News Releases

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

  • New Economics Journal Dedicates Issue to UB Economist Gort
    10/28/98
    The Society for Economic Dynamics has dedicated the second issue of its new journal, Review of Economic Dynamics, to Michael Gort, UB professor of economics.
  • Borst Named to Board of Disability Association
    10/28/98
    Randall Borst, director of disability services at UB, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Association on Higher Education and Disability as director of membership and constituent relations.
  • Susan Cole to Head UB Classics Department
    10/27/98
    Associate Professor Susan G. Cole, Ph.D., recognized in the field of classical Greek studies for her many publications, has been named chair of the Department of Classics.
  • Barbara Tedlock to Head UB Anthropology Department
    10/27/98
    Professor Barbara Tedlock, Ph.D., a nationally distinguished anthropologist, has been named chair of the Department of Anthropology.
  • Plant-Based Fat Inhibits Cancer-Cell Growth By Enhancing Cell's Signaling System, UB Researchers Show -- May Explain Why Vegetable Fats Like Olive Oil Appear to Reduce Cancer Risk
    10/25/98
    Nutrition researchers at the University at Buffalo have provided the first evidence that a minor plant-based fat called B-sitosterol appears to play a role in inhibiting the growth of human prostate-cancer cells.
  • UB's Hiv Education Program In Southern Tier to Be Supported By Bell Atlantic Grant
    10/23/98
    UB will be introducing Southern Tier residents and rural health-care providers to a new, high-tech, HIV-education program, supported by a $20,000 grant from the Bell Atlantic Foundation.
  • UB Seminar Open to Financial, Legal Professionals
    10/23/98
    Drafting a sophisticated financial and estate-planning tool will be the topic of discussion at a UB breakfast seminar on Nov. 12 in the University Inn & Conference Center.
  • UB Blue & White Club Names New Officers, Board Members
    10/22/98
    The Blue & White Club of the UB Division of Athletics has appointed several area residents to its 1998-99 board of directors, including Gina Collora, who is serving as president.
  • Retired Christmas Elf Sedaris to Open National Tour At UB
    10/21/98
    Comedian David Sedaris, a playwright, author, radio commentator and "retired elf" who weaves his complex moral vision into acidic commentaries delivered in an eerily innocent voice, will open a 21-city performance tour on Nov. 1 in Slee Concert Hall.
  • Meenaghan, Gross Honored By UB Dental Alumni Association
    10/21/98
    UB dental alumni Michael A. Meenaghan and Alan J. Gross recently were honored by the UB Dental Alumni Association during the 21st annual Greater Niagara Frontier Dental Meeting.