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UB Founders Day
What is UB Founders Day?
UB Founders Day is the annual tradition that brings UB alumni around the world together to celebrate the university’s birthday and the incredible global community that has grown from it. On May 7, 2026, Bulls everywhere will be marking UB’s 180th birthday with gatherings in more than 25 cities — a powerful reminder that no matter where life takes you, you’re always part of something bigger.
Founders Day is your moment to reconnect with fellow graduates, share your UB pride, and celebrate the legacy you helped build. When UB alumni come together, great things happen.
![Albany, NY - State Building.]()
Albany
The Albany alumni network is gathering at Wolff's Biergarten. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![Atlanta Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Atlanta
The Atlanta alumni network is gathering at The Standard @ Roswell. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
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Baltimore
The Greater Baltimore and surrounding Maryland alumni are gathering at Admiral's Cup. Your admission price includes an assortment of appetizers and a UB gift.
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Boston
The Boston area alumni are gathering at Fenway Park for the Red Sox versus Tampa Bay Rays. Your admission price includes special seating and pre-game snacks.
![Buffalo Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Buffalo (Erie County)
The Buffalo Niagara alumni network has a choice this year! Erie County based alumni are gathering at Big Ditch Brewing Co. in downtown Buffalo. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![Niagara Falls Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Buffalo (Niagara County)
The Buffalo Niagara alumni network has a choice this year! Niagara County based alumni are gathering at Big Ditch Brewing Co. in Lockport. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
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Charlotte
The Charlotte alumni network is gathering at A Taste of Buffalo in Huntersville, a Buffalo Bills Backers Bar owned by UB alumnus Bradley Battaglia ('86) since 2003. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![Chicago skyline.]()
Chicago
The Chicago alumni network is gathering at Broken Barrel. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![Cleveland Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Cleveland
The Cleveland UB alumni network is gathering at Southern Tier Brewing Company. Your admission price includes an assortment of appetizers and a UB gift.
![Washington DC's Washington Monument looking towards the Capital Building where many University at Buffalo students live and work.]()
DC Metro
The DC alumni network is gathering at Sports and Social. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![Denver Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Denver
The Denver UB alumni network is gathering at Ester's Virginia Village. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![Houston Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Houston
The Houston UB alumni network is gathering at Heights & Company. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![Nashville skyline at dusk.]()
Nashville
The Nashville UB alumni network is gathering at 12 South Tap Room. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![NYC Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
NYC
The Greater NYC UB alumni network is gathering at 3 Sheets NYC - Lido Deck. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![Photo of Philadelphia skyline by Gary Jastrzab UB alumni.]()
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia alumni network is gathering at The Mulberry. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![Portland Oregon skyline.]()
Portland
The Portland alumni network is gathering at Breakside Brewing - NW Slabtown. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![Raleigh Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Raleigh/Durham
The Raleigh/Durham UB alumni network is gathering at Ponysaurus Raleigh. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![Rochester Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Rochester
The Rochester UB alumni network is gathering at Marshalls Street Bar & Grill. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA at sunset.]()
San Francisco
The San Francisco and Bay Area alumni network is gathering at 620 Jones. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![Seattle Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Seattle
The Seattle UB alumni network is gathering at Flapstick Pub - South Lake Union. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
![Syracuse Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Syracuse
The Syracuse alumni network is gathering at Harvey's Garden. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
