News Releases

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

  • Regional Institute Marks 10 Years of Playing Major Role in Decision-Making
    10/12/07
    When a coalition of small municipalities from southern Erie County wanted to develop a plan to increase tourism in seven towns and villages, it turned to the Regional Institute at the University at Buffalo.
  • NYSTAR Grant Recruits Nanotech Expert to UB
    10/11/07
    The University at Buffalo has received a $750,000 grant from the New York State Foundation of Science, Technology and Academic Research (NYSTAR) to recruit an internationally known scientist in nanotechnology.
  • UB Researchers Studying 'October Surprise' Response Underscore Need for Expertise, Training
    10/11/07
    University at Buffalo researchers studying the response to the 2006 "October Surprise" storm have concluded that the effective coordination of emergency services played a critical role in decision making during the crisis.
  • UB Moving 50 Employees into Downtown Buffalo, Freeing Up Space for Expanded School of Nursing
    10/9/07
    The University at Buffalo plans to move several of its key fund-raising offices and their 50 employees into the Jacobs Executive Development Center and its adjoining carriage house at 672 Delaware Ave. as the university continues to increase its presence in downtown Buffalo. The move is part of a plan that also will free up space in Wende Hall on UB's South Campus as the future home for an expanded UB School of Nursing better positioned to meet community needs.
  • WYRK Fall Acoustic Show to Star Blake Shelton, with Special Guests Luke Bryan and Sarah Jones
    10/8/07
    WYRK-FM will present the WYRK Fall Acoustic show Starring Blake Shelton at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the Mainstage theater in the Center for the Arts on the UB North (Amherst) Campus. Opening acts are Luke Bryan and Sarah Johns. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Food Bank of Western New York.
  • UB Establishes Partnership with Brock University in Ontario
    10/8/07
    The University at Buffalo has established a major new exchange partnership with Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, that calls for a variety of cooperative research and educational initiatives, with a particular focus on the shared border region of Western New York and Southern Ontario.
  • New Dell Partnership Will Save UB $2 Million Annually
    10/8/07
    The University at Buffalo has entered into a partnership with Dell Inc. that will standardize computer workstations for UB faculty, staff and students while saving the institution $2 million annually.
  • Popular Standup Comedian and Actor D.L. Hughley to Perform Oct. 28
    10/8/07
    Arena Entertainment will present comedian D.L. Hughley at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 in the Mainstage theater in the Center for the Arts on the University at Buffalo's North (Amherst) Campus.
  • Niagara County Environmental Fund Sets New Planning Grants
    10/5/07
    The Niagara County Environmental Fund (NCEF) is announcing a total of approximately $775,000 in new funds available for Legacy Projects that will provide long-lasting impact to Niagara County's environment and/or understanding of its environment.
  • Thomas to Step Down as Dean of UB School of Management
    10/5/07
    John M. Thomas announced today that he will step down as dean of the University at Buffalo School of Management, after five years in the post, to devote more time to the school's global business programs as a member of the faculty.