News Releases

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

NSF grant funds UB communication research into anti-phishing models
10/24/13
Arun Vishwanath has received a three-year $320,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to launch a research project to learn just how people fall victim to cyber-phishing attacks and what tools can be used to protect them.
Professors foster bioinformatics education in WNY high schools
10/24/13
Next spring, students at local high schools will dive into the study of the marine bacterium Kytococcus sedentarius, thanks to a $1.1 million National Science Foundation grant to the University at Buffalo.
Engineering alumnus gives $500,000 to support professorship
10/24/13
A graduate of the doctoral industrial engineering program has given $500,000 to help establish a professorship in the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
UB neurologists to discuss new treatments and research with the public
10/24/13
Patients and families dealing with neurological conditions will have a chance to learn about and discuss new treatments and research at the University at Buffalo’s "Brains & Gains” on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Applicants sought for technology entrepreneurship competition
10/23/13
Aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend a training session and learn more about the Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition, where participants will vie for more than $60,000 in startup funding and services.
Panel on university-driven economic development will feature leaders from seven regional institutions
10/22/13
The Regional Summit on Higher Education and Economic Development will feature an interactive discussion session on how academic institutions can help create new jobs and encourage the growth of industry.
Media Advisory: Hillary Clinton to speak at UB on Oct. 23
10/22/13
Former Secretary of State and former U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton will speak at the University at Buffalo at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Alumni Arena on the North Campus as part of UB’s Distinguished Speakers Series.
Increasing colorectal cancer screening among African Americans
10/22/13
More African Americans get colorectal cancer (CRC) and die from it than any other ethnic or racial group.
Media Advisory: Second annual Buffalo Food Policy Summit to be held Oct. 23
10/22/13
The second annual Buffalo Food Policy Summit will bring together a large group of stakeholders – including the public – to discuss opportunities for sustainable economic development through the Western New York food system, how to improve public school meals and why food policy can be an engine for health, economic growth and social justice in this community and nationally.
Sheriff, media imply Grand Theft Auto made 8-year-old a killer
10/21/13
Media reported that an 8-year-old boy shot and killed his grandmother just minutes after playing Grand Theft Auto IV.