News Releases

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

Eight faculty, 1 librarian join SUNY Distinguished ranks
6/23/26
This is the highest rank within the State University of New York system.
Study: Family-based behavioral treatment for children who are overweight or obese can prevent metabolic disease later in life
6/23/26
A new study reveals that a family-based behavioral treatment developed at UB can prevent children from developing metabolic disease when they grow up.
With $1 million donation, Sung honors the memory of late husband
6/23/26
A new $1 million gift from philanthropist Janet H. Sung, MD, to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is honoring the memory of her late husband, John J. Sung, and continuing the couple’s long commitment to supporting future physicians.
UB School of Nursing launches upstate New York’s first Midwifery DNP program
6/22/26
The effort will strengthen the maternal health workforce, and improve patient outcomes.
Institute for Autism Research has moved to UB, thanks to The Children’s Guild Foundation grant
6/22/26
The Institute for Autism Research (IAR) has moved to an expanded new location at UB.
Scientists invent ‘transient thermal barcodes’ to improve plastic recycling
6/18/26
Heat-based signatures rapidly distinguish between common commercial plastics; could help address global pollution.
Three UB faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards
6/18/26
UB faculty members Praveen Arany, Supriya Mahajan and Paul Vanouse received the prestigious award.
Students help advance sustainability in Moog’s supply chain
6/18/26
The work is part of UB’s Carbon Reduction Challenge course, in which students work with local companies.
Gene tied to energy production in brain could lead to new treatment for cognitive disorders
6/18/26
UB researchers’ findings published in Science Advances journal.
University Libraries to host the Buffalo Reading Invasion on UB’s South Campus lawn
6/17/26
The event is set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14.