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Assistant Professor of Literacy Education in the Graduate School of Education, John Strong, provides perspective on Governor Kathy Hochul's "Back to Basics" plan for reading proficiency. The initiative is designed to guarantee that all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on underserved communities, meet standardized reading proficiency levels.

Two UB researchs will partake in an upcoming panel on health equity for Buffalo's East Side residents - titled "Hope & Healing" - focusing on the impacts of external factors on the communities' mental health. 

UB is at the forefront of deploying the Vicinity Autonomous Lightning EV, an automated electric bus, on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. Led by a team of UB faculty, including experts in computer science, industrial and systems engineering, and inclusive design, the project is part of the "Buffalo All Access: In and Around BNMC" initiative, aiming to solve mobility challenges for all travelers with a specific focus on underserved communities.

Blue Table - UB's on-campus food pantry - has recently undergone expansions in its physical space, extended its operating hours, and embraced a new service model. These changes aim to enhance accessibility for the student body and are a result of the recent shift in authority from Student Unions to the Dean of Students Office.