Need to Know

Published December 11, 2025

  • Listening session set in management dean search
    1/21/22
    The committee leading the search for a new dean for the School of Management is holding a listening session Jan. 26 to discuss campus interests and priorities for the search.
  • Search for School of Management dean underway
    1/20/22
    The search for a new dean for the School of Management is underway, with the appointment of a search committee headed by Kemper E. Lewis, dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • Management students offer free tax preparation services
    1/14/22
    IRS-certified accounting students from the School of Management will once again provide free tax preparation services to individuals and families with annual income below $57,000.
  • Kids 5-11 must show proof of vaccination for UB cultural events
    1/12/22
    Starting Jan. 17, UB will require children ages 5 to 11 have proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend public cultural events, including those in Slee Hall, the Center for the Arts and Alumni Arena.  
  • UB Fast 46 seeks nominations
    1/5/22
    UB has announced the second annual UB Fast 46 competition, open to alumni and former students who own or lead businesses.
  • Steffan named CEL director
    1/4/22
    The School of Management has appointed Susan C. Steffan executive director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL).
  • Kids 5-11 must show proof of vaccination for UB games
    1/3/22
    UB will now require children ages 5 to 11 have proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend athletic events in Alumni Arena.
  • Brashear succeeds Cain on health guidelines committee
    12/14/21
    There’s new leadership of UB’s COVID-19 Health Guidelines Committee now that Allison Brashear has arrived on campus.
  • Cookie sale to benefit employees campaign
    12/1/21
    Ease some of that holiday stress this year by letting Campus Dining and Shops do some of your baking.
  • Health literacy researcher to present Perry lecture
    11/18/21
    Health literacy researcher Kimberly Kaphingst will discuss “Enhancing the Reach and Effectiveness of Health Information: The Importance of Health Literacy” – a topic of particular significance during the pandemic — during the 33 Annual J. Warren Perry Lecture on Nov. 29.