University at Buffalo (UB)
Celebrating, Leading, Inspiring: 2024-25
Divisional Highlights: True Blue, Then and Now
Transforming a Campus ‘Living Room’
Following a two-year renovation, UB officially hosted a grand re-opening for the Student Union, one of the most popular spots on campus. The new space features a light-filled lobby, student-friendly seating and a reimagined open staircase to the third floor.
A Bigger, Bolder Blast
The Bulls Welcome Back Blast moved to UB Stadium this year, bringing its live performances and spectacular fireworks to an even bigger stage.
The Blast attracted thousands of students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Excellence is Always on the Menu
A team of UB chefs earned a silver medal at the American Culinary Federation’s annual conference and competition, highlighting our staff’s extraordinary talent and skill.
Meeting Students Where They Are
These days, students practically live on their phones, which is why Student Life uses social media as a key resource. Student marketing assistant Alex Faulhaber, ’26, is part of the team that develops ideas to resonate with today’s students.
2.6 million reach across UBuffalo Student Experience social channels.
Raising Awareness, Promoting Understanding
The Disability as Diversity recreational sport series allowed students to participate in wheelchair/blind tennis, goalball and yoga, as they gained a new appreciation for adaptive sports.
True Blue Spirit
Then
Now
For decades, UB cheerleaders have helped get the crowd on their feet and cheer on the Bulls at Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Promoting Democracy
Then
Now
For many students, their first opportunity to vote happens during their time at UB. That’s why we’re committed to improving voter registration, engagement and education across campus.
All the Comforts of Home
Then
Now
With the student-designed True Blue Tour Room, prospective students can see firsthand what it’s like to live on campus, and discover how they can personalize the room to make it their own.
Building a Stronger Buffalo
“It definitely opened my eyes to how many opportunities there are in Buffalo,” explained Stephanie Newberger, ’26, reflecting on her time with UB’s WNY Sophomore Externship Experience program, which is supported through a gift from The Bryant Foundation.
Full STEAM Ahead
At the Career Design Center’s STEAM Job + Internship Fair, students interested in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics explored their career options and met directly with potential employers.
More than 3,000 students attended the STEAM Fair.
Meeting the Challenge
At UB, student veterans receive a custom “challenge coin” at commencement, which they present to a faculty or staff member who helped them earn their degree, symbolizing the team effort to serving veterans.
A Perfect Landing
The new Landing at Ellicott gives students modern, welcoming spaces where they can enjoy all the perks of the on-campus living experience, including a video wall, privacy booths for studying, and the landmark “social stairs.”
7,500+ resident students call UB home.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Our UB Marching Band provides life experiences well beyond the classroom—including a memorable trip to another bowl game. “It felt like we were in paradise,” said one student, recalling the palm trees and sunshine at the Bahamas Bowl.
True Blue Moments
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