News and Events

UB's South Campus launches ambitious decarbonization initiative, focusing on HVAC infrastructure in tunnels and equipment spaces, guided by a comprehensive Clean Energy Master Plan to achieve carbon-neutrality goals in accordance with our 10-in-10 Climate Action Plan.

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has announced that UB's food access programs, FreshFix and The Veggie Van Training Center, are set to receive over $700,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Marketing Service. This support aims to further develop programming and improve food accessibility for both community residents and UB students.

During a two-year study, UB researchers identified a crucial species of symbiotic algae that appear to safeguard ocean corals from bleaching and other adverse effects linked to climate change, pollution, unsustainable coastal development, and overfishing.

On November 16th, senior leaders at UB convened a virtual town hall meeting to present the university's advancements in dismantling barriers to equality and fostering a more inclusive campus environment for living, learning, and working, with these gatherings serving as a means to keep the UB community informed about the ongoing implementation of goals pertaining to this pursuit of equitable progress.