News Releases

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

  • UB Rises in Rank Among Top National Universities
    9/12/12
    The University at Buffalo is again ranked as one of the best universities in the country, according to the annual "Best Colleges" rankings released today by U.S. News and World Report.
  • UB Historian Erik Seeman to Speak on "The Feast of the Dead"
    9/11/12
    A free public talk by Erik Seeman, professor of history at the University at Buffalo, will focus on The Feast of the Dead, a fascinating and ancient Huron ritual, detailed in its preparation, loving in its performance, but often troubling for non-Indian witnesses to behold.
  • The Internet. Smartphones. What's next?
    9/11/12
    What's the next gadget that will change the world? There is no obvious answer, but chances are the topic will be discussed frequently this week in Niagara Falls, where more than 100 scientists and engineers from around the world will meet to speak about the latest advancements in electronics and other devices.
  • UB Researchers to Develop Scientific Approach to Assess Return to Play After Concussion
    9/11/12
    University at Buffalo sports medicine researchers have been awarded $100,000 from NFL Charities to develop the most objective, scientific method of determining when an athlete who has had a concussion can safely return to play.
  • Back to Buffalo 4: UB Alumni Dance Concert
    9/11/12
    The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present Back to Buffalo 4: UB Alumni Dance Concert on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Drama Theatre in the Center for the Arts, UB North Campus. The performance is sponsored in part by the UB Alumni Association.
  • UB Researchers Help Make the Impossible Possible by Combining Cutting-Edge Branches of Science
    9/11/12
    Will humans ever control lightning? Could we make the invisible visible, and vice versa? It's those questions and more that researchers such as Natalia Litchinitser, an associate professor of electrical engineering at the University at Buffalo, are exploring in the evolving field of modern optics.
  • UB Scholarship Gala Set For Nov. 9
    9/11/12
    Lois and Michael Cropp, MD, and Sharon and Mark Hamister -- all longtime University at Buffalo supporters -- will serve as co-chairs for the seventh annual UB Scholarship Gala. The event will take place from 6-11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, in the Edward Wright Practice Facility on the UB North Campus. Independent Health and Verizon are the presenting sponsors for this year's event.
  • MEDIA ADVISORY; U.S. Navy Rear Admiral 'Comes Home' to Speak at UB on 9/11
    9/10/12

    The University at Buffalo School of Nursing will host a presentation by Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle on Sept. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. on UB's South Campus.

  • Media Advisory: UB Concussion Management Clinic to Announce Important National Grant
    9/10/12
    UB's concussion researchers will announce an important grant from a major, national sports organization.
  • Ancient, Bottom-Dwelling Critter Proves: Newer Isn't Always Better
    9/7/12
    Tiny creatures called rhabdopleurids have outlasted more elaborate species that also descended from a common ancestor, according to a new study led by a University at Buffalo geologist.