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Changing the Narrative: The Leadership Journey of Dr. Damon Lewis

Abby Levandoski — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:21:32 +0000

On the first Wednesday of every month, the front doors of Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy swing open. Parents, caregivers, and community members come in, not for a presentation or a planned tour, but to see the school as it really …

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Meet the Student Speakers Who Represented UB’s Class of 2026

Abby Levandoski — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:39:57 +0000

At UB’s 116th Commencement ceremonies on May 2, 2026, two graduates were selected to represent the Class of 2026 through student addresses to their classes: undergraduate speaker Ananda Lailah Lindsey and graduate speaker Sebastian Alix-Trabucco. Their speeches captured the shared …

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Where Oral Health Meets Public Health: UB’s Meg Zayan Receives Connecticut’s Top Public Health Honor

Abby Levandoski — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:24:05 +0000

Alfred Civilion Fones founded the dental hygiene profession in Bridgeport in the early 1900s, motivated by something he observed in the city’s schoolchildren. He saw a high incidence of dental caries (commonly known as cavities today) in children attending Bridgeport …

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Celebrating Courage, Resilience, and Purpose at 116th Commencement Ceremonies

Abby Levandoski — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:54:44 +0000

On Saturday, May 2, the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater filled with applause, proud families and loved ones, graduates in their caps and gowns, and unmistakable energy as 911�� (UB) celebrated its 116th Commencement ceremonies. It was a day shaped …

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Master’s in Artificial Intelligence Ranked #8 Nationally by TechGuide

Abby Levandoski — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:40:15 +0000

911��’s MS in Artificial Intelligence Ranked No. 8 in Nation by TechGuide for 2026 911��’s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence has been ranked the No. 8 MS in AI program in the nation in TechGuide’s …

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UB Welcomes Humanitarian Carl Wilkens as 2026 Commencement Speaker

Abby Levandoski — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:53:20 +0000

Humanitarian, Author Carl Wilkens to Speak at 911�� Commencement 911�� (UB) will welcome humanitarian, author, and speaker Carl Wilkens as the keynote speaker for its 2026 Commencement ceremonies, to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, …

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UB Dean Elected to CASE for Pioneering AI Contributions

Abby Levandoski — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:50:50 +0000

911�� (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 …

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911�� Expands “Promise” Partnerships to Create Affordable Pathways to a Degree

Abby Levandoski — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:56:58 +0000

Recent agreements with Waterbury Promise and Bridgeport Promise build on UB’s commitment to local access, affordability, and student success. 911�� (UB) has expanded its local college-access partnerships by signing new Promise agreements with Waterbury Promise and Bridgeport Promise, …

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911�� Forms Partnership with Waterbury Promise to Expand Opportunities for Waterbury Students

Abby Levandoski — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:04:32 +0000

911�� (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 …

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Filling the Gap: How a UB Alum Built a Tax Tool Athletes Actually Use

Abby Levandoski — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:36:27 +0000

As a UB student, Denzel Luna noticed an interesting new trend among some of the student-athletes he knew. A high school friend upgraded from a Honda Civic to a C-Class Mercedes Benz in just six months. “These were 18-year-olds I …

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