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Andrew Whittaker elected to National Academy of Engineering
2/23/26
An earthquake engineer, Whittaker’s work has made ‘countless communities and structures safer and more resilient.’
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.
Enrollment in AI-focused degrees surges at University at Buffalo
2/19/26
New Department of AI and Society, funded by a $5 million state grant, pairs AI with communication, geospatial analysis and other disciplines.
Mitchell Lecture to address populist alliances in an authoritarian era
2/10/26
Philosopher Elizabeth Anderson will deliver a lecture on Feb. 27 titled ‘The Protestant Work Ethic and the Roots of Populist Authoritarianism.’
University at Buffalo named a top producer of U.S. Fulbright scholars
2/3/26
UB is one of 25 institutions nationwide to receive the designation.
UB online programs in nursing, engineering management among top 10 nationwide
1/27/26
The rankings, from U.S. News & World Report, highlight the excellence of these innovative educational courses.
Siwei Lyu named director of Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
1/21/26
SUNY Distinguished Professor is a leading expert on deepfakes and mitigating misinformation online.
Mukherjee receives Society for Risk Analysis Distinguished Young Risk Analyst Award
12/22/25
Mukherjee’s research advances the field of risk science by integrating operations research and artificial intelligence.
2025: University at Buffalo solidifies leadership in AI, data science
12/18/25
UB is tapping AI’s incredible power to address global challenges by advancing education, research and outreach.
Empire AI powers bold new research at UB, from surgery to climate science
12/15/25
New wave of projects push innovation in these high-stakes challenges.