• Broadview commits $15,000 to 'Horns Up for Hope’
    11/19/25

    The funds from the credit union will support the Blue Table food pantry.

  • Tackling food safety, nutrition
    11/18/25

    UB researcher Kasia Kordas is part of an international team of experts who are working to address food safety and nutrition globally.

  • UB ranked in Top 20 for international students last year
    11/18/25

    UB reported more than 9,000 students from 106 countries in fall 2024, according to the latest census by the Institute of International Education.

  • Hunting for evidence of magma
    11/18/25

    UB earth sciences students develop valuable fieldwork skills during a trip to New Hampshire to study igneous rocks and volcanic landscapes.

  • UB researcher co-author of new pediatric basic life support guidelines
    11/17/25

    The guidelines seek to improve outcomes and optimize care, says chair of pediatrics Benny Joyner.

  • Preparing scholars for Fulbright Awards
    11/17/25

    Faculty Affairs is hosting a networking event to help inform and prepare faculty to successfully apply to this prestigious — and for many transformative — program.

  • Using WhatsApp to center African immigrants in health research
    11/17/25

    UB health equity researcher Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong is a co-PI on the PCORI-funded project.

  • UB to celebrate International Education Week
    11/14/25

    The weeklong event offers an opportunity to learn about other cultures and celebrate the rich diversity on campus.

  • AI in the classroom
    11/14/25

    At a recent town hall, faculty, staff and students shared their thoughts and concerns about the evolving technology.

  • A ‘hairbrained’ adventure at the great gorge
    11/13/25

    Kevin Fedarko and Pete McBride recounted their 14-month journey around the Grand Canyon at Tuesday's Distinguished Speakers Series event.

  • UB professor elected to American Pediatric Society
    11/13/25

    Lucy Mastrandrea’s research has improved outcomes for patients with obesity and Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. 

  • UB taking part in SUNY military tuition initiative
    11/13/25

    The program aligns SUNY tuition with federal tuition benefits, filling the gap when federal assistance falls short of the full cost of SUNY tuition.

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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Sleep is a basic biological function, so why do so many people struggle with it? Sleep expert Carleara Weiss unpacks the mysteries of why we sleep and what happens when we don’t, discusses her research on the connection between sleep and Alzheimer's disease, and shares her top tips for getting a better night’s rest in the latest episode of the Driven to Discover podcast.

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