News Releases

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

  • UB's Educational Opportunity Program: Placing Achievers On The Road to Success
    5/22/97
    The University at Buffalo's Educational Opportunity Program, which this past year enrolled 850 students, attracts talented students with disadvantaged backgrounds to UB and provides them with the support they need to succeed.
  • UB Slates Grand Opening For Toshiba Stroke Research Center, Unmatched In The World In Technology And Sophistication
    5/21/97
    The Toshiba Stroke Research Center at the University at Buffalo, one of the most advanced neuroimaging facilities in the world, will be showcased at grand opening ceremonies on Wednesday, May 28.
  • Sadness, Depression Can Bring On Or Worsen Symptoms In Asthmatic Children, UB Study Finds
    5/20/97
    Strong emotions -- particularly sadness, depression or a sense of loss -- trigger chemical signals that can cause or intensify asthma symptoms in asthmatic children, University at Buffalo researchers have found.
  • Chemotherapy Does Not Increase Risk of Cancer In Offspring of Patients Treated As Children, First Large Study Shows
    5/13/97
    Chemotherapy given to young cancer patients does not appear to increase the risk of cancer in their offspring, according to results of the first large study of children of survivors of pediatric cancer.
  • UB Civil Engineering Professor Named Recipient of Prestigious Naval Research Award
    5/12/97
    Cemal Basaran, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, has been named a recipient of a highly prestigious Department of Defense Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award.
  • Former Energy Secretary Hazel O'leary to Speak At UB
    5/9/97
    Hazel O'Leary, former U.S. secretary of energy, will speak at the first ALANA Convocation at the University at Buffalo, to be held on Friday, May 16, in the Student Union Theatre on the North Campus.
  • Lovers of The Great Lakes -- And Their Kids -- Invited to UB Forum
    5/9/97
    Everything you always wanted to know about Great Lakes fish and their environment -- but didn't know who to ask -- will be on display or otherwise available at a public forum to be held on Sunday, June 1.
  • UB to Hold Commencement Ceremonies May 11, May 16-18
    5/9/97
    About 5,500 students will be candidates to receive degrees in 14 commencement ceremonies to be held on Sunday, May 11, and Friday, May 16, through Sunday, May 18 at the University at Buffalo.
  • Williams to Deliver Harrington Lecture At UB Conference
    5/9/97
    Redford B. Williams, M.D., internationally known for his work on anger, hostility, coronary-prone behaviors and life-skills training, will deliver a Harrington Lecture at on Thursday, May 29.
  • Anonymous Donor Gives Additional $800,000 to Ubfor Distinguished Honors Scholars Program Cumulative Cash Gifts of $3.2 Million to Benefit 57 Students
    5/8/97
    The University at Buffalo Distinguished Honors Scholars Program has seen its support from an anonymous donor reach $3.2 million, bringing to 57 the number of students who will have their expenses paid for four years.