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Telehealth boomed during COVID, but not everywhere
12/4/25
A School of Management study found widespread inefficiencies, especially in rural areas and the Midwest.
Trail mix
12/4/25
UB engineering professor Corey Schimpf finds joy maintaining the trails at Zoar Valley.
Rapid dissemination of new concussion, TBI guidelines urged
12/3/25
UB expert John Leddy says quick implementation of the new guidelines for primary care providers will benefit patients sooner.
Crosby renovation awarded grand prize by AIA Buffalo/WNY
12/3/25
UB architecture student Pouya Pakkhesal was also recognized at the chapter's Architecture Design Awards program.
Number of pain sites matters for cognitive function
12/3/25
A UB study suggests that chronic pain experienced in more than one site is strongly associated with a faster decline later in life.
New membrane sets record for separating hydrogen from CO2
12/2/25
The unexpected finding could inspire new designs for industrial gas separation technologies.
UB to offer online affordable housing degree certificate
12/2/25
Newly approved program in the School of Architecture and Planning will prepare students to ensure future housing is made affordable for all.
FDA-approved Alzheimer’s screen boost for nursing lab
12/1/25
The test confirms the scientific validity of the biomarkers used in the lab, led by researcher Carleara Weiss, and increases demand for the lab.
NYS invests $50M in new research hub
12/1/25
Biofabrication and imaging research hub will boost health care innovation in WNY and beyond.
Public invited to shape ‘inclusive civic spaces’
11/26/25
The deliberative forum on Dec. 5 is being sponsored by the Philosophy, Political Science and Economics Program.
Those helping the homeless are hurting, too
11/26/25
A paper by UB social work researcher Amanda Aykanian links homeless services workers’ burnout to adverse childhood experiences.
Turning ‘trash to table’
11/26/25
Fourteen undergraduate architecture students from Mexico joined a UB workshop aimed at testing new ways to turn demolition waste into innovative design.

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Photographs, slideshows and videos capturing life at UB

Olympic menu
Crossroads Culinary Center (C3) hosted a special event last week that transformed an ordinary evening meal into a global celebration of winter sports and international cuisine. Inspired by the excitement and pageantry of the Olympic Games, the Winter Olympics Gala featured themed décor, games and activities, and a diverse menu showcasing flavors from countries traditionally represented in the Winter Olympics. More than 1,500 guests attended the gala and experienced an amazing global menu along with engaging activities. Photos: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Published February 20, 2026

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Record attendance

The women's basketball team set a new attendance record at their "Education Day" game against Central Michigan on Feb. 4. The 5,778 fans surpassed the previous mark set during the 2025 WNIT championship game. The Bulls recorded 15 assists and scored 18 points off turnovers, but the Chippewas won the battle, 90-59. The kids had a great time, no matter.

"The Stories We Tell" The annual first-year MFA exhibition offers a glimpse into the studio practices of first-year students in the Department of Art’s Master of Fine Arts program. As these artists navigate the early stages of a rigorous, two-year course of study, the works on view reflect experiments in form, material and conceptual approach. "The Stories We Tell" opened Feb. 10 and remains on display through Feb. 21 in the UB Art Gallery in the Center for the Arts. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
"The Stories We Tell"
The annual first-year MFA exhibition offers a glimpse into the studio practices of first-year students in the Department of Art’s Master of Fine Arts program. As these artists navigate the early stages of a rigorous, two-year course of study, the works on view reflect experiments in form, material and conceptual approach. "The Stories We Tell" opened Feb. 10 and remains on display through Feb. 21 in the UB Art Gallery in the Center for the Arts. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Published February 19, 2026