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Complete rehab of Parker part of next round of South Campus construction
4/3/26
An energy hub powered by a geothermal wellfield is also part of the $110-million project.
How one fat molecule can help trigger both cell limbo and cell death
4/3/26
A UB study sheds light on why some cells remain alive but no longer divide.
Art show aims to connect students to climate causes
4/3/26
The “Rooted in Resilience” exhibit of environmentally focused artwork marks the start of Sustainability Month at UB.
Microplastics’ effect on immune system
4/2/26
A study published by UB orthodontics researchers found 3D-printed polymers release higher levels of immunostimulatory particles than traditional ones.
A literary treasure in Buffalo
4/2/26
UB's Rare Books Collection holds the first British edition of “Wuthering Heights,” the iconic novel by Emily Brontë.
Peace, justice in Taiwan Strait focus of symposium
4/2/26
Experts from academia and “think tanks” will present at the annual symposium honoring the memory of historian Alison Des Forges.
Leadership growth requires reflection and support — not blame
4/1/26
A new framework explains how humbling experiences can make leaders better.
UB secures funding for cross-border supply chains
4/1/26
With $1M in federal funding, the initiative will help small- and medium-sized businesses navigate the challenges of cross-border trade.
Milestone announcement will highlight Sustainability Month
4/1/26
The month-long celebration will include dozens of events and activities, including a Climate Action Plan update on Earth Day.
UB’s Human Rights Center releases immigration report
3/31/26
The report found “serious violations” of the rights of WNYers due to cooperation of local and state agencies with immigration enforcement.
Foltz-Ramos named National Academies of Practice Fellow
3/31/26
The distinction recognizes the UB nursing professor's contributions to the profession and to interprofessional health care.
Inspiring young learners to explore STEM
3/31/26
Engineering staff member Christina Escobar introduces middle and high school students to science and engineering in engaging ways.

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Rare resource
University Communications photographer Meredith Forrest Kulwicki has spent some time recently in University Libraries Special Collections, following classes using the collections as a resource for research. Students in an Early Spanish American Literature class took a field trip to Capen Hall in February, reviewing both books and manuscripts from the early colonial period housed in the Rare Books Collection. In March, HIS 301 historical writing, taught by Katherine Zubovich, visited the University Archives, where students were introduced to the archives' resources, with the goal of finding items for their research papers.
Published April 3, 2026

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Match Day 2026

For fourth-year medical students from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and across the country, Match Day is a rite of passage, culminating in the moment when doctors-to-be learn where they’ll be pursuing their residency training programs.

April falcons The UB community is welcoming the return of peregrine falcons Hickory and Tornado! Nesting high in the tower of the Mackay Heating Plant on the east side of the South Campus, Tornado has laid a clutch of four eggs. You can follow the falcons’ journey on the Falcon Cam, watching as they tend the nest, the eggs hatch, the chicks grow and eventually take flight.
April falcons
The UB community is welcoming the return of peregrine falcons Hickory and Tornado! Nesting high in the tower of the MacKay Heating Plant on the east side of the South Campus, Tornado has laid a clutch of four eggs. You can follow the falcons’ journey on the Falcon Cam, watching as they tend the nest, the eggs hatch, the chicks grow and eventually take flight.
Published April 2, 2026