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Regarding the protest that occurred on May 1, 2024, and protesters’ attempted encampment on university grounds, the university publicly described in previous statements why arrests were made under existing policy at the time.

The university will continue to provide supportive resources to all affected students on an individual basis.

UB’s International Student Services office is providing support to the impacted students and graduates.

UB’s position on this matter is non-political and non-partisan. 

UB remains committed to upholding our education and research mission for the benefit of people and communities locally and around the world.

UB is dedicated to upholding the First Amendment while ensuring a safe, and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors.

UB Police arrested a student today for making a threatening post on social media directed at people participating in an on-campus march this afternoon organized by the UB chapter of the Jewish Student Union.

UB took proative measures, including building and road closures, to ensure the safety of the university community and to protect university operations.

UB leaders stressed the protest must be peaceful and follow UB and SUNY rules and policies.

UB President Satish K. Tripathi emailed the campus community Thursday afternoon with a statement regarding Wednesday's protests.