Volunteers from the School of Dental Medicine turned out to brighten the smiles of veterans at the Dentistry Smiles on Veterans event March 6. Patients had an opportunity to establish a new dental home and students gained an understanding of giving back to the community, the broader impact of interprofessional collaboration on patient outcomes and whole-body wellness. Photos: Cass McAllister
Published March 18, 2026
In an effort to make it easier for the UB community to recycle — and keep more waste out of landfills — the university this summer is rolling out hundreds of ROT (Recycle, Organics, and Trash) stations across the campuses. The ROT initiative is a key part of UB’s climate action plan aiming for climate neutrality and a zero waste goal of diverting 90% of waste from landfills and waste-to-energy facilities by 2030.
Identify the location and send an email to ubnow@buffalo.edu. The name of the winner, selected in a random drawing from among the correct entries, will be published on Friday. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Published March 23, 2026