Need to Know

Published November 14, 2025

  • Members of presidential search committee announced
    11/14/25
    The committee leading the search for UB’s new president has held its first meeting and announced its members — a diverse group of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni and community representatives.
  • Waymo to bring robotaxi to North Campus
    11/13/25
    Waymo, the self-driving car company and subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, will bring one of its robotaxis to the North Campus on Monday.
  • Understanding autism topic of virtual discussion
    11/12/25
    “Understanding Autism: Together in Experience and Advocacy” will be the topic of a virtual discussion Nov. 19 featuring a panel of health care providers that includes UB faculty, local health equity experts and local disability advocates.
  • Govindaraju’s role expanded to include AI, other emerging fields
    10/31/25
    Venu Govindaraju, vice president for research and economic development, has been named senior vice president for research, innovation and economic development.
  • Campus safety forum set for Nov. 12
    10/31/25
    University Police are inviting UB students, staff and faculty to a town hall forum from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Nov. 12 in 330 Student Union.
  • Pie sale to benefit employees’ campaign
    10/28/25
    Would Thanksgiving be Thanksgiving without pie? We think not.
  • Share input on mobility plan
    10/28/25
    Parking and Transportation Services is holding a series of events — including a tabling event and two open houses — to share updates and gather feedback on UB’s Mobility Master Plan.
  • McBride, Fedarko next speakers in DSS
    10/24/25
    Photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride and adventure writer Kevin Fedarko will appear at UB on Nov. 11 as part of the university’s Distinguished Speakers Series.
  • Murdock named finalist for Campbell Trophy
    10/23/25
    UB linebacker Red Murdock has been named a finalist for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy recognizing an individual as the best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.     

    Murdock, one of 16 finalists, will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 2025 National Football Foundation (NFF) National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments® The 16 finalists were selected from 180 semifinalists nationwide from among all NCAA divisions and the NAIA.
  • Event to showcase resources for disabled students, community members
    10/22/25
    The School of Public Health and Health Professions and UB Accessibility Resources are teaming up with the Office of Inclusive Excellence for an event next month that will showcase campus and community-based organizations that support disabled communities.