Student Life Insight
Our Insight publication issued in the fall and spring of each year is a quick glance at the achievements, recognitions and the numbers behind our numerous programs and services.
Spring 2025
This edition of INSIGHT explores how Student Life programming helps students develop both new and existing leadership skills, while also providing opportunities for volunteering and community engagement.
In the spirit of service.
Student leaders participate in a variety of programs and services in support of the student experience.
- 1000+ people toured the newly launched True Blue Tour Room, led by student guide hosts over the course of Open House, Discovery Day, and Fall Open House events.
- Student peer mentors in Accessibility Resources created workshops and programming delivered through the Institute of Trauma and Trauma Informed Care and with the Intercultural and Diversity Center.
- 59 Campus Dining and Shops student leaders successfully completed the Here to Career+ program focusing on Leadership, Equity and Inclusion, and Teamwork.
- 41 Health Promotion programs for sexual violence prevention have been delivered since the Fall 2024 semester by peer educators, making a total of 343 student contacts.
- 500 pieces of fruit were prepared weekly by students for Snacking Tuesday events across all three campuses.
- 95% of student parapros confirmed that the scenario training ‘Behind Closed Doors’ gave them tangible opportunities to practice confronting difficult decisions.
Students want to lead—and keep coming back!
There are over 2,000 student organization leaders.
- 244 students applied to be an Orientation Leader, and an additional 217 applied to be Welcome Weekend Leaders in the Spring of 2024.
- 225+ student applications were submitted in Spring 2025 to become a Diversity Advocate within the Intercultural and Diversity Center.
- 100% of currently enrolled peer mentors and student workers in Accessibility Resources were retained in the program and in their employment from last year.
- 90 Number of hours spent by students enrolled in Leadership House, a leadership and development program.
- 100 student leaders and 50 mentors attended the Next Level Leadership Mentoring Conference, hosted by Student Engagement.
- 97% of the surveyed WNY Sophomore Externship Experience participants feel they are better prepared to motivate themselves or others in advancing an idea.
Student leaders excel at UB and in the community.
The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) awarded Health Promotion with the Outstanding Peer Education Program Award.
- 92% of supervisors confirmed they would consider hiring their Internship Equity Fund student interns in the Fall of 2024.
- 2,900 hours of service were performed by 35 students enrolled and placed by Empire State Service Corps.
- 113 student research positions comprising of 77 different research projects across seven decanal units were funded by the Undergraduate Research Project.
- 200+ student volunteers rotate weekly within the Food Recovery Network to assist in securing food for those in need in the WNY community.
- 952 students voted on North and near South Campus, made possible by the leadership of the Ambassadors of Civic Engagement, who interacted with 627 voters this academic year.
- 2,179 service hours were completed this academic year by the Intercultural and Diversity Center’s Diversity Advocates.
Past Insight Issues
Bulls Hit the Ground Running
With an engaging staff and resources allocated in support of our students, the division of Student Life enhances the UB experience and life beyond the classroom.
To New Beginnings
Orientation, held during the month of July, welcomed thousands of new UB students to preview their UB journey.
- An average of 99% of family members who participated in Orientation confirmed that Student Life staff was knowledgeable, well organized and friendly.
- 94% of New to UB respondents found the information about campus resources and academic support helpful.
Moving in and Making Moves
- 5,068 move in appointments were completed
- 4,000+ resident students attended First Community Meetings.
- 1,944 first-year students attended Â鶹´«Ã½ at UB programming.
A Healthy, Happy Campus During Opening Week
UB students live active, healthy lives, and take care of their mental and physical well-being while they live and learn on campus.
- 2,600+ students participated in The Hook Up - an interactive show that explores "hook up" culture.
- 9,544 new undergraduate and graduate students completed alcohol reduction and sexual assault prevention training.
- 500+ students pedaled their own fruit smoothies on a Fender Blender Bike at the Campus Dining and Shops tent at Campus Fest.
- 92 miles were walked by each member of the Marching Band during eight days of band camp.
- First-year students took part in the Career Design Center's "Design Your UB Experience" to learn about the UB experience.
UB - Your Home Away From Home
We want families to feel good about their students being here. Once they arrive on campus, students find their family and truly create a home away from home.
Bulls Find Their True Blue Home
- 41 countries were represented by our first-year class.
- 1,189 students celebrated FOCUS (Festival of Culture Uniting Students).
- 205 clubs and organizations were involved in Campus Fest - the largest student organization tabling event of the year.
You've Got Questions? We've Got Answers
- 2,361 successful Housing Operations interactions were completed in August 2024.
- 2,477 phone calls were received by Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs staff from April to August, 2024.
- 4,551 new undergraduate students registered a parent or supporter to receive Parent and Family Orientation resources.
- 1,737 call inquiries were answered successfully by Student Unions staff during Welcome Weekend and the first two weeks of classes.
- 41 countries were represented by our first-year class.
- 1,189 students celebrated FOCUS (Festival of Culture Uniting Students).
- 205 clubs and organizations were involved in Campus Fest - the largest student organization tabling event of the year.
Supporting Student Success
In the Fall of 2023, UB students turned to Student Life departments and programs to support their overall health and wellness.
- 51,681 visits by residential students to our fitness centers last year.
- 3,332 unique patients seen by Student Health Services.
- 1,932 students supported by Accessibility Resources.
- 712 students learned healthy online behavior during Dating/Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- 3,395 community service hours provided, positively impacting our community.
- 1,096 students connected to their communities via the Intercultural and Diversity Center.
Supporting Students in Crisis
- 588 student referrals for care/concern.
- 217 Blue Table food pantry visits offered.
- $38K in emergency funds disbursed.
The Future Starts Here
Student Life facilitates learning beyond the classroom by helping students find their passions, connect with others, and serve the UB community and beyond.
- 94% of our students understand inclusive communities following their first residence meetings.
- 12,500+ pounds of food was collected by the Food Recovery Network for local communities.
- 22.4M steps (or 1,316 miles) were covered by 140 students during UB Marching Band’s 8-day camp.
- 119,391 visits by students to Student Union event spaces during 2023.
- 5,391 unique students participated in 114 StartUp and Innovation Collaboratory events.
Connecting Beyond Campus
- 2,186 Connect-a-Bull student and 1,796 mentor participants.
- 770 proud Leadership House alumni.
- 100 students and 50 mentors attended the Next Level conference.
Impactful Student Support
We are empowering students to thrive and achieve their degrees through a supportive campus community, essential resources, and the tools to navigate challenges and achieve success.
- 87% of the 2022 fall cohort who attended on-campus orientation were retained to fall 2023.
- 92% of students were able to continue their UB education after receiving student emergency funds.
- 96% represents the one-year return rate for student organization leaders and 87% for organization members.
- 8.5% represents the average increase in one-year return rate for military affiliated students since 2012.
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