News Releases

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

UB expert breaks down the science behind possible flooding
11/23/14
UB expert Joseph Atkinson can discuss how flooding could affect Western New York as warmer weather settles over areas that received huge amounts of snowfall this week.
Fatigue is key issue for storm’s first responders, says UB expert
11/20/14
First responders are working endless shifts, not getting home to care for their families, sleeping at the barracks and eating whatever they can find,” says UB expert John Violanti.
A "Tale of Two Cities?" Snowstorm has parallels to Dickens' novel, UB English professor says
11/20/14
The use of the Dickens term is not necessarily inappropriate for the current state of affairs, says David Schmid, a UB associate professor of English.
A 3-D, talking map for the blind (and everyone else)
11/19/14
Touch-responsive maps designed in part by UB researchers give independence to the visually impaired.
UB Media Advisory: Political satirist John Oliver’s appearance at UB postponed
11/18/14
Tonight’s appearance by political satirist John Oliver as part of the University at Buffalo’s Distinguished Speakers Series has been postponed until Dec. 3 due to winter severe weather conditions and travel restrictions that continue to affect the region.
UB again among the top 20 U.S. universities hosting international students
11/17/14
More than 8,000 international students in WNY — 6,504 at UB — contributed over $194 million to the economy.
UB medical students bring ‘Tar Wars’ tobacco-free message to hundreds of fourth and fifth graders
11/17/14
BUFFALO, N.Y.— As the Great American Smokeout gets adult smokers thinking about quitting this week, hundreds of elementary school children will learn from University at Buffalo medical students about why they should never start smoking, thanks to a national tobacco-free education program called Tar Wars.
A carry-on that charges your smartphone (and more)
11/17/14
UB engineering student helps develop Bluesmart, a self-weighing, auto-locking, gadget-filled suitcase
UB’s Career Community creating global mentoring network
11/17/14
University at Buffalo senior Michael Kwame Twum knows firsthand how his university can change his life. He landed three coveted internships, beating out others with more traditional qualifications, all because of his contacts with UB’s Office of Career Services.
Three UB faculty members named SUNY Distinguished Professors
11/14/14
Three University at Buffalo faculty members were appointed SUNY Distinguished Professors, the highest faculty rank in the SUNY system, at the SUNY Board of Trustees’ meeting on Nov. 6.