University Archives News

A True Blue look at student life through the decades
10/24/25
To honor some of the conveniences we might take for granted, UBNow revisited the university experiences of decades past.
Renovation crew discovers time capsule in Farber Hall datestone
10/2/25
An observant crew member at work repairing the exterior masonry at Farber Hall recently prevented a piece of the past from accidentally landing in the trash.
Meet Wooly Bully: UB’s Throwback Mascot
8/18/25
Recently, UB Athletics donated a vintage mascot to the University Archives, revealing a little-known chapter in Bulls spirit history.
Dr. Furnas goes to Washington
3/21/25
The University Council granted Furnas a 14-month leave of absence to serve in Washington.
Lynn Lasota: Helping Researchers & Visitors Connect to UB’s Treasures
3/11/25
For more than 14 years, Lasota has been working across departments at UB and honing her skills in special collections.
A Collaborative Effort to Preserve History
11/12/24
The University Archives recently received a significant addition to their collection: a series of ledgers and documents from St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Buffalo, N.Y.
Ceramic artwork provides creative outlet for UB archivist
5/16/24
University Archivist Hope Dunbar has spent the past seven years perfecting her art in a basement ceramics studio at Buffalo State University.
Trailblazing life of nation’s first woman architect on display at UB Special Collections
4/18/24
Architect Kelly Hayes McAlonie discusses the importance of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune, who broke glass ceilings in her time.
Why is UB blue? The answer might be as much about lapel pins as diploma ribbons
3/13/24
University Archives holds the foundational evidence of the blue-and-white origin story.
The case of the wooden UB mascot
2/19/24
Archivists knew little about the UB artifact. Then, a break in the case came last summer.