Community Partnerships

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

Free tax service at UB brings more than $1.28 million back to WNY
5/4/15
During the 2015 tax season, more than 200 IRS-certified accounting students from the UB School of Management brought $1,284,050 back into the Buffalo community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
UB School of Management honors business partners and interns
4/30/15
The Career Resource Center and the Internships and Experiential Learning Office in the UB School of Management honored business leaders, students and companies on April 24.
Construction underway at UB's medical school
4/30/15
An infographic looks at the largest medical education facility under construction in the U.S.
Hutch-Tech student wins regional financial literacy competition
4/24/15
A student from Buffalo’s Hutchinson-Central Technical High School edged out almost 800 competitors from across the region to win MoneySKILL® Mania.
‘BAND Against Bullying III’ music and arts competition returns to UB
4/23/15
The UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention will again join forces with Hodgson Russ LLP and M&T Bank for another “BAND Against Bullying” school arts competition on April 28.
What (and where) do you want to be when you grow up?
4/22/15
It’s a question that many teenagers dread: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Harmon Parker, builder of footbridges in Africa, to speak at UB on Thursday
4/22/15
Engineering students have teamed with his nonprofit to help rural Kenyans.
UB panel to discuss expanding access to higher education
4/21/15
A group of UB experts and students will hold a panel discussion on ways to strengthen efforts to make the university more accessible to underrepresented communities, and will address topics including access to visiting the university; student expectations; counselor-to-student ratios; and the application and financial aid processes.
Award-winning documentary on aging and intimacy to be shown May 13
4/20/15
An award winning documentary is coming to Buffalo for a special screening thanks to some teamwork involving the UB School of Social Work and the Amherst Senior Center.
Media Advisory: UB to launch new Solar Strand app with 150 elementary school students on Earth Day
4/20/15
The app acts like traditional signs in museums and parks – only it’s more interactive.

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