News and Events

The UB Law Rural Justice Initiative aims to address the severe shortage of legal representation in New York’s rural counties by creating educational pathways, internships, and fellowships that encourage law students to begin their careers in underserved areas. 

The Buffalo EOC received a $100,000 SUNY grant to launch its first food pantry and address food insecurity among students. The initiative will also provide nutrition education, stress management support, and transportation assistance to help students succeed.

Engineering Education assistant professor Corey Schimpf spends hundreds of volunteer hours each year maintaining trails at Zoar Valley, clearing debris, identifying invasive species, and supporting conservation efforts. 

UB’s renovation of Crosby Hall earned the top Buffalo/WNY Architecture Award for its historically respectful, light-filled, and LEED Gold-certified redesign that supports student learning and community. The project, part of UB’s Climate Action goals, showcases sustainable design.