News Releases

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

Media Advisory: “Diagnose Earlier, Treat Smarter” is focus of UB’s annual Rare Disease Day for providers, patients and community partners
2/24/26
UB will will host its annual Rare Disease Day event from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 955 Main St., Buffalo.
Andrew Whittaker elected to National Academy of Engineering
2/23/26
An earthquake engineer, Whittaker’s work has made ‘countless communities and structures safer and more resilient.’
UB to host 850 high schoolers for Science Exploration Day on March 18
2/20/26
Students will learn about AI, robotics, biotech, genetics and more from scientists, engineers and health care professionals.
Enrollment in AI-focused degrees surges at University at Buffalo
2/19/26
New Department of AI and Society, funded by a $5 million state grant, pairs AI with communication, geospatial analysis and other disciplines.
UB researcher explores astrological speculation and capitalism in Gilded Age America
2/19/26
J.P. Morgan had a lifelong interest in astrological prediction, as did three New York Stock Exchange presidents of that period, all of whom consulted with Evangeline Adams, the day’s most famous astrologer.
Study: For women over 60, muscle strength matters
2/18/26
Researchers report in JAMA Network Open that muscle strength is associated with significantly lower risk of death over eight-year follow-up.
Street medicine will be a new concentration for UB family medicine residents, thanks to a $2.5 million HRSA grant
2/16/26
The Department of Family Medicine is developing a program that trains physicians to provide high-quality, compassionate care to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
UB researchers’ FOXG1 drug cleared for clinical trials
2/16/26
Soo-Kyung and Jae Lee, whose daughter has FOXG1 syndrome, developed gene therapy that could one day treat people with this severe neurodevelopmental disorder.
University at Buffalo Theatre and Dance Announces 2026 Spring Season
2/13/26
Under the leadership of nationally acclaimed directors, choreographers and faculty artists, UB’s emerging student talent will present bold, original productions that both captivate and illuminate the human experience.
UB moves to decarbonize the North Campus
2/12/26
Clean Energy Master Plan seeks to recover waste heat from Empire AI center, transform how the campus uses energy.