Graduate News

Here is how our graduate faculty, students and researchers are making headlines at the University at Buffalo.

Sharkey named 14th head women’s basketball coach
4/18/25
The former standout UB basketball player and assistant coach returns to Buffalo after three seasons on the women’s basketball staff at Syracuse.
UB educator honored with nation's highest K-12 STEM teaching award
4/18/25
Harry O’Malley is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Experimental bird flu vaccine excels in animal models
4/18/25
A UB study found that the vaccine platform, proven effective for COVID-19, could be key in responding to evolving bird flu strains.
Curved neutron beams could deliver benefits straight to industry
4/17/25
A physics first, neutron Airy beams could reveal information useful for pharmaceuticals and quantum computing.
UB pharmacy researcher examines benefits of pharmacist-administered injectable contraception
4/17/25
Almost half of U.S. states allow practice as pharmacists expand role in reproductive health.
Two UB students awarded prestigious Goldwater scholarships
4/17/25
Goldwater scholarships are the country’s most competitive research scholarship offered to undergraduate STEM students.
Two UB students awarded Goldwater scholarships
4/17/25
Nicholas Pratt and Nicholas Reilly are UB’s latest recipients of the country’s most respected scholarship for undergraduate STEM students.
Study: Experimental bird flu vaccine excels in animal models
4/17/25
Vaccine platform, proven effective for COVID-19, could be key in responding to evolving bird flu strains.
‘Watershed moment’ for collegiate athletics, athletes
4/16/25
UB law scholars say the House v. NCAA antitrust settlement before a federal judge could “usher in significant changes” to college sports.
Physics grad student awarded prestigious MCgen Fellowship
4/16/25
Amartya Sengupta will study phenomena at the intersection of particle physics and cosmology at the University of Cincinnati.
Wellness Room restores the balance for law students
4/16/25
The goal is to provide a calm and quiet place for the law school community to relax and unplug.
Spring Into Art Returns to the UB Center for the Arts
4/15/25
Guests are invited to explore the Center’s galleries, atrium and public spaces as they come alive with activity. From live performances to interactive art-making and exhibitions. A full slate of programming highlights the creativity, talent and collaboration at the heart of UB’s arts community.
Making an impact as an athlete, advocate
4/15/25
UB track star and MPH student Justin Kleppel aims to make a difference through his work in food systems planning and as a member of the USA bobsled team.
Study examines how diet quality impacts oral microbiome
4/15/25
Women with healthier diets had lower amounts of certain oral microbiome bacteria, including bacteria that can promote gum disease, heart infections.
New theory explains moral reaction to hypocrisy
4/14/25
The theory developes a model of hypocrisy that helps distinguish genuine criticism from grandstanding opposition.