News and College Life

Sebastian Chávez Da Silva, fourth-year student and executive vice president of the Student Government Association, kisses his mother Rita after speaking at the President's Convocation in front of the class of 2026 in Matthews Arena.  Rita Da Silva, a 1997 graduate from Venezuela, his father Richard Chavez and sister Daniella Chavez Da Silva, a second-year student, were in attendance on this special day where mother and son share a birthday on the same date as convocation, as well as his parents' anniversary. With the help of the entire incoming class the crowd wished the pair a happy birthday-and Chavez da Silva's parents a happy anniversary. For Rita Da Silva, who was moved to tears when her son spoke, the occasion felt like a homecoming of sorts. Rita Da Silva, co-oped with the U.S. Department of Transportation in Cambridge some 25 years ago as a student, she still works there.

The Thunder of the East, the UB Marching Band, played during half time of the Buffalo Bills home season opener against the Tennessee Titans in September 2022 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. 

University leaders welcomed incoming freshmen, class of 2026, to campus at the President's Convocation. 

Cheerleaders  get the crowd excited during Midnight Madness.

Students enjoying a blow-up water fight maze after a long day of manual labor serving our neighbors. Every year we close the school down for a day of service (we call it "Serve Day") in our town and surrounding communities. This year we added an after party with games, food, a slip'n'slide, and more.

Student sliding through the soapy bubbles of a celebratory Slip'n'Slide. Every year we close the school down for a day of service (we call it "Serve Day") in our town and surrounding communities. This year we added an after party with games, food, a slip'n'slide, and more.

We feature dorms and roommates often. This time around one of the roommates is on the golf team, and the other is trusting and brave.

Two panelists embrace in a blanket gifted to them after presenting at a Native American and Indigenous Data Sovereignty Panel on September 27, 2022.

An individual walks through campus in the late afternoon on September 27, 2022.

A student plays beer bong during football tailgating.