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‘Echo[es]’ explores visual poetry, typewriter art
3/2/26
The series of public lectures and hands-on workshops culminates in a “living wall” installation in May.
Williams works to expand pharmacy’s scope of practice
2/27/26
The pharmacy school's director of legislative advocacy is using his legal training to benefit current and future pharmacists.
AI may help patients missing permanent teeth
2/27/26
Orthodontic chair Thikriat Al-Jewair led a study using accurate algorithms to predict the most appropriate treatment approach.
Whittaker elected to National Academy of Engineering
2/26/26
The earthquake engineer’s work has made “countless communities and structures safer and more resilient.”
Exhibition celebrates Creeley’s 100th birthday
2/26/26
"Active Complement" honors the late UB faculty member, often cited as one of the most important and influential poets of the last half-century.
UB expert advocates for better screening for eating disorders
2/26/26
Clinical psychologist Lisa Ranzenhofer discusses atypical anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder recently added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
Archival encounter
2/25/26
A visit to UB's History of Medicine Collection sparked a new creative work by faculty member Crystal Z Campbell.
UB health sciences schools fare well in national ranking
2/25/26
The rankings by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research are determined by total funding obtained from the National Institutes of Health.
Diagnose earlier, treat smarter focus of Rare Disease Day
2/25/26
The annual event aims to raise awareness about rare diseases through education, collaboration and community engagement.
Longtime UB Council member Jonathan Dandes dies at 72
2/24/26
The longest-serving member of the UB Council was praised for his leadership and unwavering commitment to UB.
Reading the market in the stars
2/24/26
UB researcher Carrie Tirado Bramen explores astrological speculation and capitalism in Gilded Age America.
For women over 60, muscle strength matters
2/23/26
A UB-led study found that muscle strength is associated with significantly lower risk of death over an eight-year follow-up.

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'Is this a dagger which I see before me…?'
When University Communications photographer Meredith Forrest Kulwicki visits a class to document its activities, it's always interesting, but not quite as exciting as a combat choreography session! Recently, theatre and dance students gathered to hone their combat skills for their production of "Macbeth," which ran March 5-8. Set in spring 2026, this bold adaptation follows three college students — outsiders facing political and social pressures — who escape into Dungeons & Dragons.
Published March 13, 2026

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Making room for Agrusa Hall Work continues to clear the former Furnas lot and prepare the site for construction of Russell L. Agrusa Hall. Designed to meet the growing enrollment of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and to enhance the student experience, Agrusa Hall will encourage students to pursue their intellectual curiosity and tackle grand challenges. Learn more about this project. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Making room for Agrusa Hall
Work continues to clear the former Furnas lot and prepare the site for construction of Russell L. Agrusa Hall. Designed to meet the growing enrollment of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and to enhance the student experience, Agrusa Hall will encourage students to pursue their intellectual curiosity and tackle grand challenges. Learn more about this project. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Published March 11, 2026