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4/9/26
The nanomaterial vanadyl hydroxide behaves more like a pseudocapacitor than a battery when it forms as a star-shaped structure, a UB study has found.
Why doesn’t the U.S. recycle more plastic? New study points to lack of access
4/9/26
Areas with less wealth and formal education often have fewer nearby facilities, making recycling more difficult and expensive.
UB delivers more than $1M to faculty impacted by grant cancellations
4/8/26
UB LAUNCH and UB COMPLETE helped mitigate the negative impacts of the murky federal funding landscape.
UB neurologist discusses Alice in Wonderland syndrome
4/8/26
The condition, which Osman Farooq has studied for more than a decade, distorts perception.
UB expert on eating disorders to lobby for federal funding
4/7/26
Nursing professor Alyssa Hamel will advocate for more funding on Capitol Hill as part of National Eating Disorder Advocacy Day.
NEAR connects graduate students to faculty, staff mentors
4/7/26
The initiative aims to help students address the personal challenges many face while pursuing their advanced degrees.
UB schools among best in U.S. News grad school rankings
4/7/26
UB professional schools and programs are among the best in the nation according to the magazine's new rankings of the nation’s Best Graduate Schools.
FDA approves cancer drug based on trial led by UB researcher
4/6/26
The approval of the drug for patients who are 12 and older with classical Hodgkin lymphoma was based on results of a clinical trial led by Kara Kelly.
Dental school unveils renovated orthodontics clinic
4/6/26
The transformed space has been officially named in honor of C. Brian Preston, a former department chair.
UB study outlines life-enhancement paths for those in long-term care
4/6/26
The findings show that engagement for the residents is more than just offering activities — design and delivery matter.
Complete rehab of Parker part of next round of South Campus construction
4/3/26
An energy hub powered by a geothermal wellfield is also part of the $110-million project.
How one fat molecule can help trigger both cell limbo and cell death
4/3/26
A UB study sheds light on why some cells remain alive but no longer divide.

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Check out a Plant
UB Libraries held "Check out a Plant" last week in Silverman Library, giving students, faculty and staff a chance to plant seeds — with supplied soil and seeds — or grab a plant to go. More than 170 attendees also discovered local and native plants, and learned about environmentally friendly planting practices and campus sustainability initiatives. Photos: Douglas Levere
Published April 14, 2026

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Lead the Charge on Giving Day

Faculty and staff members are "Leading the Charge" on UB Giving Day! Join them and make an impact today.

Big score for Blue Table UB Athletics presented Blue Table food pantry with a check for $2,656.41 at an event on April 8 in the Student Union. The funds were raised through Athletics’ first-ever meat raffle promotion at the Nov. 19 UB football game that generated nearly 500 ticket sales and earned national attention with a feature on ESPN's SportsCenter. Victor E. Bull is seen here presenting the check to Brianna Bengert, student needs coordinator, alongside Mark Alnutt, vice president and director of athletics, and Brian Hamluk, vice president for student life (far right). Photo: Paul Hokanson
Big score for Blue Table
UB Athletics presented Blue Table food pantry with a check for $2,656.41 at an event on April 8 in the Student Union. The funds were raised through Athletics’ first-ever meat raffle promotion at the Nov. 19 UB football game that generated nearly 500 ticket sales and earned national attention with a feature on ESPN's SportsCenter. Victor E. Bull is seen here presenting the check to Brianna Bengert, student needs coordinator, alongside Mark Alnutt, vice president and director of athletics, and Brian Hamluk, vice president for student life (far right). Photo: Paul Hokanson
Published April 15, 2026