News Releases

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

UB announces new effort to enhance and expand aging-related research
12/1/23
To address the increasingly urgent needs of the growing population of adults aged 65 years and older, UB will dedicate $4 million to aging-related research.
Study: Caregiving associated with 9% lower risk of death
12/1/23
Findings are significant given the burden of caregiving — and its impact on health — will be substantial in the years to come.
UB awarded $1 million for ‘space economy’ grant by U.S. Space Force, AFRL
11/30/23
Engineers will use the award to better track objects in deep outer space.
Jacobs School names Surtees associate dean for undergraduate education and STEM outreach
11/28/23
Jennifer A. Surtees, PhD, professor of biochemistry, has been named associate dean for undergraduate education and STEM outreach at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Unproven stem cell, gene therapies: UB-led team authors guide to protect consumers
11/28/23
Published in the journal Cytotherapy, the guide breaks down what is legitimate and what is not for patients and their families.
Genomic study sheds light on how carnivorous Asian pitcher plants acquired signature insect traps
11/23/23
The plants’ duplicated genomes may have paved the way for specialized carnivory, as well as separate-sexed plants.
Study identifies key algae species helping soft corals survive warming oceans
11/22/23
The algae, from the genus Breviolum, resides inside the coral tissue, forming a symbiotic relationship.
Architects team up to support individuals experiencing food insecurity in downtown Toronto
11/21/23
Drawing for Food initiative puts donated architectural drawings and illustrations up for auction, with all proceeds going to Toronto Food Not Bombs.
Analytics/AI conference brings new perspectives to businesses and higher education
11/21/23
The UB School of Management hosted the first formal gathering of industry experts and academic researchers in Western New York dedicated to exploring the frontiers of data analytics and artificial intelligence.
UB tops in New York for computer infrastructure awards
11/20/23
NSF funding points to UB’s statewide leadership in computing resources, AI and data science capabilities.