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A #UBTrueBlue visionary! 🤘🏼 Congratulations to #UBuffalo's Holly Jean Buck on being awarded the prestigious MacArthur ‘genius grant.’ 🔽
UB’s Holly Jean Buck named MacArthur Fellow
The social scientist and Department of Environment and Sustainability faculty member is among the 2026 recipients of the highly selective $800,000 “genius grants.”
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September 29, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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From the classroom to the community 🏘️ #UBuffalo's Social Impact Fellows program gives students from across disciplines the chance to make a difference in #BuffaloNY neighborhoods ⬇️
Students helping WNY nonprofits
Since 2017, more than 200 UB students have taken part in the Social Impact Fellows program in more than 70 different internships in the Buffalo area.
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September 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Shakespeare is stepping beyond the stage and into the Buffalo community. 🎭

Danielle Rosvally, assistant professor of Theatre and Dance, is bringing Macbeth to new audiences through #UBuffalo’s new Mobile Shakespeare Lab.

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Mobile Shakespeare Lab takes UB theatre beyond the stage
The Department of Theatre and Dance is launching its Mobile Shakespeare Lab and taking a reimagined production of “Macbeth” to venues around Buffalo.
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September 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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At early-semester gatherings for #UBuffalo’s School of Architecture & Planning and Graduate School of Education, I heard about the great work each school is doing in the community. I am excited to learn more about each of our schools as the semester continues!
August 31, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Through #UBuffalo’s EarthEd Institute, Nick DiFrancesco, Department of Earth Sciences, and Nick Henshue, Environment and Sustainability, are helping WNY science teachers gain hands-on experiences and practical tools to bring back to their students.🍃🌎

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UB EarthEd Institute inspires area science teachers
The program is designed to empower educators to bring authentic Earth and environmental science into their classrooms.
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August 28, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Welcome to your home away from home! I was excited to meet our new students & their families during move in on #UBuffalo’s North & South campuses. Thank you to our UB parents and loved ones for your support, and I wish our students a weekend of new friendships and memories.
President Genco and VP for Student Life Brian Hamluk talk with a student and her family as they move into a residence hall. President Genco talks with a student and a family member as they move into a residence hall. A student poses with his family in front of a residence hall. President Genco and VP for Student Life Brian Hamluk talk with a student as she moves into a residence hall.
August 23, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Welcome to #UBuffalo’s newly appointed faculty and librarians! I appreciated learning what brought you to UB, what you’re excited about & what you hope to accomplish.
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August 20, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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I enjoyed getting to know some of #UBuffalo’s newest SUNY Distinguished faculty & librarians & learning about their research & contributions to UB. Leaders in their scholarly fields, they elevate UB & challenge our students to discover their potential through their teaching & mentorship.
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August 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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During my visit to #UBuffalo’s Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, I saw a breadth of educational experiences and research happing across the center, including work from Empire AI and the health sciences.
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August 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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The medical students I met Tuesday appreciate #UBuffalo’s sense of community & the diversity of clinical experiences enriching their education. I want to understand how we can create even more opportunities for our future physicians to build their clinical expertise.
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August 13, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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A new chapter begins! Please help us welcome #UBuffalo’s 16th President, Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco, as she embarks on her first official day at UB! 🤘🏼
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August 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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An award-winning journalist ✍🏼 a former U.S. representative 🇺🇸 a planetary protection engineer 🚀 and a paleoanthropologist 🧬

Learn more about #UBuffalo’s 2026-27 Distinguished Speakers Series lineup! ▶️ ms.spr.ly/63324vIMtu

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University at Buffalo Distinguished Speakers Series. Features photos of Andrew Ross Sorkin (Oct. 2, 2026), Liz Cheney (Nov. 10, 2026), Moogega Cooper (Feb. 11, 2027), and Ella Al-Shamahi (Mar. 9, 2027) against a blue background.
July 9, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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#UBuffalo's AIChE club has qualified for the competitive RAPID | ExxonMobil Chem E Cube Competition! ubseas.info/4enpnIB
Innovative technology earns UB club's first-ever spot in Chem E Cube Competition
The University at Buffalo’s American Institute of Chemical Engineers club (UB AIChE) has qualified for the RAPID | ExxonMobil ChemE Cube Competition later this year. This is the first time UB advanced through the highly competitive selection process. 
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June 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Health care, reimagined ❤️ #UBuffalo's new Center for Translational AI and Digital Health will turn #AI breakthroughs into faster diagnostics and better patient care. 🔽
UB launches Center for Translational AI and Digital Health
Center will advance emerging medical technologies that improve the speed, precision and accessibility in which people receive care.
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June 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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A warm welcome for #UBuffalo's 16th president! 👋🏼 Reactions from across New York State praise Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco's distinguished research career and #BuffaloNY roots. More ▶️ www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/storie...
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June 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Welcome home 🤘🏼 #UBuffalo's incoming president, Caroline Attardo Genco, is visiting campus this week for a whirlwind of tours, introductions and student conversations before officially assuming the position Aug. 10! 💙

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June 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Get to know #UBuffalo’s 16th President, Caroline Attardo Genco! 🧵 (1/7)
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June 3, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Congratulations, Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco, on your appointment as #UBuffalo's 16th president! Welcome back to Buffalo!
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June 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Caroline Attardo Genco, provost and senior vice president at Tufts University, has been named #UBuffalo’s 16th president, becoming the first woman and Buffalo native to lead the university. Learn more 🔽
Genco named UB’s 16th president
Caroline Attardo Genco, who will join UB Aug. 10, has served as provost and senior VP at Tufts since 2022.
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June 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Congratulations to #UBuffalo’s Class of 2026! As newly minted alumni, you carry forward UB's mission to advance knowledge & serve society. It has been one of the privileges of my presidency to celebrate our UB graduates & witness your growth.
Six students stand outside Broadview Arena and throw their graduation caps into the air. A large group of graduates in caps and gowns sit in Broadview Arena with a large audience behind them. President Satish K. Tripathi moves to shake hands with a graduating student who is crossing the stage. A family member hugs a graduating student.
May 20, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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After presiding over 150 commencement ceremonies, @ubpresident.bsky.social Satish K. Tripathi received recognition of his own this weekend, awarded the Charles P. Norton Medal, #UBuffalo's highest honor ⬇️
For Tripathi, it’s a wrap at 150
As UB's president, Satish K. Tripathi has presided over 150 commencement ceremonies, but Sunday morning's ceremony was admittedly special.
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May 20, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Congratulations to all of #UBuffalo’s scholars recognized at our annual Celebration of Student Academic Excellence! You embody the spirit of inquiry and purpose that defines UB, and it has been one of the great privileges of my presidency to celebrate your achievements.
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May 6, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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Two days, two unforgettable experiences 💙💙

We loved welcoming all of our future Bulls to campus for both of #UBuffalo's Accepted Students Days!

We hope you found exactly what you were looking for in #UBSEAS

See you soon 🤘
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April 28, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Signs of #spring 🌸🐣 The peregrine falcons are back on #UBuffalo's South Campus with a few additions on the way! Watch the live feed ▶️ www.buffalo.edu/sustainabili...
April 17, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Congratulations to #UBuffalo’s recipients of the 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence! As you continue to pursue your goals at UB and beyond, we look forward to seeing all you achieve in the years ahead.
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April 16, 2026 at 3:16 PM