• Viano Quartet launches 2025 Slee Beethoven cycle
    10/14/25

    The acclaimed string quartet will perform the first three concerts in the Department of Music's annual presentation of all 16 of Beethoven's string quartets.

  • Federal regulation makes companies more honest
    10/13/25

    New research suggests the clawback provision to curb CEO pay improves financial reporting.

  • Quantum dynamics on your laptop?
    10/13/25

    A new study offers a user-friendly template for simulating quantum systems on consumer laptops, saving supercomputers for more complex systems.

  • Lynch accepted into drug abuse program for innovators
    10/13/25

    His inclusion in the Johns Hopkins program recognizes the UB emergency medicine physician for his pioneering opioid treatment program.

  • Gary wins top two 2025 Williams J. Gies Editorial Awards
    10/10/25

    The restorative dentistry faculty member addresses AI truths and dentists’ relationship with insurance providers in the award-winning pieces.

  • The facts behind childhood vaccines
    10/10/25

    UB pediatric pharmacist William Prescott spoke with UBNow about what parents should know as they navigate conflicting information about childhood vaccines.

  • Transfer students find success with UB TrACE
    10/10/25

    The SUNY-funded program offers the personalized advising and personal connection that helps student succeed.

  • Composting program expands to student apartments
    10/9/25

    Students living in campus apartments can now help reduce organic waste and contribute UB's goal of being a climate-neutral campus.

  • UB celebrates homecoming
    10/9/25

    Catch all the action — from SA's Spirit Week to the nail-biter football game — through the lenses of UB photographers Douglas Levere, Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, Paul Hokanson and Mark Busch.

  • Alford honored as an NASW Social Work Pioneer
    10/9/25

    The award, one of social work’s top honors, recognizes the UB dean’s pioneering contributions to children, families and the profession.

  • Brainy Bulls expands support to students
    10/8/25

    The tutoring-mentoring program is back for a third year with a renewed focus on providing academic and social support to local youth.

  • Lipshultz named AHA Distinguished Scientist
    10/8/25

    The UB faculty member, mong the top researchers in pediatric cardiomyopathy, is credited with establishing the pediatric cardio-oncology field.

Photographs, slideshows and videos capturing life at UB

  • The role of fire

    Shortly before the Thanksgiving break, University Communications photographer Meredith Forrest Kulwicki joined Jason Corwin's IDS 104: Introduction to Land-Based Learning class in the Letchworth Teaching Forest on the North Campus. When developing the course, Corwin consulted with the Department of Environment and Sustainability, the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office and University Police to ensure course activities met all safety, liability and insurance requirements.

    Published December 16, 2025

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