News Releases

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

  • Are charismatic leaders born or made?
    3/8/12
    Are leaders successful because of their charisma? Or do they develop charisma by being good leaders? That is the chicken-and-egg question addressed by Prasad Balkundi, assistant professor of organization and human resources in the University at Buffalo School of Management, in a recently published paper in The Journal of Applied Psychology.
  • Youth Smoking Demographics Described in Surgeon General's Report
    3/8/12
    More U.S. high school students and young adults report that they have smoked in the past 30 days than older adults, according to a chapter in the U.S. Surgeon General Report on youth smoking that was released today.
  • What Does Chronic Stress in Adolescence Mean at the Molecular Level?
    3/7/12
    Chronic stress has a more powerful effect on the brain during adolescence than in adulthood and now there's proof at the molecular level, according to findings published in Neuron by University at Buffalo researchers.
  • UB Undergraduates Showcase Research to Elected Officials and SUNY Chancellor
    3/7/12
    Four University at Buffalo students presented original research in diverse fields to elected officials and State University of New York Chancellor Nancy Zimpher as part of "Discovery -- An Undergraduate Showcase," a symposium on undergraduate research and creative activities presented by the SUNY Faculty Senate.
  • Where There Is Smoke, There May Be Developmental Problems for Kids
    3/7/12
    The dangers of cigarette smoking are common knowledge. And when it comes to smoking while pregnant, life-threatening health hazards extend to the fetus and newborn.
  • Center for the Arts Video Production Group Nominated for 2012 New York Emmy Award
    3/5/12
    The Center for the Arts Video Production Group at the University at Buffalo has been nominated for a 2012 New York Emmy Award. The honor recognizes a promotional video on the Buffalo Philharmonic Youth Concert Series produced by the Center for the Arts Video Production Group and UB's Division of Student Affairs.
  • Imagination Movers -- Live! To BringRock-O-Matic Tour 2012 to UB
    3/5/12
    The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present Imagination Movers -- Live! on Tuesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, Center for the Arts, UB North Campus.
  • Political Scientists Available for Super Tuesday Races, Results and Reactions
    3/5/12
    Two University at Buffalo political science professors are available as expert sources for analysis of Super Tuesday Republican presidential primaries and the candidates still in the race.
  • Unexpected Crustacean Diversity Discovered in Northern Freshwater Ecosystems
    3/2/12
    Freshwater ecosystems in northern regions are home to significantly more species of water fleas than traditionally thought, adding to evidence that regions with vanishing waters contain unique animal life.
  • Space Shuttle Software Advances UB Student Group's Community Service Mission
    3/2/12
    Simulated missions to space have recently begun launching from Jarvis Hall on the University at Buffalo North Campus, thanks to a donation from Exciting Simulations to the UB chapter of Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UB-SEDS).