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Expanding access to overdose treatment, drug test strips
1/21/26
Two studies have found that harm reduction vending machines are well utilized and provide lifesaving services to high-risk individuals.
Lyu named director of Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
1/21/26
The deepfakes expert is leading the institute that plays a key role in advancing UB's decades-long leadership in AI and data science.
Heart condition doesn’t slow down UB medical student
1/21/26
Ian Wax says his experience with recurrent pericarditis has shaped his perspective as an aspiring physician.
CTSI video series shares insights on team science
1/20/26
The ongoing series aims to provide guidance from veteran investigators who have had success working in large interdisciplinary teams.
Link between hostile racism, suicide risk in young Black adults
1/20/26
A study suggests that hostile racism is associated with a 15% increase in suicide ideation and 13% increase in suicide attempts.
Deepfakes leveled up in 2025: Here’s what’s coming next
1/16/26
UB computer scientist Siwei Lyu says dramatic improvements in technology will make deepfakes harder to spot.
Political geography impedes criminal prosecution of police
1/16/26
UB law professor Guyora Binder recently spoke with UBNow about his research on police prosecutions and its implications for policy.
Privacy has a price
1/15/26
A School of Management study finds that many industry insiders would illegally sell personal health data.
‘Recognize and remove’ key to detecting, managing youth concussions
1/15/26
UB concussion expert John Leddy is a co-author of the new guidelines for parents and coaches.
Ball, Nam named SSWR fellows
1/14/26
The UB faculty members have been recognized by the Society for Social Work and Research.
UB scientist awarded $50,000 from SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund
1/14/26
The grant will help advance treatments for the life-threatening lung condition acute respiratory distress syndrome.
New films to be screened in Buffalo Film Seminars
1/14/26
Three 2025 films are so good they've broken into the lineup for the spring edition of the popular film series.

Photographs, slideshows and videos capturing life at UB

A long winter's nap
While it's been back to business as usual following the holidays, UB campuses have been extremely quiet, with many winter session classes being offered online. Here's a look at the spaces that will soon be bustling with the return of students on Jan. 21. Photos: Douglas Levere
Published January 13, 2026

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Art of Research

The Art of Research competition celebrates the extraordinary research of UB graduate students and postdoctoral scholars via a showcase of original images highlighting the inherent beauty in research, scholarship and creative activity. Submissions are now being accepted through March 9. The finalists' artwork will be displayed on April 28 at the Buffalo Museum of Science.

A warm welcome! UB and the rest of Western New York was snowed in over the long holiday weekend, but that won't stop the start of the new sememster. This little snowman in Grace Plaza outside Davis and Ketter halls on the North Campus welcomes everyone back for another semester of learning and fun! Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
A warm welcome!
UB and the rest of Western New York was snowed in over the long holiday weekend, but that won't stop the start of the new sememster. This little snowman in Grace Plaza outside Davis and Ketter halls on the North Campus welcomes everyone back for another semester of learning and fun! Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Published January 21, 2026