Awards

News about awards and recognition earned by UB and members of our community. (see all topics)

Two UB undergraduates win prestigious Goldwater scholarships
5/14/19
The Goldwater is the premier scholarship in the U.S. for undergraduate students pursuing research careers in STEM fields.
UB nursing professor wins ASPAN journalism award for published research
5/13/19
Carla Jungquist, PhD, associate professor in the University at Buffalo School of Nursing, received the 2019 Mary Hanna Memorial Journalism Award from the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) for excellence in published nursing knowledge.
UB students, alums awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
5/6/19
The award is one of the most competitive and respected scientific fellowships in the U.S.
UB to hold commencement ceremonies May 3-22
4/30/19
Some 5,799 students are candidates to receive 6,392 degrees and certificates during UB’s 2019 commencement ceremonies being held May 3-22.
Hopkins to receive Norton Medal, UB’s highest honor, at commencement
4/26/19
L. Nelson Hopkins, who has transformed the way the medical field thinks about and treats cerebrovascular disorders, will be awarded theNorton Medal, UB’s highest honor, during the 2019 commencement ceremonies being held May 3-19.
UB earns high marks in green power usage
4/23/19
UB tops the MAC, and ranks among the top 10 colleges and universities in the nation in green power usage.
UB pharmacy’s Jason Sprowl receives AACP New Investigator Award
4/5/19
Jason Sprowl, PhD, assistant professor in the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, has received a 2019 New Investigator Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).
Three UB faculty members named SUNY Distinguished Professors
4/5/19
Three UB faculty members – Anthony Campagnari, Gary Giovino and John Richard – have been named State University of New York Distinguished Professors, the highest faculty rank in the SUNY system.
UB ranks 3rd in climate action among 250 institutions worldwide
4/4/19
Times Higher Education rankings recognize universities across the world for their social and economic impact, based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
UB engineer awarded $1.8 million to develop aerogel insulation
3/27/19
The material could help reduce utility bills, improve energy efficiency of residential and commercial buildings.