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  • Alexis Harrell takes photos in Old Town Warsaw during her Humanity in Action fellowship trip to Poland last summer.
    UB student wins prestigious Marshall Scholarship from British government
    1/5/23

    Alexis Harrell will explore how various forms of narrative shape Black experiences.

  • A distressed woman talking to her doctor.
    Could low-dose lithium treat long COVID? UB launches clinical trial to find out
    1/6/23

    Adults experiencing long COVID may be interested in a new University at Buffalo clinical trial that is testing low-dose lithium as a potential treatment. 

  • Ubehebe Crater in Death Valley National Park.
    Volcanic risk areas may be larger than previously thought, UB-led research in Death Valley suggests
    1/6/23

    Findings from a study, led by UB geologist Greg Valentine, could lead to policy changes that help save lives and infrastructure.

  • Members of the AI Institute for Exceptional Education team. From left: Ranga Setlur, Jinjun Xiong, Venu Govindaraju and Letitia Thomas. Photo: Douglas Levere.
    UB awarded $20 million to establish national AI institute to help children with speech, language disorders
    1/10/23

    The National Science Foundation-funded effort will address the nationwide shortage of speech-language pathologists, ensure at-risk children receive assistance.

  • A large group of Fast 46 participants stand on a stage together. Behind the group are UB banners.
    UB Fast 46 seeks nominations of alumni-run businesses
    1/10/23

    Named in honor of UB’s founding in 1846, the program elebrates the success of businesses owned or led by UB alumni and former students. 

  • UB logo.
    Nouh, Cook awarded Meyerson award
    1/11/23

    The award is UB’s highest honor for undergraduate mentoring.

  • A man holds a diamond-shaped crystal in front of his face.
    Media Advisory: U.S. crystal contest judging to occur Saturday at UB
    1/11/23

    UB professors and local public school teachers will examine more than 160 crystals grown nationwide and shipped to Buffalo by K-12 students, teachers.

  • Black and white image of aerosols being uniformally dispersed.
    Study: New ‘whipping jet’ sprayer controls how aerosols move
    1/18/23

    The invention could benefit pharmaceutical, automotive, food processing, carbon capture and other industries.

  • Disney villian Captain Hook, the crocodile and hero Peter Pan.
    Study finds values of Disney’s heroes and villains stable across eight decades
    1/13/23

    Researchers tested whether there was a change in Disney’s value-laden content over time based on the box office success of previous Disney pictures.

  • Brian Williams.
    Gun violence, racism are topics of talk and discussion with Brian Williams, MD
    1/13/23

    On Feb. 2, the surgeon and author who gained national prominence working against racism and gun violence after treating ambushed Dallas cops in 2016 will share his story at Jacobs School event.

  • Illustration of STEM-related icons, including beakers, rockets, robots on a blue background.
    UB researchers awarded $1.5 million NSF grant to boost STEM students’ outcomes
    1/18/23

    Program will use inclusive learning community model to fund scholarships and provide support services to 25 full-time students.

  • Omicron trendong data on chart form featuring a line chart in the foreground with a person writing the word "omicron" in the background.
    Omicron caused fewer cases of MIS-C in children than delta, and they were milder
    1/19/23

    A new study is one of the first to reveal that there were fewer cases of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) during the omicron wave of the pandemic than the delta wave. 

  • Graphic of the interlocking UB logo.
    Statement from University Police regarding the investigation into the death of Tyler Lewis
    1/17/23

    University Police remains committed to providing the family of Tyler Lewis with a full and transparent account of what occurred.

  • Boxes of cannabis products with claims of the products' benefits, on a shelf in a store. on.
    Study: U.S. cannabis advertising policies suffer from a lack of consistency
    1/18/23

    Lack of guidance in the U.S. compared to Canada makes things confusing for advertisers and also opens up the potential for public health harms, researchers say.

  • Interlocking UB in front of university seal with blue tint.
    Renowned fashion photographer and NBC’s ‘The Voice’ finalist to gift photoshoots, music to WNY children with disabilities
    1/20/23

    Award-winning fashion photographer Rick Guidotti and NBC’s “The Voice” finalist Joshua Vacanti will visit the UB Department of Pediatric and Community Dentistry.

  • Aerial view of South Campus.
    Online programs for nursing, engineering management among nation’s best
    1/24/23

    The U.S. News & World Report rankings spotlight the value of these innovative educational offerings.

  • Bone density hip and lumbarspine analysis report with a stethoscope and model vertabra lying on top of the report.
    Obstructive sleep apnea tied to weaker bones and teeth in adults
    1/26/23

    In addition to increasing the risk of fractures, low bone mineral density impacts oral health, causing teeth to become loose and dental implants to fail.

  • Inner tooth anatomy.
    UB receives grant to improve root canal treatment alternative
    1/26/23

    The research will investigate the effects of enzyme MMP-9 on multiple types of cells involved in the pulpal healing process.

  • Portrait of a man in a blue shirt standing in a science lab.
    UB receives $2.1 million grant to prevent toxic side effects of leukemia treatment
    1/29/23

    The project aims to develop drugs that target cancer cells as well as drugs that may help prevent anti-cancer molecules from harming healthy cells.

  • Graphic of the interlocking UB logo.
    UPD, law enforcement partners continue investigation in fatal stabbing case
    1/25/23
    With assistance from local, state and federal law enforcement partners, UB Police continue to make progress in the investigation of the fatal stabbing case of SUNY Buffalo State University student Tyler Lewis.
  • Graphic of the interlocking UB logo.
    Statement from Chris Bartolomei, Chief of University Police
    1/30/23

    University Police is moving into the final stages of our comprehensive investigation and expect the district attorney will take action on the case in the very near future.

  • Drawing of Cinderella characters standing on a book.
    UB Theatre and Dance Announces Spring 2023 Season
    2/16/23

    The UB Department of Theatre and Dance hosts a season of dance, musicals and drama including favorites like Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella and many more.

  • Baird Point on North Campus at sunset.
    Historic faculty hiring presents unprecedented opportunity for UB
    1/31/23

    UB plans to hire upward of 200 full-time faculty over the next two years.

University News

  • 12/22/25 Mukherjee receives Society for Risk Analysis Distinguished Young Risk Analyst Award
  • 12/22/25 Karen Frank joins UB’s Jacobs School as chair of pathology and anatomical sciences
  • 12/19/25 The legacy of the Moynihan Report
  • 12/19/25 UB solidifies leadership in AI, data science in 2025
  • 12/18/25 2025: A look back at UB’s research and creative activities
  • 12/18/25 New study guides climate modelers on partnering with Indigenous communities
  • 12/18/25 2025: University at Buffalo solidifies leadership in AI, data science
  • 12/18/25 2025 in photos
  • 12/18/25 UB’s AI momentum continues
  • 12/17/25 Nine from UPD awarded highest honors
  • 12/17/25 Researchers say funding is critical to understanding the effects of social media
  • 12/17/25 UB research key to powerful new tools to diagnose MS earlier
  • 12/17/25 FOXG1 expert Soo-Kyung Lee to be honored at next Spotlight Symposia
  • 12/16/25 Binge drinking and cannabis use among 12th graders
  • 12/16/25 Balu-Iyer named fellow of National Academy of Inventors
  • 12/15/25 Pharmacy students partner with Tops
  • 12/15/25 Indigenous Studies is cookin'
  • 12/15/25 Tracking forever chemicals shows not all isomers are distributed equally
  • 12/15/25 Empire AI powers bold new research at UB, from surgery to climate science
  • 12/15/25 Empire AI powers bold new UB research
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  • 2/4/22 Ergonomics for Office & Home workspaces
  • 7/24/25 Strengthening Communication with Your Manager - UB Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 7/24/25 Lessons Learned from the Pandemic at Work: Panel Discussion

Learn CPR and AED use with the American Heart Association

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that can help save a person’s life if their breathing or heart stops. The Recreation and Wellness Committee is dedicated to promoting and maintaining the latest health and safety policies across UB. 

Please note: If someone on a UB Campus goes into cardiac arrest and emergency services need to be called, call University Police at 645-2222. Do not call 911 if you are on a UB Campus.

Hands-Only CPR plus AED – Female Body Example

Hands-Only CPR plus AED – Male Body Example

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