Community Partnerships

News about partnerships and programs that support the local community, including community-led initiatives. (see all topics)

Hochul appoints Jerry Jacobs Jr. to serve as chair of UB Council
3/13/25
The council comprises leaders from some of Western New York’s top public and private companies and community organizations.
Twenty-first annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar returns to UB
3/12/25
This annual event is a forum for school safety stakeholders to learn about important topics tied to protecting children and communities.
Media Advisory: UB to host Science Exploration Day with local schools on March 19
3/11/25
Returning after a four-year hiatus, event promotes engagement in STEM.
Media Advisory: UB Dental School Hosts 鈥楪ive Kids A Smile鈥� Feb. 7
1/31/25
24^th annual event with SUNY Erie Dental Hygiene program part of Children’s Dental Health Month.
UB dental school to host annual inclusive fashion and talent show fundraiser
1/24/25
The show also features a talent portion, which will include singing, dancing, instruments and more.
Promoting data equity for food equity
1/21/25
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awards nearly $800,000 to UB team for project that aims to explore the connections between data equity and food equity.
UB partners with PUSH Buffalo to enhance community resilience
1/17/25
UB is one of several collaborators on a $20 million federal grant awarded to PUSH Buffalo to build resilience in Buffalo communities by addressing vulnerabilities related to extreme weather and outdated housing infrastructure.
NIH awards UB $28.4 million
1/16/25
With the CTSA funding, UB will build on its strong success improving health outcomes and addressing health disparities in WNY.
HWI officially joins 蜜桃传媒
1/7/25
The move strengthens the two organizations’ mission to advance medical science research and education in WNY and beyond.
UB鈥檚 Educational Opportunity Center shares state job-training grant
12/12/24
The $1.9 million grant will bring a nine-week, paid, direct-entry, pre-apprenticeship program for construction trades to Buffalo.