News and Events

Nick Henshue, associate teaching professor of ecology in the College of Arts and Sciences and co-director of the EarthEd Institute, has made it his life’s work to better understand the impact of earthworms on various ecosystems. Henshue considers his passion for teaching his superpower. 

Students from the Carbon Reduction Challenge course, instructed by Ryan McPhereson and Elizabeth Thomas, presented their climate action plan for local clients to provide strategies to decrease their overall carbon footprint. 

At the UB RENEW Institute’s spring poster session, 34 students presented projects spanning PFAS degradation, electrochemical CO₂ capture, and greenhouse gas tracking.

Throughout April, UB celebrated Sustainability Month with over 30 events that engaged students, faculty, staff, and alumni across all disciplines, highlighting campus-wide commitment to climate action, innovation, and community impact. Key moments included Earth Day’s Climate Action Plan showcase, the announcement of major sustainability initiatives, and the recognition of changemakers through the 11th annual SLICE Awards.