News Releases

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

Prosperity Scholarship at UB again expands to a record class
6/20/14
The University at Buffalo’s Prosperity Scholarship program welcomes its newest class of young, promising scholars, the biggest selection of students in the scholarship’s history and the program’s latest statement claiming many of Western New York’s best and brightest students as its own.
Former School of Social Work dean receives CSWE Lifetime Achievement Award
6/20/14
The Council on Social Work Education – the nation’s most respected social work education organization – has honored University at Buffalo School of Social Work Dean Emeritus Lawrence Shulman with its Significant Lifetime Achievement in Social Work Education Award.
UB’s Graduate School of Education provides a new tool for implementing Common Core learning standards
6/19/14
The University at Buffalo’s Graduate School of Education will take a leading role helping teachers prepare for Common Core Learning Standards, adding to the coalition of educators in support of new college and career readiness standards for all students, the dean of the school said today.
UB-led health care team to help Jamaica fight HIV and HCV
6/19/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo faculty together with Buffalo business leaders visited Jamaica to conduct foundational meetings with the Jamaica Ministry of Health to collaborate on developing programs for Jamaica in the study and treatment of HIV and hepatitis C (HCV).
Drug combating severe nausea in pregnancy begins clinical trial
6/18/14
The first randomized, double-blind, two-arm clinical trial to test gabapentin as a treatment for severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, begins this summer at UB.
Media Advisory: UB experts available to discuss cancellation of Redskins’ trademarks by U.S. Patent Office
6/18/14
Two professors of Native American studies at the University at Buffalo are available to take press calls regarding the U.S. Patent Office canceling six trademarks belonging to the Washington Redskins football team, saying they are offensive to Native Americans.
Families grow more comfortable with anatomical gifts: 500 will attend UB memorial service
6/18/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Increased social acceptance, economic considerations and the fact that more baby boomers are dying have significantly increased the number of people opting to leave their bodies to medical science.
Antibiotic developed 50 years ago may be the key to fighting ‘superbugs’
6/18/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Scientists at the University at Buffalo are turning to an old class of antibiotics to fight new superbugs resistant to modern medicine.
UB co-sponsors NY pavilion at BIO International Convention
6/16/14
The University at Buffalo’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences will partner with the Buffalo Niagara Enterprise, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and National Grid to sponsor New York’s pavilion at the 2014 BIO International Convention, the world’s largest event for the biotechnology industry being held June 23-26 in San Diego.
Caffeine affects boys and girls differently after puberty, study finds
6/16/14
Caffeine intake by children and adolescents has been rising for decades, due in large part to the popularity of caffeinated sodas and energy drinks, which now are marketed to children as young as four. Despite this, there is little research on the effects of caffeine on young people.