• A legacy of mentorship, as well as research
    4/24/26

    After 33 years at UB, Luis Colón is retiring, leaving behind a career defined as much by the students he mentored as by the research he conducted.

  • Toward more equitable continuous glucose monitoring
    4/24/26

    Pharmacy researchers identify barriers to use among underserved populations.

  • A campus tradition—with a few honks along the way
    4/24/26

    Adopt-a-Goose provided a fun new way to involve more people in Giving Day this year.

  • State awards UB $3.7 million for special care dental clinic
    4/23/26

    The new clinic, scheduled to open in Squire Hall next year, will serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Showcasing student creativity, entrepreneurship
    4/23/26

    Fifth annual Student Art Sale is set for April 28 alongside CFA's Spring Into Art event.

  • New details added for AI summit
    4/23/26

    Agenda and additional speakers have been revealed for Inside Higher Education's US AI Summit at UB in June.

  • UB reaches major milestone in carbon neutrality goal
    4/22/26

    On Earth Day, President Tripathi announces UB has achieved its target for directly controlled emissions, five years ahead of schedule.

  • Model rocketry company wins Panasci competition
    4/21/26

    More than $75,000 in startup funding and services were awarded in the UB entrepreneurship competition.

  • Author to speak on prison book bans
    4/21/26

    James Tager’s presentation on Thursday will discuss censorship practices in jails and prisons.

  • Startup Week touts entrepreneurial impact
    4/21/26

    Panels, workshops and networking events aim to connect startups with capital, talent and support.

  • New perspectives through immersive spring break
    4/21/26

    The trip to the American South explored the connections between enslavement and mass incarceration.

  • Solving cubes and shaping cities
    4/20/26

    A passion for solving Rubik's Cube has taught UB senior Lauren Phung skills that have helped her toward her goal of a career in transportation planning and policy.

Photographs, slideshows and videos capturing life at UB

  • Where smiles start

    Destination Dental School (DDS) is an intensive gateway program for undergraduate students and bachelor’s degree recipients interested in pursuing a career in dentistry. Through this annual summer experience, DDS Fellows learn about the dental profession, the dental school application process, financing strategies and the Dental Admission Test (DAT). They also participate in hands-on activities, conduct research projects, and network with faculty mentors, dental students, and community leaders. Photos: Cass McAllister

    Published June 25, 2026

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Celebrating Student Excellence

Recipients of the 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence — the highest honor SUNY bestows on a student — reflect on their journeys, what the award means to them and the True Blue experiences that shaped their success.

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