UB Gains $14.2 Million Boost for Enhanced Services and Research, Bolstering Local Education and Health Resources

The University at Buffalo (UB) has received a $14.2 million increase in state funding for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, announced by SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. and UB President Satish Tripathi. This 31.6% increase from the past two years is part of New York State's effort to support higher education. The funding is included in a state-wide initiative led by Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature, contributing a total of $40.5 million to UB over this period. This is part of a broader $277 million increase for the State University of New York (SUNY) system over two years.

The funds will support various projects at UB, such as expanding mental health counseling services, hiring new research faculty, and improving community services. During a visit to the UB campus in Buffalo, NY, Chancellor King and President Tripathi discussed the expansion of mental health resources, aligning with Mental Health Awareness Month. The funding has enabled the hiring of seven new counselors, increasing the total to 31, and the expansion of virtual and teletherapy services.

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