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Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Announces Full Keynote and Student Commencement Speaker Lineup

Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ (UB) will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers for its 2026 Commencement ceremonies, taking place on Saturday, May 2, at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. Humanitarian, author, and speaker Carl Wilkens will deliver the keynote address … Continue reading Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Announces Full Keynote and Student Commencement Speaker Lineup

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Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Selected to Join NASA Solar Eclipse Research in Spain

Students to participate in high-altitude balloon mission as part of national research team. Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ (UB) has been selected to join a national research team participating in a NASA-supported solar eclipse research mission in Burgos, Spain, this summer. The … Continue reading Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Selected to Join NASA Solar Eclipse Research in Spain

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UB Dean Elected to CASE for Pioneering AI Contributions

Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ (UB) is pleased to announce that Khaled M. Elleithy, Ph.D., dean of the College of Engineering, Business, and Education and distinguished professor of Computer Science and Engineering, has been elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and … Continue reading UB Dean Elected to CASE for Pioneering AI Contributions

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Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Forms Partnership with Waterbury Promise to Expand Opportunities for Waterbury Students

Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ (UB) has signed a partnership agreement with Waterbury Promise, a not-for-profit college access, success, and career readiness program offering scholarships and ongoing support for Waterbury Promise students accepted to UB beginning this fall. UB will offer students … Continue reading Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Forms Partnership with Waterbury Promise to Expand Opportunities for Waterbury Students

Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Welcomes Dr. Scott Fellows as Director of Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.)

Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ is pleased to welcome Dr. Scott Fellows, M.S., Ed.D., as the new director of the Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.) program, a joint graduate offering with Goodwin University designed to prepare educators for leadership roles in today’s evolving schools. … Continue reading Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Welcomes Dr. Scott Fellows as Director of Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.)

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Revitalizing UB’s Archives: A Centennial Project of Preservation, Discovery, and Dedication

As Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ approaches its Centennial, a major effort is underway to discover, preserve, and reimagine its historical archives. Led by Associate Professor of English and Director of Publications Eric Lehman, this ambitious project has evolved into a campus-wide … Continue reading Revitalizing UB’s Archives: A Centennial Project of Preservation, Discovery, and Dedication

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From UB Student to Best-Selling Author: Dr. Nadine Spring Empowers Future Clinical Researchers

When Dr. Spring first stepped onto Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥â€™s campus as a Biology major in 2002, she never imagined her career would lead her to become a leader in public health, a mentor to future changemakers, and now a best-selling … Continue reading From UB Student to Best-Selling Author: Dr. Nadine Spring Empowers Future Clinical Researchers

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Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Celebrates the Opening of Cutting-Edge STEM Facilities

Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ (UB) is excited to launch two groundbreaking facilities set to position the school as a regional leader in experiential learning and innovation in the STEM fields. On Friday, October 3, 2025, UB welcomed state representatives, community partners, … Continue reading Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Celebrates the Opening of Cutting-Edge STEM Facilities

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Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Reopens Art Gallery with Inaugural Exhibition Highlighting A.I. “Co-Created” Pieces

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ (UB) celebrated the highly anticipated reopening of the Schelfhaudt Gallery in the Arnold Bernhard Center for the Arts and Humanities (ABC Building). The event marked the gallery’s first exhibition since 2019, reflecting … Continue reading Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Reopens Art Gallery with Inaugural Exhibition Highlighting A.I. “Co-Created” Pieces

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Dr. Congsheng Wu and UB Alum Translate China’s Economic Miracle

Change is inevitable, though its pace is often unpredictable — impacting the world around us in ways ranging from the subtle and unseen to the sudden and swift. Dr. Congsheng Wu, professor of finance at Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥, understands the … Continue reading Dr. Congsheng Wu and UB Alum Translate China’s Economic Miracle

UB Physician Assistant Students Bring Care and Compassion to Peru

Each year, Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥â€™s Physician Assistant Institute (PAI) students travel abroad to Cusco, Peru, on a medical outreach mission designed to expand their cultural competence and clinical skills while providing preventive care and health education in underserved communities. This … Continue reading UB Physician Assistant Students Bring Care and Compassion to Peru

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Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Expands Online Program, Announces New Director, Secures $2.4M Grant to Support Students

Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥â€™s (UB) master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is entering a new era of growth and impact, marked by three significant developments: a $2.4M grant from the Health and Human Services Administration (HRSA), the addition of an … Continue reading Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Expands Online Program, Announces New Director, Secures $2.4M Grant to Support Students

Lifelong Learning, Limitless Possibilities — UB’s Path as an Age-Friendly University

By: Michael Ciolfi, DC, MBA, Stephanie Staffey   As of 2025, adults aged 65 and older make up 20% of Connecticut’s population — a statistic that speaks volumes about the growing demand for inclusive, lifelong learning opportunities. In an era … Continue reading Lifelong Learning, Limitless Possibilities — UB’s Path as an Age-Friendly University