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Preventing violence, protecting mental health focus of 22nd Annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar
3/6/26
Event is a forum for school safety stakeholders to learn about important topics tied to protecting children, schools and communities.
UB to host national artificial intelligence leaders this June
3/5/26
The summit will explore AI’s incredible potential to improve health care, education, the environment and other areas.
UB researchers advance solvent-based recycling for flexible plastics
3/5/26
New studies suggest the energy efficient and eco-friendly approach could help reuse millions of tons of plastics.
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.