Community Partnerships

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

Smartphone survey to track flu in Western New York
10/24/16
Researchers seek public participation in the survey, whose results will be used to model how disease spreads through a community.
UB receives EPA Green Power Leadership Award
10/18/16
EPA presented UB with a Green Power Partner of the Year award Monday at the 2016 Renewable Energy Markets Conference in San Francisco.
Symposium seeks to build community networks to address violence against women
10/11/16
UB’s Institute for Research and Education on Women and Gender will present a symposium to address issues, responses and solutions to violence against women Oct. 28.
Lee stepping down as dean of UB Graduate School of Education
10/10/16
Jaekyung Lee is stepping down for family reasons as dean of the UB Graduate School of Education at the end of the 2016-17 academic year, Provost Charles F. Zukoski announced in a memo to the university community today.
UB conference to celebrate the relevance of Shakespeare and Cervantes
10/7/16
A two-day commemoration of William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes examining their works and enduring influence will take place Oct. 13-14 at UB.
Media Advisory: UB to celebrate Homecoming Weekend with a nod to the “Groovin’ ’60s”
10/7/16
UB will celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 7-9, featuring a variety of events and activities, including the Homecoming football game against MAC rival Kent State.
UB Law, Medaille announce accelerated degree program
10/6/16
Medaille College students can earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in just six years under a new agreement between Medaille and the University at Buffalo School of Law.
Buffalo and UB libraries to hold wedding of the folios, merging Buffalo’s treasured Shakespeare works
10/3/16
The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library and University at Buffalo will bring together their two complete sets of the rare and treasured folios of William Shakespeare for public display for the first time.
Media Advisory: UB volunteers to work hand-in-hand with local residents as part of UB Community Day
9/30/16
UB students, faculty and staff will join forces with community members who live around the UB South and Downtown campuses to make their neighborhoods a bit brighter as part of UB Community Day, Oct. 1.
Felon-turned-lawyer will speak to UB Law class
9/28/16
Marty Tankleff had just turned 17 when he was accused of killing his parents. Following hours of interrogation, he made an unsigned confession, and was convicted and sentenced to 50 years to life in prison.

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