News Releases

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

  • Ezra Zubrow Elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London
    3/29/11
    Ezra Zubrow, PhD, of Amherst, an archaeologist of international renown whose recent research has taken him from India to Finland, and from Northern Quebec and Egypt to Kamchatka, has been elected a Fellow of the scholarly Society of Antiquaries of London, the world's premiere learned society for heritage.
  • Patricia A. Burns, PhD '88 & MS '79
    3/28/11
    Patricia A. Burns, PhD '88 & MS '79, is an internationally recognized leader in the nursing profession. She is renowned for excellence in clinical practice and educating students, developing innovative educational programs that are responsive to community needs and maintaining an international research focus while mentoring other professionals in their research programs.
  • Andrea Costantino, PhD '00, EdM '93 & BA '92
    3/28/11
    Andrea Costantino, PhD '00, EdM '93 & BA '92, is UB's interim director of University Residence Halls & Apartments. Prior to that, she served as UB's director of student life for 16 years.
  • John R. Alm, BS '73
    3/28/11
    Setbacks in John Alm's rise to the helm of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. fueled his determination to succeed and ultimately led him to create a leadership development program for underserved inner-city youth.
  • James D. Boyle, BS '78
    3/28/11
    James D. Boyle, BS '78, has had a long and varied career as a civil engineer, working on myriad significant projects for both the Erie County Highway Department and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  • UB's Department of Geology to Present Public Lecture Series on Marcellus Shale
    3/28/11
    The University at Buffalo's Department of Geology is holding a series of talks about the gas industry, and unconventional gas drilling or hydraulic fracturing and its relationship to the economy and environment of New York State. The lectures, which are free and open to the public, will be held at 8 p.m. each Thursday from March 31 to May 19 in Room 250, Baird Hall on UB's North Campus. To register, go to https://www.ubevents.org/event/marcellus
  • Irid Farida Agoes, PhD '99 & MA '82
    3/28/11
    Challenges of adjusting to life in the United States as a UB student are what began Irid Farida Agoes' lifelong interest in intercultural adaptation.
  • Frank L. Ciminelli
    3/28/11
    Throughout Western New York, the Ciminelli name has become synonymous with quality, integrity and outstanding service, thanks to the hard work of Frank L. Ciminelli.
  • Zodiaque Dance Ensemble to Perform Gather 'Round and Dance
    3/28/11
    The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University at Buffalo will present Zodiaque Dance Ensemble in Gather 'Round and Dance on April 28-30 and May 1 in the Black Box Theatre in the Center for the Arts, UB North Campus. The performances from Thursday through Saturday will be at 8 p.m. and Sunday's performance will be at 2 p.m.
  • Russell L. Agrusa, BS '76
    3/28/11
    Founder, president and CEO of Massachusetts-based ICONICS Inc., Russell L. Agrusa, BS '76, is a strong advocate of education who believes his UB degree has served him well and contributed greatly to his personal success.