News Releases

All of the latest news about our university. (by topic)

RIA collaborates on multi-university Center of Excellence study on the genetics of drug addiction
10/22/14
Scientists at the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) are taking part in a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Center of Excellence study on the genetics of drug abuse.
Noted criminologist to discuss Amherst as one of country’s safest cities
10/22/14
Singer is author of the book, “America’s Safest City: Delinquency and Modernity in Suburbia."
Expert analysis: Why college grads are choosing Buffalo, urban areas
10/22/14
UB planning researcher Daniel Hess says Buffalo’s changing population is reflective of a nationwide pattern of “demographic inversion."
Aging in place: Does a loved one need a geriatric assessment?
10/22/14
Geriatricians can identify which cognitive symptoms are, and are not, reversible, says UB geriatrics specialist Bruce Troen.
A new approach to hazmat trucking
10/21/14
A new shipping simulator will prioritize safety, which often takes a back seat to speed when transporting hazardous materials such as gasoline or medical waste from hospitals.
ZeptoMetrix among five more companies added to START-UP NY at UB
10/21/14
Five more companies will set up shop on or near the University at Buffalo campuses under START-UP NY, the innovative tax incentive program created by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
‘Collaborations’ key to UB’s STEM education success
10/21/14
Educators in the Niagara Falls City School District knew they could build the perfect state-of-the-art lab space with flashy, high-tech devices and a STEM curriculum resembling traditional teaching methods. That alone would have been enough to be a showpiece in their district.
Bling, bling! UB chemist hosts national crystal-growing contest
10/20/14
Judges will be looking for qualities familiar to people who have shopped for a diamond ring: Size, clarity and shape all matter.
UB experts can discuss Ebola outbreak
10/20/14
Experts from the University at Buffalo are available to discuss concerns related to the Ebola outbreak.
Shep Gordon — legendary Hollywood agent, manager and mensch — to visit UB
10/20/14
UB alumnus Shep Gordon returns to campus for a screening of “Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon," a two thumbs-up “shagadelic roc doc” directed by Mike Myers.