Buffalo Next: A $111M vote of confidence in UB's engineering school
Frankie Thompson
Frankie Thompson
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Frankie Thompson is an education reporter with over 4 years of experience focusing on Buffalo's schools and educational policy. A proud graduate of Buffalo State College, Frankie started their career at a local nonprofit news organization, where they developed a passion for advocating for educational equity. Frankie aims to highlight the stories of students and educators in his coverage.
More from Frankie →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM · 1 min read
The University at Buffalo has a lot of confidence in its School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. A $111 million building under construction on the North Campus, Russell L. Agrusa Hall, is evidence of that.