• UB recognizes faculty excellence in mentoring
    11/6/26

    Six UB faculty members were honored for their role in guiding undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers.

  • Sexual violence reporting: What employees need to know
    11/6/26

    UBNow sat down with Sharon Nolan-Weiss, who shared important information for faculty and staff.

  • UB free eye clinic is a dream come true
    11/6/26

    Clinic started by students from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences opened to the public in October.

  • UB honors exceptional scholarly achievement
    11/5/26

    Faculty excellence in scholarship can be seen in a substantial body of work developed over time and in exceptional contributions early in a career. 

  • UB experts analyze midterm results
    11/5/26

    Faculty members from political science and law shed light on what turned out to be a big night for Democrats.

  • Spectrum alums to give talk Nov. 19
    11/5/26

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sara DiNatale and Poynter Institute Managing Editor Ren LaForme will address what it takes to make great local journalism.

  • UB honors excellence in teaching and learning
    11/4/26

    Nine UB faculty will be celebrated on Thursday for their contributions to teaching, instructional innovation and mentorship at UB’s inaugural Faculty Recognition Reception.

  • Beetle poop and an 'evolutionary whodunit'
    11/4/26

    UB scientists have found evidence that different species of yeast have shared genes  — and the guts and droppings of beetles may have helped make it happen.

  • Reanimating Du Bois’ groundbreaking theory
    11/3/26

    UB researcher and colleagues developed multiple-item survey measures to test the ideas central to double consciousness.

  • UB tops out Agrusa Hall with signed steel beam
    11/3/26

    Monday's ceremony is the latest milestone for the $111 million building that is projected to open in 2029.

  • Social work researcher receives NIAAA grant
    11/3/26

    Project led by Elizabeth Bowen aims to better understand how changes in recovery capital over time can influence the recovery journey for people with alcohol use disorder.

  • Helping families eat healthier
    11/2/26

    NIH-funded study is designed to test a new family-based approach to early obesity prevention that aims to make the healthy choice the feasible, appealing and easy choice.

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  • Doors wide open

    Art in the Open is a free event that invites the community to explore UB’s vibrant arts scene and experience how art is made at UB. Presented by the Center for the Arts in collaboration with the departments of Art, Arts Management, Media Study, Music, and Theatre and Dance, as well as UB Art Galleries, guests had the chance late last month to meet university artists and go behind the scenes to get a glimpse of works in progress while enjoying live music and dance performances, exploring exhibitions, touring studios, viewing films and more. Photos: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

    Published November 6, 2026

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Social media's broken promise

Once excited about the promise of social media, Yini Zhang is now far less sanguine. In this episode of Driven to Discover, she explains the many forces at play on our feeds today and their broader impact on politics and society—for better and for worse. Listen to the full podcast

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