Student Life

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UB lab cultivating use of virtual reality in the classroom
12/9/16
There is one foolproof way to grasp what UB researchers say could be a dramatic breakthrough in how people learn, technology with educational potential comparable to a tape recorder, video camera or computer monitor.
Police increase South Campus presence
12/2/16
University Police and the Buffalo Police department have increased patrols on and near the UB South Campus in response to multiple armed robberies and attempted robberies occurring over the past several weeks.
Media Advisory: Engineer to discuss building bridges in Africa
11/28/16
The discussion will include the efforts to UB students to build a bridge across a dangerous river in Kenya.
Smartphone app for early autism detection being developed by UB undergrad
11/11/16
Parents could use the technology at home to determine if there is a need for clinical examination.
Accounting juniors victorious in annual PwC Challenge
11/10/16
Five School of Management accounting students nabbed a $1,000 prize by winning this year's PwC Challenge.
Unique election night event to examine the campaign through artistic lens
11/2/16
The Technē Institute will present The Purple State, a participatory performance evening that explores the impact of social media on elections, voter behaviors and political polarization, on Nov. 8 in the UB Center for the Arts.
UB English prof to explore mystery and suspense fiction for The Great Courses
11/1/16
UB's David Schmid will chat live with online guests on Nov. 9 about a new course he’s presenting on mystery and suspense fiction for The Great Courses, a recorded library of non-credit college-level lectures designed for lifelong learners.
UB to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with more than a dozen events
10/27/16
Activities range from a tour of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus to workshops on securing venture capital and making the perfect pitch.
UB to explore issues that have sparked protests across the U.S.
10/21/16
To encourage discussion of emotional topics and understanding of different points of view, UB will bring together faculty, staff and students for a weeklong series of midday panel discussions Oct. 24-28.
Abuse of some prescription drugs can be risk for college sexual assaults, regretted sex
10/19/16
Research from UB's Research Institute on Addictions has found the abuse of prescription drugs by college students can play a role in negative sexual events such as sexual assault and regretted sex.