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Stay up to date with the latest from Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University at Buffalo. From faculty research and student projects to community partnerships and public engagement, this is where you can see how ideas take shape and make an impact.

New AI degrees taking off
5/5/26
UB students majoring in AI-focused degree programs are enthusiastic about their job prospects in the burgeoning new field.
UB's PPE program receives $4 million DOE grant to promote civil discourse
5/5/26
The initiative wlll help students cultivate the virtues, skills and norms essential to productive civic dialogue and community engagement.
UB receives $500,000 Mellon grant
5/5/26
The Philosophy, Politics and Economics progran will use the funding to analyze the effect of immigration on local democratic norms.
Buffalo SOUP returns to promote sustainability, environmental education
5/5/26
Buffalo SOUP is back with another crowdfunding event to support sustainability and environmental health education.
Team Traffic Cones brings reading areas to Buffalo City Mission
5/5/26
With a course objective to improve the world around them, Team Traffic Cones has created reading spaces for women and children at the facility.
UB students to hold crowdsourcing event for community organizations
5/5/26
The student crowdfunding project affiliated with UB's Philosophy, Politics and Economics program aims to feed guests while raising money for nonprofits.