News Releases

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

Afghan refugees in WNY will benefit from mental health support thanks to a New York State grant
4/14/26
New York State has awarded the Department of Psychiatry a grant to provide culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed mental health support for Western New York’s Afghan community.
JAMA paper points to specific signs of pediatric concussion
4/13/26
Early career scientist from UB is a co-author on the study, which provides important information for clinicians and bystanders alike.
2026 Buffalo Startup Week inspires founders and funders
4/13/26
Events open pathways for every stage of entrepreneurship, from students and pre-founders to established startups and investors.
Study: Inflammation is linked to preference for digital socializing over face-to-face for some
4/10/26
Lee’s study helps identify vulnerable populations by showing how naturally-occurring inflammation is related to and affecting actual daily social behaviors.
UB study rethinks the dropout-crime connection
4/9/26
The research shows that the link between dropout and crime varies by pathway, particularly if a student is pushed or pulled out of school.
Media advisory: UB conference to examine how climate change, emerging contaminants impact health in Asia
4/9/26
Free event will explore solutions to climate-driven pollution and health risks in Asia and beyond.
Penguin 'toxicologists’ find forever chemicals in remote Patagonia
4/8/26
Study from UB and UC Davis researchers shows non-invasive way animals can help monitor their environment.
Why doesn’t the U.S. recycle more plastic? New study points to lack of access.
4/8/26
Recycling infrastructure inequities in the South, sparsely populated states tied to lower income, less-college educated communities.
Remote work takes toll on audit leaders
4/8/26
New study finds strain on work-life balance could affect talent pipeline.
Study: Diabetes prevalence in American neighborhoods is influenced by historic and contemporary structural racism
4/8/26
Diabetes is more prevalent in neighborhoods where historic residential redlining occurred and where contemporary structural racism persists, according to a new study.