News and Events

There’s a lot happening in sustainability at UB. Visit this page for the latest news and updates.

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News

  • Parking and Transportation receive national award
    12/9/24

    Parking and Transportation Services received national recognition in the Higher Education category at the 2024 TDM Excellence Awards for its advancements in sustainable transportation, including improvements to UB Stampede, UB Bikeshare, and campus infrastructure that promote mobility, climate action, and reduced vehicle registrations.

  • Weeping willows add to beauty of Lake LaSalle
    12/3/24

    UB is revitalizing the landscape around Lake LaSalle by planting 32 weeping willow trees, replacing those lost to storms, to enhance the area’s beauty, prevent shoreline erosion, and create a relaxing natural canopy for future generations.

  • Philosophy, Politics and Economics program to hold forum on inclusion
    11/26/24

    The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) program's forum, "Welcoming New Arrivals to Western New York," aims to foster inclusive communities for refugees and immigrants through collaboration, research, and actionable strategies to address barriers and promote belonging.

  • Campus community hears progress on equity and inclusion
    11/22/24

    UB is making significant progress in fostering equity, inclusion, and social justice through initiatives like CULTURE, the “Top 10% Promise,” and increased hiring of underrepresented faculty, while preparing for potential challenges posed by the evolving political climate in the U.S.

Signature Initiatives and Events

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Past Initiatives and Events

Erie Hack.
WCC.
Transforming our Tomorrow.
Pic of students sitting among the solar strand.
Climate Week 2023