Community Partnerships

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

To meet pandemic challenges and expand care for the underserved, UB student-run clinic holds auction featuring signed Bills items
1/27/21
Founded and managed by students, the non-profit clinic continues to expand its services while adjusting to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, both in its operations and its fundraising activities.
UB, Buffalo Museum of Science partner to answer public’s questions on vaccines
1/26/21
UB and the Buffalo Museum of Science will host Conversations in Science: COVID Vaccines, a free online event that will allow the public to present questions and lingering concerns to researchers and health care workers.
WNY patients can access COVID-19 clinical trials via UB partnership
12/18/20
The UB Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences and clinical trial services provider Circuit Clinical have partnered to provide Western New York patients access to clinical studies that investigate COVID-19 diagnostics, prevention and treatment.
UB donates hundreds of reusable face masks and face shields made by faculty and students to the Buffalo City Mission
12/3/20
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The University at Buffalo has donated more than 200 reusable 3D-printed face masks and 100 face shields to the Buffalo City Mission for distribution to its clients and staff.
Students around world create COVID-themed comics through UB program
11/23/20
A team of UB researchers used the power of storytelling through comic books to help high school students around the world better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UB selected to host 54-hour LaunchPad Startup Weekend
10/20/20
The fast-paced event will give students a chance to collaborate virtually, a sought-after skill in today’s world.
Panel to celebrate life of Mary Talbert, namesake of Talbert Way at UB
9/18/20
A virtual panel discussion on Sept. 24 will celebrate Mary Burnett Talbert, a Buffalo resident who was famous in her time for her tireless work in advancing human rights.
Socially distanced chemistry for kids: Join the U.S. Crystal Growing Competition!
9/17/20
The contest, founded by a UB chemistry professor, takes on new meaning in a pandemic.
UB law clinic prevails in Niagara County public records case
9/15/20
Shielded from public view for 24 years, the ruling allows the public to assess whether legislators have financial conflicts that may influence their decision-making
To study and improve plastics recycling, New York State turns to UB RENEW Institute
9/9/20
Multidisciplinary UB research group awarded nearly $2 million from DEC to assess plastic recycling industry, educate public.

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