News Releases

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

How did inbred brown tree snakes take over Guam? Study suggests hidden genetic diversity
7/24/26
Biologists have long wondered how a small number of the invasive species so successfully colonized the island.
UB scientists awarded Genesis Mission grants for AI-focused research
7/24/26
The funding supports UB’s efforts to develop new technologies that boost the nation’s industrial competitiveness, address complex challenges.
Xi Lu selected as AI Research Fellow by Computing Research Association
7/23/26
Information science professor designing AI health systems to better care for underserved communities.
UB Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies names new director
7/23/26
Uttam Singisetti will lead the center, which supports the region’s growing semiconductor manufacturing industry.
To improve health equity on the East Side, more than $600,000 has been awarded to community groups, researchers
7/21/26
East Side community organizations and UB researchers have received funding from the Community Health Equity Research Institute for projects that help address social determinants of health.
Canadian wildfire smoke linked to fewer bird sightings in New York State
7/16/26
The study compared air quality data with birdwatching reports, including during historic 2023 wildfire season.
How school choice may sustain income segregation in U.S. classrooms
7/15/26
Parents tend to avoid classrooms populated by a large number of students from low-income families, according to the findings from an experimental study.
UB trains future AI, cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing workforce
7/10/26
Programs are supported by two National Science Foundation grants totaling $950,000.
Blue lights and textbook chemistry could help create complex drugs in fewer steps
7/10/26
Surprisingly simple tools let chemists modify two carbon atoms in a single reaction.
Trauma triage is challenging: A UB study assesses how AI might help improve accuracy
7/10/26
Researchers tested how artificial intelligence, specifically large language models, could be used to help improve the accuracy of initial emergency medical services information.