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  • November
  • Ben Fabian.
    Always ‘here to help’ at heart of True Blue
    11/1/24

    An associate director in the Dean of Students Office, Ben Fabian makes sure students never feel alone as they navigate university life.

  • Concept of AI research featuring images of a network branching out to different types of industries and a server bank in the background.
    Three UB faculty members receive SUNY-IBM grants
    11/1/24

    Tevfik Kosar, Baishakhi Mazumder and Jinjun Xiong are recipients of 2024 SUNY-IBM AI Research Alliance grants.

  • Ed Steinfeld at the podium.
    Gresham lecturer talks universal design
    11/1/24

    UB faculty member Edward Steinfeld explained the difference between accessibility and universal design during the annual lecture.

  • Dali Quartet.
    Dalí Quartet to perform first half of Slee Beethoven cycle
    11/4/24

     

    The Latin American-inspired but classically trained string quartet will kick off the annual presentation of all 16 Beethoven string quartets.

  • Scales of justice.
    Bar passage rate continues to rise
    11/4/24

    New Rally the Pass program yields winning results for UB law students.

  • Concept of brain and sleep.
    Examining link between sleep and brain health
    11/5/24

    UB nursing professor Carleara Weiss will focus on the link among biomarkers of neurodegeneration, sleep disturbances and cognitive decline. 

  • Concept of educational innovation supporting diverse students.
    UB joins University Innovation Alliance
    11/15/24

    The national consortium is dedicated to fostering student success among underrepresented, first-generation and disadvantaged students.

  • Concept of incentivizing healthy behaviors featuring a stethoscope and a tape measure wrapped arounf a stack of cash.
    Food insecurity and cardiovascular disease risk
    11/4/24

    UB scientists will assess the effectiveness of structured financial incentives in lowering CVD risk among African Americans facing food insecurity.

  • Two villages on opposing cliffs; one affluent, one not affluent.
    Studies reveal factors that mask economic inequality
    11/5/24

    The beliefs someone holds and the environment in which they live and work shape how much economic inequality people report seeing.

  • Kelly Foltz-Ramos runs simulation monitor.
    Foltz-Ramos named SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellow
    11/7/24

    The UB nursing professor is part of the inaugural class that aims to further simulation-based learning across SUNY nursing programs.

  • Diagram of the flame aerosol synthesis system and related products.
    Flame aerosol system excels at creating nanoparticles
    11/6/24

    Supported by the NSF and DOE, the work centers on a new versatile and cost-effective method that could pave the way for new nanomaterials.

  • A smiling student wears a voting sticker on her cheek.
    UB students go to the polls
    11/6/24

    Hundreds of first-time UB student voters made their way to the Center for Tomorrow on Tuesday to cast ballots in their first presidential election.

  • Keith Kirkwood in the lab.
    UB dental school to develop microbiome research facility
    11/7/24

    A $7.38 million grant from the NIH will fund construction of a germ-free facility on the South Campus.

  • Three UB experts speak with the press about the 2024 presidental election.
    UB experts weigh in on presidential election
    11/7/24

    UB political science and law experts provided insights to the media about former President Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

  • Conceptual illustration of trial conducted remotely.
    UB scientists part of study to evaluate remote clinical trials
    11/8/24

    Investigators from UB’s CTSI were among those from several institutions who were recently awarded a two-year, $2.1 million grant from NCATS.

  • Jason Jiang pictured inside the Tool Library.
    UB student brings 3D-printing expertise to Buffalo’s Tool Library
    11/8/24

    Jason Jiang uses his computer science background to repair tools at the community resource.

  • A bowl full of stress ball that look like the planet Earth and include the worlds, "International Education Week.".
    UB to celebrate International Education Week
    11/11/24

    The annual event offers the UB community the opportunity to learn about other cultures and celebrate the rich diversity on campus.

  • Rendering of the James Joyce Museum.
    Work underway on Joyce Museum
    11/11/24

    The UB Libraries has hired an architect for the permanent exhibition space in Abbott Hall that will feature materials from UB's extensive collection of the work of the renowned author.

  • Daniel Smith.
    Smith inducted as fellow of American Academy of Nursing
    11/11/24

    The UB faculty member is recognized for his work on climate change, environmental health and health equity.

  • Aerial view of North Campus parkibng lots along Augsburger Road.
    Web app simplifies parking on campus
    11/12/24

    UB Parking Finder helps drivers locate those hard-to-find spaces while streamlining parking management for administrators.

  • G. Richard Braen, pictured in a medical office setting.
    Jacobs School faculty member saves concertgoer
    11/12/24

    Richard Braen's quick response with CPR saved the life of a fellow attendee at a recent BPO concert.

  • Dental schhol volunteers provided dental treatment to Veterans.
    UB dental school gives veterans a reason to smile
    11/12/24

    The Dentistry Smiles on Veterans program provided free dental services to 150 WNY veterans at a pre-Veterans Day clinic on Nov. 2.

  • Viviana Monje holding a laptop.
    Faculty to study computational notebooks
    11/13/24

    The UB researchers will analyze the effectiveness of these tools in delivering student learning outcomes and develop a rubric to evaluate them.

  • Dr. Lillian Williams, Dr. Barbara Nevergold pictured holding church records.
    UB Archives receives records from historic Buffalo church
    11/13/24

    The records from St. Philip’s Episcopal Church hold key insights into the social, cultural, political and religious history of Buffalo’s Black community.

  • ketamine molecules.
    How low-dose ketamine eases depressive symptoms
    11/14/24

    The work by UB neuroscientists provides key insight into how the “lifesaving” medication offers almost instant relief of symptoms of major depression.

  • Athena Mutua.
    The ‘assault’ on higher education
    11/14/24

    UB law professor Athena Mutua's paper in a UCLA journal asserts ultraconservatives aim to undermine multi-racial democracy by attacking faculty and academic institutions.

  • Rebekah Walker.
    Poor health outcomes and access to healthy foods
    11/15/24

    A UB study found that heart disease and Type 2 diabetes were more common in redlined areas with reduced access to healthy foods.

  • Maria Kraimer.
    Meet Maria Kraimer
    11/18/24

    The new chair of the Department of Organization and Human Resources has kept her eye on UB since first interviewing for a faculty position at the university 20 years ago.

  • Steven Ray in the lab.
    Ray named fellow of Society for Applied Spectroscopy
    11/19/24

    The UB chemistry professor is also the society's incoming president.

  • Nadia Murad delivers her Distinguished Speakers Series address.
    Murad’s purpose enables her healing
    11/15/24

    The Nobel laureate and human rights activist told her harrowing — and inspiring — story to a UB audience at Thursday's Distinguished Speakers Series event.

  • Catherine Cook-Cottone holding her new children's book, "The Worry Moster," pictured outdoors.
    ‘The Worry Monster’ aims to help kids handle anxiety
    11/22/24

    The new book by UB faculty member Catherine Cook-Cottone offers a way for kids to practice mindfulness strategies.

  • Sandy Flash hugs Sonny and his mom.
    Sandy and Sonny
    11/19/24

    UB staff member Sandy Flash donated a portion of her liver to a 1-year-old boy; their first meeting has gone viral.

  • Video title screen reading "True Blue" and featuring an image of Dawnavyn James.
    Finding a thriving community at UB
    11/21/24

    Doctoral student Dawnavyn James found — and helped expand — a learning community that shares her passion for Black history education. 

  • denise lillvis.
    Studying hospital complications in children with special health care needs
    11/20/24

    UB researchers will interview parents and caregivers to learn about their experiences.

  • Stephanie Newberger (left) and Katarina Schell worked with the Buffalo Zoo as part of UB CoLab’s WNY Sophomore Externship Experience.
    SEE to return in 2025
    11/25/24

    The Sophomore Externship Experience program, available to UB and other WNY college students, offers paid opportunities to gain valuable professional experience.

  • NY Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited UB to announce a cybersecurity scholarship.
    Gillibrand spotlights Cyber Service Academy
    11/20/24

    The U.S. senator visited UB to promote a new scholarship program to address critical vulnerabilities in U.S. national security.

  • Concept of mergers and acquisitions featuring black cubes in the background and gold cubes forming "M&A.".
    The pitfalls of mergers and acquisitions
    11/20/24

    A new book by UB professor Feng Gu reveals how corporations can ensure the success of acquisition deals for stakeholders, investors and employees.

  • Skeletal image with brain structure visible of person holding his head.
    New treatment reduces need for more surgery for subdural hematomas
    11/21/24

    A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found the key was to block the artery supplying the brain covering.

  • Concept of diverse community with outreached hands of various colors.
    Campus community hears progress on equity and inclusion
    11/22/24

    UB continues to show “impressive progress” in making the campus more inclusive, those attending a virtual town hall learned on Monday.

  • Three students in Miao Yu's lab work equipment to test the metal membranes they're working on.
    UB engineers awarded $3 million to create new industrial membranes
    11/26/24

    The technology could reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of food, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.

  • From left to right, Alexander Rubin, Katie C. Stalker, Annahita Ball, Michael Lynch.
    Addressing shortage of rural, school-based mental health professionals
    11/26/24

    Graduate students in a new social work fellowship will have field placements across four rural WNY school districts.

  • Concept of correcting sleep apnea, with figure on a ladder holding a clothespin to pinch a sleeping man's nose to prevent him from snoring.
    UB head and neck surgeon provides relief to sleep apnea sufferers
    11/27/24

    Implant nerve stimulation surgery serves as an alternative to the CPAP machine.

  • A globe comprised of flag from the world's nations.
    UB’s international enrollment among tops in U.S.
    11/25/24

    The latest census by the Institute of International Education ranked UB No. 24 among the nation’s colleges and universities hosting international students.

  • Concept of a network featuring human figures connected by dotted lines.
    UB researcher receives grant to prevent targeted violence, terrorism
    11/27/24

    Patricia Logan-Greene aims to improve the skill set and knowledge base for behavioral health professionals.

  • Detail view of an immigrant's hand holding a suitcase.
    Philosophy, Politics and Economics program to hold forum on inclusion
    11/26/24

    The workshop will explore ways to create more inclusive communities for refugees and immigrants.

  • Sharon Hewner.
    UB nursing researchers earn informatics award
    11/27/24

    A manuscript on improving patient care through machine learning earned the American Medical Informatics Association’s Harriet H. Werley Award.

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