Community Partnerships

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

Jacobs family makes historic $30 million gift to University at Buffalo medical school
9/14/15
UB’s medical school to be named the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Media Advisory: UB to host Block Party, Safety Fair on South Campus today
9/11/15
The University at Buffalo will host its annual UB Neighbor’s Day Block Party and Safety Fair from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, on the Hayes Hall lawn on the South Campus.
Media Advisory: Bon voyage, UB solar house!
9/10/15
Media are invited to see UB's nearly finished solar GRoW Home before it heads to California to compete in a prestigious national competition.
John Legend event at UB postponed
9/9/15
Due to a professional conflict on Nov. 18, John Legend has rescheduled his Distinguished Speakers Series event at the University at Buffalo until Thursday, Dec. 3.
Creative and healthy bag lunches from UB kitchens
9/3/15
It’s one thing to just cook food. But if it just ends there, the whole experience falls flat. The real meaningful and lasting food experiences come when you plug into the relationship with the people doing the eating. That’s when the possibilities start to blossom.
Nursing school adds first assistant dean of diversity
9/3/15
Margaret Moss joined the University at Buffalo School of Nursing as the first assistant dean of diversity and inclusion.
UB Dental, Jericho Road partner to offer dental care to Buffalo West Side
9/2/15
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and Jericho Road Community Health Center have partnered to begin a pilot program to provide critically needed dental care to the immigrant and refugee populations on Buffalo’s West Side.
UB Alumni Association elects new president
8/27/15
Mary Garlick Roll of Williamsville has been elected to serve a two-year term as president of the UB Alumni Association, a group that represents the interests of nearly 240,000 graduates around the world.
Media Advisory: “Operation Doorhanger” to Remind Students, Neighbors about Safety
8/26/15
“Doorhanger” kits containing safety reminders and tips on how to be a good neighbor will be distributed to more than 2,300 homes surrounding the UB’s South Campus from 3-5:30 p.m. today.
Media Advisory: Opening Weekend welcomes students, families to UB
8/25/15
Thousands of students and parents will arrive on campus this week to enjoy the events of Opening Weekend, a fun-filled UB tradition.