Need to Know

Published November 20, 2024

  • UB Fast 46 seeks nominations
    1/5/22
    UB has announced the second annual UB Fast 46 competition, open to alumni and former students who own or lead businesses.
  • Steffan named CEL director
    1/4/22
    The School of Management has appointed Susan C. Steffan executive director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL).
  • Kids 5-11 must show proof of vaccination for UB games
    1/3/22
    UB will now require children ages 5 to 11 have proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend athletic events in Alumni Arena.
  • Brashear succeeds Cain on health guidelines committee
    12/14/21
    There’s new leadership of UB’s COVID-19 Health Guidelines Committee now that Allison Brashear has arrived on campus.
  • Cookie sale to benefit employees campaign
    12/1/21
    Ease some of that holiday stress this year by letting Campus Dining and Shops do some of your baking.
  • Health literacy researcher to present Perry lecture
    11/18/21
    Health literacy researcher Kimberly Kaphingst will discuss “Enhancing the Reach and Effectiveness of Health Information: The Importance of Health Literacy” – a topic of particular significance during the pandemic — during the 33 Annual J. Warren Perry Lecture on Nov. 29.
  • UB Women’s Club to hold holiday luncheon
    11/15/21
    The UB Women’s Club will hold its annual holiday luncheon to raise money for student scholarships on Dec. 3 at Banchetti by Rizzo, 550 North French Road, Amherst.
  • UB hosts linguistic justice workshop
    11/10/21
    UB will present a virtual workshop on Nov. 17 that focuses on putting anti-racism into practice in writing, teaching and language development.
  • Feedback sought on new learning management system
    11/8/21
    SUNY’s contract with the Blackboard (UB Learns) learning management system expires in December 2022, and members of the UB community are invited to weigh in on possible replacement systems.
  • Raisman to appear in speakers series
    11/3/21
    Gold medal Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman will speak at UB on Nov. 16 as part of the 2021-22 Distinguished Speakers Series.