Community Partnerships

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

Medicare open enrollment offers opportunity for savings, but few beneficiaries change plans
10/9/15
Medicare’s open enrollment period, which runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, gives beneficiaries nearly two months to re-evaluate their prescription drug plans and make a change that could cut their costs by nearly one-third.
A yacht that pilots itself
10/7/15
A student-launched robotics startup is bringing driverless tech to recreational boating.
UB Dental to hold largest upstate NY dental conference
10/5/15
Thousands of dental professionals will gather in Buffalo from Oct. 14-16 for the 38th Buffalo Niagara Dental Meeting, the largest dental conference in upstate New York.
Media Advisory: UB to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend
10/2/15
UB will celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 2-4 on the North Campus, featuring a variety of events and activities, and topped off by the Homecoming football game against Mid-American Conference rival Bowling Green.
UB Police earns ‘gold standard’ for accreditation
9/30/15
University at Buffalo Police have earned the approval of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.
UB among a diverse group of universities forming coalition to improve college admission process
9/29/15
A diverse coalition of public and private colleges and universities, including UB, is coming together with the goal of improving the college admission application process for all students.
Zirnheld named one of 100 Inspiring Women in STEM
9/25/15
The national award recognizes women whose work and achievements are encouraging a new generation of women to consider STEM careers.
Dental students bring sunshine to community organizations
9/18/15
Students attending the American Student Dental Association District 2 Meeting in Buffalo braved the weather to volunteer at a variety of community organizations.
Media Advisory: Transgender advocate Laverne Cox to speak at UB on Sept. 16
9/16/15
Laverne Cox, a transgender advocate and award-winning actress from the Netflix original series “Orange is the New Black,” will open UB’s 2015-16 Distinguished Speakers Series with a talk on Sept. 16.
UB-led STEM partnership chosen to help launch transformative national STEM learning initiative
9/16/15
Kick-off event will be held at the White House in November.

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