Department News

Refugees in Buffalo face significant employment challenges long after resettlement
8/11/26
UB geography study finds refugees in Buffalo face significant employment challenges long after their resettlement.
Fifteen students receive SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
8/11/26
Fifteen UB students have been named recipients of the 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest honor SUNY bestows upon its students.
UB geographer contributes to UN report on World Heritage Sites
5/5/26
The global assessment of protected landscapes draws on Adam Wilson’s research on species’ exposure to extreme temperatures.
As wildfires intensify, UB researchers test if AI can improve fire spread prediction
3/17/26
Evaluation of deep learning tools underscores the strengths, limitations and opportunities for next‑generation hybrid modeling.
Wang receives AAG Outstanding Contribution Award in Remote Sensing
3/16/26
The geographer is the first from UB to receive the honor, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the field through research, teaching or outreach.