Community Partnerships

News about partnerships and programs that support the local community, including community-led initiatives. (see all topics)

Tackling vaccine hesitancy in 15 languages
6/7/21
UB's Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), the International Institute of Buffalo and the Erie County Department of Health collaborated on creating a downloadable infographic available in 15 languages.
WNY COVID-19 Research Collaborative receives funding to reduce vaccine hesitancy
5/19/21
The Western New York COVID-19 Research Collaborative has received a $55,000 grant from The John R. Oishei Foundation to promote vaccine acceptance in the region.
UB extends Boldly Buffalo campaign with historic $1 billion goal
4/29/21
With an original goal of $650 million, donors have committed more than $711 million to date.
Media advisory: UB to make major fundraising announcement Thursday on medical campus
4/28/21
The announcement relates to UB's $650 million Boldly Buffalo campaign.
UB’s Buffalo Institute for Genomics’ partnership spurs growth in Buffalo’s life sciences industry
4/21/21
The BIG program was created to leverage and advance life science innovations in thr greater Buffalo area.
UB, partners awarded $300,000 to expand high-speed internet in Fruit Belt
4/8/21
Additional partners include The John R. Oishei Foundation, Kaleida Health, Community Tech NY.
Panel to discuss equity in legal education and the profession
4/7/21
Educators, judges, practitioners and activists will discuss how to ensure students of color are better prepared and supported as the become attorneys.
UB receives $780,000 grant for new 40-foot mobile dental clinic
3/10/21
The UB School of Dental Medicine has received a $780,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to expand its S-Miles to Go program through the addition of a second mobile dental clinic.
UB to host two-day symposium that aims to fulfill MLK’s vision of justice, equity in schools
3/10/21
The UB Graduate School of Education will host “Creating the Beloved Community,” a symposium that will share insights on reshaping our education system.
UB, partners receive $8.2 million to help vulnerable populations with transportation issues
2/18/21
The project focuses on improving transportation options for people with disabilities, low-income neighborhoods and older adults.

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