News Releases

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

  • Thai University to Honor UB Law Professor David M. Engel
    12/27/10
    A University at Buffalo Law School professor with a special interest in the legal system and culture of Thailand will receive the honorary degree of doctor of laws from one of that nation's major universities.
  • Media Advisory: UB Adopt a Family program brightening the holidays for 14 local families
    12/21/10
    The holidays will be a little warmer and brighter for a number of local families in need thanks to the University at Buffalo's Adopt a Family program.
  • Computing for a Cause: UB's Geeks Help Disabled Veterans Talk, Surf the Web, Gain Independence
    12/21/10
    Computer science might not be the obvious major for students looking to change the world. But two teams of University at Buffalo students are proving that programming can translate into compassion.
  • Obesity Increases Risk of Death in Severe Vehicle Crashes, Study Shows
    12/21/10
    Moderately and morbidly obese persons face many health issues -- heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, gallbladder disease and others. Now, increased chances of dying while driving during a severe auto accident can be added to the list.
  • New Incubator Firms Contribute to the Growth of Western New York's Knowledge Economy
    12/20/10
    The University at Buffalo Technology Incubator welcomed three new companies in 2010, furthering its mission of providing emerging businesses with the technical, business and financial assistance they need to become a force in Western New York's developing knowledge economy.
  • Gifted Math Program Seeks Nominations
    12/20/10
    The University at Buffalo's Gifted Math Program is accepting nominations of outstanding sixth-grade mathematics students submitted by schools and parents for its fall 2011 entering class.
  • Ion Channel Responsible for Pain Identified by UB Neuroscientists
    12/17/10
    University at Buffalo neuroscience researchers conducting basic research on ion channels have demonstrated a process that could have a profound therapeutic impact on pain.
  • $2.7 Million Grant Funds Study on Effects of Long-Term Stress on Police Officers
    12/16/10
    Police work is one of the most stressful jobs in society, but little is known about the effects of this stress on an officer's long-term health. John Violanti, PhD, professor of social and preventive medicine in the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions, hopes to fill this information void through a five-year $2.7 million grant from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  • Students Create Collaborative Tourism Plan for 'Route 16' Cattaraugus Communities
    12/15/10
    Anyone familiar with the Route 16 corridor in Cattaraugus County can cite its many attractions: inspiring natural beauty, friendly inhabitants, a plethora of recreational opportunities -- including kayaking, fishing, hiking and horseback riding -- alpaca, bison and dairy farms, maple sugar festivals and rodeos, and arts, cultural and historical tourist sites. But they know the drawbacks of the area as well: occasional dangerous terrain, low per capita income, inaccessibility and poor signage -- just to name a few.
  • RIA Researcher Awarded $1.8 Million to Study the Implications of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol on Later Risk of Addiction
    12/15/10
    Roh-Yu Shen, senior research scientist at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA), has received a $1.8 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to continue her study of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.