News Releases

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

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.
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.
Media advisory: UB conference to examine how climate change, emerging contaminants impact health in Asia
4/9/26
Free event will explore solutions to climate-driven pollution and health risks in Asia and beyond.
Penguin 'toxicologists’ find forever chemicals in remote Patagonia
4/8/26
Study from UB and UC Davis researchers shows non-invasive way animals can help monitor their environment.
Why doesn’t the U.S. recycle more plastic? New study points to lack of access.
4/8/26
Recycling infrastructure inequities in the South, sparsely populated states tied to lower income, less-college educated communities.
Remote work takes toll on audit leaders
4/8/26
New study finds strain on work-life balance could affect talent pipeline.