News Releases

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

UB anthropologist named American Council on Education fellow
11/13/20
Peter F. Biehl was selected for the American Council on Education program that prepares participants for senior positions in college and university leadership.
Be mindful: Study shows mindfulness might not work as you expect
11/13/20
When it comes to “not sweating the small stuff,” mindfulness has its limitations, say UB researchers.
Study: UB sociologist says W.E.B. Du Bois’ legacy extends from civil rights to natural science
11/12/20
Du Bois actively engaged and incorporated non-racist natural science as part of his emancipatory struggles.
UB statement on increase in COVID-19 cases
11/11/20
UB closely monitoring an increase in COVID-19 cases among the UB community, which mirrors the uptick seen across Erie County, where UB’s three campuses are located.
UB graduate student wins award for leadership in veterans community
11/10/20
Student Veteran Leadership Awards recipient Justin Downey has also been appointed to SUNY's Student Voices Action Committee.
When devising a fundraising strategy, listen to your donors—not the experts
11/10/20
A new UB School of Management study found field tests better predicted donor behavior than industry experts or academic models.
UB launches study for household members of those who've tested positive for COVID-19
11/10/20
Western New Yorkers who were recently exposed to a household member who has tested positive for COVID-19 now have an opportunity to be treated with a promising drug being investigated for COVID-19 infection.
UB statement on WNY’s precautionary yellow-zone designation
11/10/20
The designation isn't expected to have a major impact on operations because UB is already testing thousands of people per week.
UB researcher narrows time window for administering specific treatment to infants with Krabbe disease
11/9/20
UB research is helping to define the best time to give a specific treatment to infants born with Krabbe disease. This treatment has been found to prolong life for these infants, for as long as a few years.
Biomedical engineers investigate engineered tissue to treat lung disease
11/9/20
The work may help discover new drugs to treat pulmonary fibrosis, a severe lung disease that has no cure.