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Recycling, Organics, and Trash stations have been installed across UB’s North Campus, representing one of the most visible changes in UB’s zero-waste initiative. The rollout supports the university’s goal of a 90% waste diversion rate by 2030 under UB’s 10 in 10 climate action roadmap.

UB is leading a new $2 million research project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop tools that help communities understand and prepare for wildfires. The study, REKINDLE, views risks as interconnected rather than isolated.

UB Parking and Transportation Services and Reddy Bikeshare have just introduced a new UB Bikeshare fleet of 75 bikes, including 25 pedal-assist bikes, to campus. These bikes provide the campus community with more sustainable, accessible, and convenient transportation options.

Aisha Makama has become UB’s first recipient of the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, a national award that supports students committed to public impact. Makama conducts pancreatic cancer research at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and strives to make a difference both inside and outside of the lab.