News Releases

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

  • For Technological Achievements, Govindaraju Wins Trio of Awards from Academic Groups, Industry
    10/26/10
    Venu Govindaraju, PhD, UB Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, has received three major awards in recognition of his continued record of achievement in technological innovation.
  • Second "Experience Hendrix" show added on Nov. 15 at UB
    10/26/10
    The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts and Steve Litman Presents announce that due to overwhelming demand, a second Experience Hendrix performance has been added for Monday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre in the Center for the Arts, UB North Campus.
  • Mobile Apps for Serendipity and Sound Gardens Connect City Dwellers to Their Surroundings
    10/26/10
    In an urban environment, how can technology cultivate a sense of community and connect us with the world around us? Two new projects by University at Buffalo media architect and researcher Mark Shepard address that question, enabling city dwellers to leverage their cell phones as tools for discovery as they navigate city streets and other public spaces.
  • University at Buffalo Expert Praises Federal Government's Anti-bullying Initiative
    10/26/10
    The Department of Education's recent nationwide letter urging educators to combat bullying in their schools is a strong and significant message that this abusive behavior will no longer be tolerated, according to a University at Buffalo education professor instrumental in the university's new center to prevent bullying and school violence.
  • Financial Times Ranks UB School of Management's Executive MBA Program as One of World's Best
    10/25/10
    The University at Buffalo School of Management's Executive MBA (EMBA) program has been ranked as one of best in the world by the Financial Times. Making its first appearance in this ranking, the UB School of Management placed No. 51 out of 100 for its EMBA program, offered in Buffalo and Singapore.
  • Media Advisory: UB Law School Mitchell Lecture Features International Law Scholar Henry J. Richardson III on Oct. 27
    10/25/10
    Henry J. Richardson III, a leading international law scholar with special interest in Africa, will deliver the 2010 Mitchell Lecture at the University at Buffalo's Law School from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
  • 'Fracking' Mobilizes Uranium in Marcellus Shale, UB Research Finds
    10/25/10
    Scientific and political disputes over drilling Marcellus shale for natural gas have focused primarily on the environmental effects of pumping millions of gallons of water and chemicals deep underground to blast through rocks to release the natural gas. But University at Buffalo researchers have now found that that process -- called hydraulic fracturing or "fracking"-- also causes uranium that is naturally trapped inside Marcellus shale to be released, raising additional environmental concerns.
  • Shibley Named Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning
    10/25/10
    Robert G. Shibley, long-time faculty member and a lead developer of both the University at Buffalo and City of Buffalo's comprehensive plans, has been named dean of the UB School of Architecture and Planning.
  • UB's Millard Fillmore College to Hold Open House
    10/25/10
    The University at Buffalo's Millard Fillmore College -- the university's division for continuing education -- will hold its annual Open House 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in 128 Parker Hall on the South Campus.
  • Ed Morrison: Coming Home to Make a Difference
    10/22/10
    When Ed Morrison took his position as chief marketing officer for the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in August 2010, there was no slow, getting-to-know-you period of adjustment. The dental school was in the middle of the accreditation process and Morrison had to jump in to help with preparation and assessment.