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M&T Bank, Buffalo Bills honor local teachers in school and community
Wed, Mar 27th 2024 04:25 pm
M&T Bank and the Buffalo Bills have launched their annual "M&T Bank Touchdown for Teachers" program, recognizing local educators' outstanding contributions to their students, schools and communities. Nominations can be made online through April 11 at buffalobills.com/teachers.
Boy Scouts to honor Gene Vukelic with Distinguished Citizen Award
Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
The Western New York Scout Council, Boy Scouts of America, will hold its annual Distinguished Citizen Award event on Wednesday, June 12, to recognize Eugene P. Vukelic, the chairman of Try-It Distributing Co. Inc.
UB English professor co-edits definitive edition of Emily Dickinson's letters
Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
A new edition of Emily Dickinson's correspondence, co-edited by a University at Buffalo literary scholar, offers a transformative portrait of the famous American poet that takes readers beyond vague notions of Dickinson's loneliness and isolation to instead reveal an intensely interactive and deeply involved member of a community who was very much engaged with friends, family and the unfolding events of her time.
Over a million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies have arrived!
Mon, Mar 25th 2024 01:10 pm
Get ready, WNY! Something extraordinary happened over the weekend - and it involves Girl Scout cookies - lots of them. Over a million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies have arrived, just in time for their cookie season and booth sales.
Top 10 high school graduates introduced at Board of Education meeting
Sat, Mar 23rd 2024 06:55 am
The academic top 10 of the Grand Island Central School District's graduating Class of 2026 was honored at the March 11 meeting of the Board of Education. Seven of the 10 students were at the meeting.
WNY elected officials, UB leadership & tech leaders support Empire AI, putting New York at 'forefront of responsible AI innovation'
Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 03:40 pm
Western New York elected officials joined University at Buffalo Provost A. Scott Weber, UB Vice President for Research and Economic Development Venu Govindaraju and members of the Empire AI consortium today in support of Empire AI, a bold and first-in-the-nation initiative that will position New York as the national frontrunner in responsible artificial intelligence innovation.
SUNY Niagara board to meet and review candidates for president
Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 12:20 pm
The SUNY Niagara board of trustees will hold a special meeting tonight at 8:30 p.m. to discuss and review the final presidential candidates for the college.
Norris announces call for submission for annual high school Memorial Day poster contest
Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 11:55 am
Assemblyman Mike Norris is encouraging high school students to participate in his annual Memorial Day poster contest to honor the contribution of this nation's military and veterans.
In Ghana, UB infectious disease physicians embarked on a different kind of medical mission
Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 11:55 am
Traditional medical missions often involve medical professionals from well-resourced, high-income countries traveling to under-resourced, low-income countries to provide health care to a local population for a limited period of time.
Colvin Cleaners' 'Gowns for Prom' distribution site moving to Buffalo Convention Center
Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 11:00 am
The 16th annual Colvin Cleaners "Gowns for Prom" has a new home for high school students to select a free gown during a three-day distribution April 9-11: the Buffalo Convention Center, at 153 Franklin St.
Explore & More announces eclipse week programming
Thu, Mar 21st 2024 08:20 pm
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum has announced eclipse-themed programming ahead of the total solar eclipse.
M&T Bank plans multicultural small business innovation lab in Niagara County
Thu, Mar 21st 2024 08:20 pm
M&T Bank is bringing its Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab to Niagara County this spring.
Education stakeholders reach agreement on fixing teacher and principal evaluations
Wed, Mar 20th 2024 08:25 pm
Today, the New York State Educational Conference Board and New York State Education Department announced an extraordinary agreement on legislation to rewrite the state's poorly designed teacher evaluation system that was imposed in 2010.
Niagara University's Club Management Association of America student chapter named No. 1
Wed, Mar 20th 2024 09:50 am
Niagara University's student chapter of the Club Managers Association of America was named Student Chapter of the Year by the association at its 2024 World Conference and Club Business Expo, held March 4-8 in Las Vegas. This is the 13th time in its 15-year history that the NU group has been recognized as the top medium-sized chapter in the country.
Getting to the 'meat' of the matter
Mon, Mar 18th 2024 10:55 am
Orleans/Niagara BOCES science teacher Seth Muck recently spent time with the culinary arts students at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center. Much, who is also a dairy farmer, gave a lesson in meat.
Golisano Foundation pledges $175,000 grant to Special Olympics New York
Mon, Mar 18th 2024 10:50 am
Special Olympics New York is honored to once again partner with the Golisano Foundation in expanding Unified Sports access to students in the Western, Genesee and Central regions. This is the second year of a two-year commitment, for a total of $350,000.
University at Buffalo receives scientific research grant to demonstrate effectiveness of 'food is medicine' in health care
Mon, Mar 18th 2024 10:15 am
In an effort to identify effective food is medicine approaches for incorporating healthy food into health care delivery, the American Heart Association - the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health research, now celebrating 100 years of lifesaving work - announced a grant to fund research at the University at Buffalo for its Health Care by Food initiative.
Easter egg hunt to raise funds for VFW
Sat, Mar 16th 2024 07:00 am
Autumn Spinella and her husband, Joseph, had always wanted to do something special to raise much-needed funds for Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9249 and its auxiliary. Their opportunity came last year when they organized an extremely successful Easter egg hunt on the VFW grounds at 2121 Grand Island Blvd.
Grand Island Recreation Department announces 2024 Easter egg trail and activities
Sat, Mar 16th 2024 07:00 am
The 2024 Easter egg trail and activities, presented by the Grand Island Recreation Department, Grand Island Memorial Library and Miracle League of WNY, will take place from 9-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 29.
WNY legislators push to prevent cuts to state education aid
Fri, Mar 15th 2024 04:25 pm
On Friday, state legislators representing Western New York joined representatives from New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) and superintendents from several local school districts at Williamsville South High School to urge action to prevent funding cuts in the state budget that would affect school districts in Western New York and across New York.
Jacobs School appoints nationally known health disparities researcher as chair of department of medicine
Thu, Mar 14th 2024 07:20 pm
Leonard E. Egede, M.D., (pronounced E-getty) chief of the division of internal medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin and director of its Center for Advancing Population Science, has been appointed chair of the department of medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo.
Villa Maria announces leadership gift from Scott Bieler Family Foundation to transform library into academic resource center
Wed, Mar 13th 2024 08:20 pm
Villa Maria College has announced the creation of the Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence.
NU receives grant to support students in clinical mental health counseling program
Mon, Mar 11th 2024 02:55 pm
There is an increasing need for mental health professionals in the U.S. A new scholarship at Niagara University will support students studying for this growing specialty.
The Minority Bar Foundation to host annual awards ceremony
Fri, Mar 8th 2024 05:20 pm
The Minority Bar Foundation, in conjunction with the family of the late Hon. Hugh B. Scott, announces the winners of three scholarships that will be presented at its 40th annual awards ceremony.
Morinello kicks off annual Read Across America Week
Fri, Mar 8th 2024 05:05 pm
Assemblyman Morinello kicked off his first day of Read Across America Week by reading to students at William Kaegebein Elementary School.
Tonawanda students, teachers activate HOPE with 'Sweethearts & Heroes'
Fri, Mar 8th 2024 12:40 pm
An amazing duo of superheroes without capes recently descended upon Tonawanda to show students and educators how they can spread HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist) in their classrooms - and beyond.
Lewiston Dance Center gives back
Fri, Mar 8th 2024 08:30 am
Lewiston Dance Center continues to give back through its annual giving tree, with a donation to Heart, Love & Soul, a nonprofit hunger-relief and social services agency in Niagara Falls dedicated to nourishing people in need - body, mind and soul - in partnership with others.
NFL Physicians Society selects Bisson, UB professor & Bills head team physician, for top research award
Thu, Mar 7th 2024 08:35 am
Leslie J. Bisson, M.D., the Buffalo Bills medical director and the June A. and Eugene R. Mindell, MD, Professor and chair of the department of orthopaedics at the University at Buffalo, has received the top research award from the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS).
Wilson Central School District student honors
Tue, Mar 5th 2024 04:45 pm
The Wilson Central School District announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and commendable achievement rolls for the second quarter marking period of the 2023-24 academic year.
Department of Labor, Buffalo-area agencies host career exploration day to introduce female students, women to construction trades
Tue, Mar 5th 2024 04:35 pm
In celebration of Women in Construction Week, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs is joining the Buffalo Employment and Training Center and Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction to host Women and Girls Construction Career Exploration Day on Thursday, March 7.
Sports gear collection drive to benefit Lewiston-Porter Youth Football & Cheer
Tue, Mar 5th 2024 09:35 am
Clean out your garage and donate your used/excess sports gear: Lewiston-Porter Youth Football & Cheer is partnering with Leveling the Playing Field to run a used gear collection drive. Consider dropping off your new or unused equipment to support kids in Western New York practice and play the sports they love!
Taste of Buffalo announces scholarship opportunities
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to support Western New York-area high school seniors aspiring to have careers in the food service, hospitality, and culinary arts industries.
Music department makes key decisions on new grand pianos
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 02:05 pm
Four members of the department of music recently went piano-shopping - in New York City and Vienna, Austria - to select two new pianos for the "Slee Visiting Artists Series" and other concerts at UB.
'Park Dunks for P.U.N.T.': Park School partners with local pediatric cancer outfit for kids 3-on-3 basketball tournament
Mon, Mar 4th 2024 12:20 pm
The Park School of Buffalo, Western New York's only co-ed Montessori and pre-K-12th grade independent school, is proud to be partnering with the P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative, a nonprofit foundation providing various programs that offer financial, emotional and practical support for families facing childhood cancer.
UB engineering professor lands $1.5 million grant to create clean hydrogen
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 10:50 am
Producing clean hydrogen is one way to address climate change that is threatening the planet. It can be used in a fuel cell or gas turbine to create electricity with only water and heat as byproducts.
GNBC staging spring show featuring classic, new ballet
Fri, Mar 1st 2024 10:00 am
For the Greater Niagara Ballet Company, everything old is new again.
SUNY starts Institute for Local News
Thu, Feb 29th 2024 07:30 pm
The State University System of New York launched the first ever systemwide local news program this spring to inform rural communities and provide rich learning experiences for students.
Study proposes streamlined approach to developing cancer drugs
Wed, Feb 28th 2024 07:10 pm
Drug discovery can be a frustrating process of trial and error.
Niagara University receives $100,000 grant to expand disability awareness training to NYS probation officers
Wed, Feb 28th 2024 07:10 pm
Niagara University has received a $100,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to expand its specialized training in the area of disabilities to the New York State Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives.
 

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