Community Partnerships

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

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.
UB’s EOC to celebrate family, culture and diversity
9/27/16
UB’s Educational Opportunity Center will bring families together for a day of learning and fun at its third annual Strengthening Families Celebration on Oct. 15.
Alberti Center’s annual conference to address bullying and persons with disabilities
9/27/16
UB’s Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention takes on the challenges of bullying abuse and people with disabilities at its annual daylong conference on Sept. 29.
$3.2 million NIH grant to help women with alcoholic partners
9/27/16
Nearly one in 20 adult women in the U.S. are married to or living with a partner with an alcohol use disorder. A $3.2 million grant to the UB Research Institute on Addictions will develop and evaluate an online program specifically designed to help them.