News Releases

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

UB dental school receiving $3.7 million from New York State for special needs dental clinic
4/17/26
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities providing $25 million in awards statewide to help create more inclusive health care.
Model rocketry company wins UB entrepreneurship competition
4/17/26
More than $75K in startup funding and services awarded.
Three UB undergraduates named Goldwater scholars
4/16/26
The highly competitive national award recognizes outstanding undergraduates pursuing research careers in science, mathematics and engineering.
Media Advisory: Aspiring entrepreneurs to compete for more than $75,000 at UB
4/14/26
Six teams will vie for more than $75,000 in startup funding and in-kind services in the final round of the 26th annual Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition April 16.
Spring Into Art at the UB Center for the Arts
4/14/26
Spring Into Art, the signature art event of the spring semester, returns to the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) on April 28. Free and open to the public, the annual event invites the UB and Western New York communities to enjoy an evening of performances, exhibitions, installations and hands-on activities.
Afghan refugees in WNY will benefit from mental health support thanks to a New York State grant
4/14/26
New York State has awarded the Department of Psychiatry a grant to provide culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed mental health support for Western New York’s Afghan community.
JAMA paper points to specific signs of pediatric concussion
4/13/26
Early career scientist from UB is a co-author on the study, which provides important information for clinicians and bystanders alike.
2026 Buffalo Startup Week inspires founders and funders
4/13/26
Events open pathways for every stage of entrepreneurship, from students and pre-founders to established startups and investors.
Study: Inflammation is linked to preference for digital socializing over face-to-face for some
4/10/26
Lee’s study helps identify vulnerable populations by showing how naturally-occurring inflammation is related to and affecting actual daily social behaviors.
UB study rethinks the dropout-crime connection
4/9/26
The research shows that the link between dropout and crime varies by pathway, particularly if a student is pushed or pulled out of school.