Global Impact

News about UB’s global partnerships and our impact around the world. (see all topics)

  • UB Confucius Institute and Chinese Club of WNY to Celebrate Chinese New Year Feb. 5
    1/11/11
    The Â鶹´«Ã½o Confucius Institute, in partnership with the Chinese Club of Western New York (CCWNY), will present a Chinese New Year celebration on Feb. 5 from 3-6 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, Center for the Arts, UB North Campus.
  • UB Now Ranks 12th Among Top U.S. Campuses In International Enrollment
    11/17/10
    The Â鶹´«Ã½o, long a leader among major American research universities in the percentage of international students enrolled, ranked 12th among the top 25 U.S. campuses hosting international students in 2009-10, up from 2008-09, when it ranked 17th.
  • UB Among Top U.S. Research Institutions in Production of Fulbright Scholars
    11/2/10
    The Â鶹´«Ã½o has ranked among the top five research institutions in the United States in its production of Fulbright Scholars for the 2010-11 academic year.
  • China Town Hall at UB Will Examine U.S.-China Relations
    10/11/10
    In the midst of expanding economic ties but troubling trade disputes between the United States and China, Jon M. Huntsman Jr., U.S ambassador to China, will present a speech on U.S.-China relations via live interactive webcast at a China Town Hall at the Â鶹´«Ã½o.
  • UB's Confucius Institute to Celebrate China's Joyous Moon Festival Oct. 1
    9/10/10
    The Â鶹´«Ã½o Confucius Institute, in partnership with the Chinese Club of Western New York with assistance from the Nichols School, will present a gala celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival Oct. 1 at Nichols, 1250 Amherst St., Buffalo.
  • Distinguished Yale Historian to Speak at City Honors School
    8/31/10
    Jonathan Spence, British-born historian, public intellectual and one of America's preeminent China scholars, will present a free public talk at Buffalo's City Honors School Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.
  • International Humanitarian Amma Receives SUNY Honorary Degree at UB
    5/26/10
    Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, chancellor of India's Amrita University, received a State University of New York Doctor of Humane Letters degree at a conferral ceremony May 25 in Slee Hall on the Â鶹´«Ã½o North Campus.
  • Media invited to attend honorary degree ceremony, press availability with global humanitarian "Amma"
    5/24/10
    Members of the media are invited to cover the honorary degree conferral ceremony for Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known worldwide as "Amma." She is the chancellor of India's Amrita University and a distinguished and internationally beloved humanitarian and spiritual leader.
  • Media invited to attend honorary degree ceremony, press availability with global humanitarian "Amma"
    5/19/10
    Members of the media are invited to cover the honorary degree conferral ceremony for Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known worldwide as "Amma." She is the chancellor of India's Amrita University and a distinguished and beloved humanitarian and spiritual leader.
  • International Humanitarian Amma to Receive Honorary Degree at UB
    5/18/10
    Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, chancellor of India's Amrita University, will receive a State University of New York Doctor of Humane Letters degree at a conferral ceremony to be held at 2 p.m. May 25 in Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall on the Â鶹´«Ã½o North Campus.