News Releases

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

UB to hold 168th commencement ceremony on Sunday
5/16/14
Some 5,500 students are candidates to receive degrees this year as the University at Buffalo holds its 168th general commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 18, in Alumni Arena on the UB North Campus.
From hours to minutes: New CUT method reduces time to simulate natural disasters
5/16/14
Developed by UB student Nagavenkat Adurthi, the model could help predict space collisions, where volcanic ash spreads and more.
CBLS to hold discussion about cost effective way to get extra help for companies
5/15/14
The University at Buffalo’s Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Science (CBLS) will host a discussion about the cost-effective way for your company to get the help it needs while providing real-world job experience to UB interns.
Going beyond the surface
5/15/14
New tech could take light-based cancer treatment deep inside body.
Media Advisory: U.S. labor secretary to speak at UB School of Public Health and Health Professions 2014 commencement ceremony
5/15/14
Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez will speak at the 2014 commencement ceremony for the University at Buffalo’s School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP).
Job opportunity and training forum to be held Wednesday
5/14/14
The University at Buffalo will hold “Pathways to Careers in the Medical Sector,” a job opportunity and training forum, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, in UB’s Educational Opportunity Center, 555 Ellicott St., adjacent to the UB Gateway Building in downtown Buffalo.
Great-grandmother, a Seneca, earns PhD in transnational studies at UB
5/14/14
“My age never intervened in anything I accomplished at UB,” says Nancy Napierala, 78, who will receive her PhD in American studies this week from the Department of Transnational Studies.
A summer adventure begins at UB
5/14/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Fly fishing for native trout on one of America’s most scenic and untouched rivers. Up-close in-person observations of wolves, grizzly bears and rare birds in their native habitat. Sleeping in spacious log cabins in a town resembling a movie set.
Maynes honored with teaching award
5/13/14
Timothy Maynes, PhD, assistant professor of organization and human resources in the University at Buffalo School of Management, received the Milton Plesur Excellence in Teaching Award from the undergraduate Student Association in a ceremony on May 8.
“Lean” management philosophy enables Baker Victory Services to grow work skills training program
5/13/14
Susan Mentecki and Sharon Cavanaugh talk proudly about a special needs student who recently secured a part-time job and plans to attend culinary school after graduation. The women, who work for the nonprofit Baker Victory Services of Lackawanna, dream of replicating his success. And they are tapping into the Lean methodology – through guidance of the University at Buffalo TCIE – to help make it happen.