UBCMS NextGen
Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki.
Project Fast Facts
- June 2024: Project planning and design begins
- January 2026: NextGen v2.0 development begins
- March–May 2026: Early adopter site migrations
- June 1, 2026: Readiness for expanded component support and issue resolution
- June–December 2026: Monthly Waves (50-100 sites per month) conversion and migrations (~400+ total sites) planned
About UBCMS NextGen
UBCMS NextGen focuses on migrating campus websites to a NextGen code base, implementing an updated component library and editable templates, and introducing responsive layout options that support both traditional and wide‑format presentations while minimizing disruption to existing sites.
Through phased pilot migrations, automated conversion tooling, and close coordination between Enterprise Application Services and University Communications, UBCMS NextGen strengthens the reliability, scalability, and long‑term maintainability of UB’s web presence—directly supporting UB’s strategic goals to provide state‑of‑the‑art educational environments, enhance institutional support structures, encourage innovation through cross‑unit collaboration, and advance the university’s Top 25 public research university ambition by ensuring a modern, accessible, and future‑ready digital platform for teaching, research, and engagement.
Strategic Goal Alignment
- State‑of‑the‑art educational environments (modern CMS, responsive layouts, accessibility)
- Enhanced institutional support structures (scalable templates, sustainable architecture)
- Innovation and collaboration (cross‑unit EAS + UC delivery, phased modernization)
- Top 25 Ambition (enterprise‑grade digital foundation supporting research, instruction, and engagement)