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  • Weeping willows add to beauty of Lake LaSalle
    12/3/24

    UB is revitalizing the landscape around Lake LaSalle by planting 32 weeping willow trees, replacing those lost to storms, to enhance the area’s beauty, prevent shoreline erosion, and create a relaxing natural canopy for future generations.

  • Philosophy, Politics and Economics program to hold forum on inclusion
    11/26/24

    The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) program's forum, "Welcoming New Arrivals to Western New York," aims to foster inclusive communities for refugees and immigrants through collaboration, research, and actionable strategies to address barriers and promote belonging.

  • Campus community hears progress on equity and inclusion
    11/22/24

    UB is making significant progress in fostering equity, inclusion, and social justice through initiatives like CULTURE, the “Top 10% Promise,” and increased hiring of underrepresented faculty, while preparing for potential challenges posed by the evolving political climate in the U.S.

  • Poor health outcomes linked to reduced access to healthy foods
    11/15/24

    A preliminary study led by researcher, Rebekah J. Walker found that people living in neighborhoods previously subjected to redlining are more likely to suffer from health problems, largely due to reduced access to healthy foods, highlighting the ongoing impact of historical racial discrimination on public health. 

  • UB student brings 3D-printing expertise to Buffalo’s Tool Library
    11/8/24

    Jason Jiang, student and Western New York Prosperity Fellow, uses his skills in 3D printing to repair tools and promote sustainable practices at The Tool Library, a nonprofit lending program in Buffalo. Through his innovative work, he helps reduce waste, support community resourcefulness, and advance carbon-saving initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable Buffalo.

  • UB recognized as bicycle-friendly university
    10/29/24

    UB was awarded as a silver-level Bicycle Friendly University recognizing its significant strides in promoting sustainable, active mobility on campus, enhancing accessibility, and supporting its Climate Action Plan. 

  • Architecture installation creates multispecies ‘lounge’ for people, pollinators
    10/23/24

    "Pollinator Lounge" is a multispecies installation on South Campus, designed by architects Joyce Hwang and Nerea Feliz, featuring habitat boxes that promote urban biodiversity by providing shelter for pollinators and other local wildlife. The project invites people to connect with our nonhuman neighbors and emphasize sustainable urban design that supports biodiversity, resilience, and ecological awareness.

  • NEH to fund UB faculty member’s environmental film project
    10/17/24

    Faculty member John Fiege has received a $75,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant to develop "The Valley of Ashes," a documentary examining NYC's waste disposal issues and pathways to a zero-waste future. The film blends environmental history and media to challenge consumption and disposal habits, aiming to inspire sustainable change.