Research Institute on Addictions suggests the approach to preventing alcohol and drug use by some adolescents should begin in early childhood.
UB again ranked among the nation’s top universities in hosting international students
11/14/16
The 2016 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released today by the Institute of International Education, announced that for the 14th straight year, UB is among the top U.S. institutions hosting international students.
Media Advisory: UB Dental to celebrate Veterans Day with free care for nation’s heroes
11/10/16
The program aims to serve 180 veterans on Saturday.
UB works to break the notion that ‘bacteria’ means ‘bad’
11/10/16
From Nov. 14-18, UB will host Mind Your Microbiome and Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, a series of public events that aim to educate the community about the microbes that live in and on our bodies.
UB funds projects on refugee issues, air pollution’s effects on pregnant women in China
11/8/16
Two projects addressing refugee health issues in Buffalo and a study on the effects of air pollution on pregnant women in China have been selected to receive funding through the Community for Global Health Equity.
UB to create nation’s first comprehensive MOOC for digital manufacturing and design
11/7/16
UB and partners are producing a 40-hour course composed of nine classes and a capstone project.
Media Advisory: ReTree the District to hold final planting to reach 1,000 tree goal
11/3/16
Saturday will mark the final effort of the ReTree the District initiative to reforest the city’s University District by planting 1,000 trees in the neighborhood.
Military Times ranks UB among ‘Best for Vets’ for second consecutive year
11/2/16
Annual ranking highlights veteran and military students’ success.

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