• Changing minds — one bedazzled toolbox at a time
    10/7/25

    UB student Maddie Stafford is raising awareness about gendered attitudes in traditionally male-dominated fields like architecture. 

  • Risk for cardiovascular complications in prediabetic elders
    10/6/25

    Limited education consistently predicted worse outcomes across all three major cardiometabolic indicators.

  • Henshue named SUNY Sustainability Fellow
    10/6/25

    Henshue and the 10 other fellows will assist SUNY faculty in incorporating climate and sustainability topics into existing courses.

  • Book explains clinical trials to children with cancer
    10/6/25

    “Sofia Learns About Cancer Research” aims to increase awareness among children and their parents about the benefits of taking part in clinical research.

  • Core electron bonding may not always require extreme pressure
    10/3/25

    Research suggests some metals’ semicore electrons may be more active on Earth’s surface than previously thought.

  • Studying geographic, demographic disparities in mass shootings
    10/3/25

    UB social worker Christopher St. Vil will analyze where most recent mass shootings have been happening, identify predictors and suggest interventions.

  • A head start on STEM careers
    10/3/25

    The Girls in STEM Together We Chem summer program aims to help high school students get comfortable in the lab and set them up for success.

  • Abramovich named SUNY AI for the Public Good Fellow
    10/2/25

    The GSE faculty member joins the inaugural class of fellows tasked with providing support for faculty and staff incorporating AI literacy in their teaching.

  • UB oral biologists receive NIH grant to create miniature tooth model
    10/2/25

    The use of pluripotent stem cells opens the door to future regenerative dental therapies.

  • Saving a piece of the past
    10/2/25

    An observant worker repairing the exterior masonry at Farber Hall recently prevented a time capsule from accidentally landing in the trash.

  • A UB Hollywood story
    10/1/25

    UB staff member Nate Oliver's appearance in an upcoming movie is a dream come true for the horror film lover.

  • Murphy reflects on distinguished career at UB
    10/1/25

    The Jacobs School faculty member with a deep commitment to UB and the community is retiring after 44 years at the university.

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  • The role of fire

    Shortly before the Thanksgiving break, University Communications photographer Meredith Forrest Kulwicki joined Jason Corwin's IDS 104: Introduction to Land-Based Learning class in the Letchworth Teaching Forest on the North Campus. When developing the course, Corwin consulted with the Department of Environment and Sustainability, the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office and University Police to ensure course activities met all safety, liability and insurance requirements.

    Published December 16, 2025

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Sleep is a basic biological function, so why do so many people struggle with it? Sleep expert Carleara Weiss unpacks the mysteries of why we sleep and what happens when we don’t, discusses her research on the connection between sleep and Alzheimer's disease, and shares her top tips for getting a better night’s rest in the latest episode of the Driven to Discover podcast.

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