Dear Student Life Colleagues,

Coming off the heels of our annual Homecoming and Family Weekend, I am reminded of the pride and tradition this annual fall celebration brings to our campus community. Thank you to everyone who helped make the weekend a memorable experience for our families, alumni and students, as we showcased our True Blue spirit for the campus community.

We are also excited this week to introduce the inaugural Opportunity Expo (OpXpo), a week-long campus experience hosted by the Career Design Center, anchored by the STEAM Job + Internship Fair. 

As we move into the midway point of the semester, it’s exciting to see the energy and momentum across our campuses. From celebrating the traditions that bring our UB community together to creating new opportunities that help our students explore, connect and prepare for what’s ahead, there is so much happening across Student Life. Thank you for all you do each day to create meaningful experiences, support student success and make UB a place where students can thrive.

Sincerely

Brian F. Hamluk
Vice President for Student Life

2026 Homecoming and Family Weekend - September 25 - 27. Relive some of the magical moments from the weekend.

This week, the inaugural OpXpo (Opportunity Expo) is taking place across campus. OpXpo is a week-long campus experience connecting students with employers, alumni, faculty and industry leaders, anchored by the STEAM Job + Internship Fair.

The Career Design Center’s Tommy Linares and Jessica Driscoll, innovation sprints coordinator for the UB StartUp and Innovation CoLab are helping to chair this year’s Faculty Staff Giving campaign. Hear from Jessica about how small investments can lead to extraordinary outcomes for UB students and our community.

Through Lead the Charge, faculty and staff gifts make more possible. From student success and groundbreaking research to stronger communities and healthier futures, every gift helps move UB forward.

Last month, UB Veteran Services hosted another successful handball tournament. This event is hosted annually each fall by UB Veteran Services.