News Releases

All of the latest news about our university. (by topic)

Resolutions for a healthier new year? Don’t forget your oral health
1/16/26
Dental school’s Marcelle Nascimento discusses best ways to protect your teeth and gums.
Study: Cigarette filters are an underestimated source of microplastic pollution
1/16/26
Filters release two dozen microfibers upon first contact with water, threatening wildlife and human health.
Harm reduction vending machines in New York State expand access to overdose treatment and drug test strips
1/16/26
Two studies have found that harm reduction vending machines installed across New York State are well utilized and provide critical, lifesaving services to high-risk individuals.
Northeast College and UB announce new educational partnership
1/15/26
Students will advance to Northeast’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, allowing them to reduce overall time to degree completion.
Study highlights link between hostile racism and suicide risk in young Black adults
1/13/26
Work suggests that hostile racism associated with a 15% increase in suicide ideation, and 13% increase in suicide attempts.
UB scientist awarded $50,000 for acute respiratory distress syndrome research
1/13/26
The grant, from SUNY’s Technology Accelerator Fund, will help advance treatments for life-threatening lung condition.
Privacy has a price
1/13/26
Study finds many industry insiders would illegally sell personal health data.
'Recognize and remove' is key to detecting, managing concussions among youth, say new guidelines for parents and coaches
1/12/26
Researchers around the world including UB's John Leddy have developed an easy-to-follow guide so parents and coaches can recognize concussions in young athletes and respond appropriately.
Annahita Ball and Yunju Nam named SSWR fellows
1/12/26
The fellowship honors scholars who advance research that addresses issues of social work practice and policy, and promotes a diverse, equitable and just society.
State DOT workers ‘upskilling’ with UB engineering courses
1/12/26
Employees are taking graduate level courses in engineering management, bridge engineering.