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UB bringing 2020 grads back to campus for commencement
8/1/21
Yahoo! News quoted UB president Satish K. Tripathi for its story on the university’s decision to hold an in-person commencement this October for the class of 2020, whose ceremony was disrupted due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
WNY leaders react to the Derek Chauvin verdict
4/20/21
The Buffalo News and several local news outlets quoted from UB President Satish K. Tripathi’s statement on the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial in a roundup of local and state leaders’ reactions to the verdict.
Interview with one of WNY's most influential people: UB President Satish Tripathi
3/12/21
WGRZ-TV interviewed UB President Satish Tripathi, who was ranked No. 10 on Business First’s “Power 250” list of Western New York’s most influential people.
College presidents reaction to the violent unrest at the U.S. Capitol
1/7/21
An article in Inside Higher Education on the violent unrest in the U.S. Capitol featured UB President Satish K. Tripathi's message to the UB community.
With 'substantial progress' on UB 2020, Buffalo aims for Top 25
1/26/20
A story in the Buffalo News’ annual Prospectus section interviewed UB President Satish K. Tripathi about the substantial progress made on UB 2020.

UB speakers series to welcome Central Park Five member, “Shark Tank” investor, Pulitzer Prize winner
9/3/19
Nyle DiMarco, Maggie Haberman, Yusef Salaam, Daymond John, Jeff Corwin all part of 2019-20 Distinguished Speakers Series.
UB retains ‘Gold’ designation with higher ed sustainability organization
2/20/19
UB scores highly in sustainability research, diversity and affordability in the latest STARS report.
UB ranked No. 1 public university in New York State
9/19/18
The University at Buffalo is the No. 1 public university in the state, according to the 2019 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Ranking, which rates UB 28th among public colleges nationally.
UB again receives its highest rating ever among the best public and national universities
9/10/18
UB jumps eight spots to No. 89 among the best national universities in the country, and is 38th among public universities, in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2019 rankings.
Media Advisory: UB to host alumni event Tuesday, provide updates on $650 million Boldly Buffalo campaign
8/28/18
UB has raised $14 million since April, when it announced Boldly Buffalo: The Campaign for UB.