Media Advisories

News about upcoming UB events that may be of interest to the media.

Media Advisory: UB symposium to spotlight researcher behind FOXG1 drug undergoing clinical trials
4/20/26
Spotlight Symposia Series will honor Soo-Kyung Lee, whose work is driven by her daughter’s rare neurodevelopmental disorder.
2026 Buffalo Startup Week inspires founders and funders
4/13/26
Events open pathways for every stage of entrepreneurship, from students and pre-founders to established startups and investors.
Media advisory: UB conference to examine how climate change, emerging contaminants impact health in Asia
4/9/26
Free event will explore solutions to climate-driven pollution and health risks in Asia and beyond.
Media Advisory: UB dental school partners with TeamSmile and Buffalo Bills to offer free oral care to underserved kids
3/30/26
Approximately 260 children will attend April 2 event at Orchard Park training center.
Media Advisory: School of Dental Medicine celebrates newly renovated orthodontics clinic in April 1 ceremony
3/25/26
Updated clinic will be officially named for former department chair C. Brian Preston.
Media Advisory: UB School of Dental Medicine to host day of free dental care for veterans
3/2/26
11th annual Dentistry Smiles on Veterans Program gives back to those who have served their country.
Media Advisory: “Diagnose Earlier, Treat Smarter” is focus of UB’s annual Rare Disease Day for providers, patients and community partners
2/24/26
UB will will host its annual Rare Disease Day event from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 955 Main St., Buffalo.
UB to host 850 high schoolers for Science Exploration Day on March 18
2/20/26
Students will learn about AI, robotics, biotech, genetics and more from scientists, engineers and health care professionals.
UB’s international design competition exhibition opens Jan. 28
1/21/26
Over the past several months, seven teams of architects and consultants from around the world have been developing their entries for The Resilient Campus.
Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel Bring Southern Rock Soul to the UB Center for the Arts this Spring
11/18/25
Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts, the second-generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion and six-string mastery.