• Centralizing university AI efforts
    7/8/26

    Office of AI Innovation and Integration will create a single point of contact to support all artificial intelligence activities across UB.

  • Discovery may yield new treatment for cognitive disorders
    7/7/26

    Researchers have uncovered a connection between a specific gene and healthy brain function.

  • University Archives opens first time capsules in decades
    7/7/26

    Two decades-old time capsules uncover historical artifacts and unexpected discoveries that highlight the university’s medical and nursing heritage.

  • New method for creating advanced catalyst materials
    7/7/26

    One‑step process generates high entropy alloy nanoparticles in milliseconds.

  • Preventing metabolic disease in children
    7/7/26

    A family-based behavioral treatment developed at UB can prevent children from developing metabolic disease when they grow up.

  • WHO/PAHO renew Collaboration Centre designation
    7/6/26

    The redesignation recognizes UB's continued role as a trusted scientific partner to PAHO/WHO as cities grow rapidly and housing insecurity rises.

  • Kordas elected Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition
    7/3/26

    The designation recognizes distinguished ASN members who have made sustained contributions to nutrition science and practice.

  • University Police to host free bike rodeo for children
    7/2/26

    Open to children ages 11 and younger regardless of riding experience, the event will take place July 27 on the North Campus.

  • $1M donation to support future physicians
    7/2/26

    Gift from philanthropist Janet H. Sung honors the memory of her late husband, John J. Sung.

  • Underwood sworn in as AMA president
    7/2/26

    Urologist is the second UB physician in the past 20 years to serve in this nationwide leadership role.

  • Bringing trees to where they’re needed most
    7/2/26

    The UB Regional Institute is leading an effort to inform and engage city residents in the benefits of bringing trees to their neighbhorhoods.

  • Myung Mi Kim elected to AAA&S 2026 class
    7/1/26

    English professor joins an academy that for more than 200 years has celebrated excellence in all fields to advance the common good, preserve democratic ideals.

  • UB Bike Days

    Last week, members of the UB community lined up at events on the North and South campuses to show their bikes some love. The free tune-up event will be at the Jacobs School on the Downtown Campus for the final clinic today from 1-3 p.m.  Learn more about UB Bike Days. Photos: Douglas Levere

    Published September 25, 2026

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