• Mis/disinformation and the midterm elections
    1/22/26

    UB expert Yini Zhang says the news media and voters will struggle to keep up as social media once again plays a major role in the political messaging.

  • An overlooked source of microplastic pollution
    1/22/26

    Cigarette filters release two dozen microfibers upon first contact with water, threatening wildlife and human health.

  • Black history forums open architecture school series
    1/22/26

    “Reimagine Black Futures during the Age of Authoritarianism” is the title of the sessions opening this semester's Public Programs series.

  • Expanding access to overdose treatment, drug test strips
    1/21/26

    Two studies have found that harm reduction vending machines are well utilized and provide lifesaving services to high-risk individuals.

  • Lyu named director of Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
    1/21/26

    The deepfakes expert is leading the institute that plays a key role in advancing UB's decades-long leadership in AI and data science.

  • Heart condition doesn’t slow down UB medical student
    1/21/26

    Ian Wax says his experience with recurrent pericarditis has shaped his perspective as an aspiring physician.

  • CTSI video series shares insights on team science
    1/20/26

    The ongoing series aims to provide guidance from veteran investigators who have had success working in large interdisciplinary teams.

  • Link between hostile racism, suicide risk in young Black adults
    1/20/26

    A study suggests that hostile racism is associated with a 15% increase in suicide ideation and 13% increase in suicide attempts.

  • Deepfakes leveled up in 2025: Here’s what’s coming next
    1/16/26

    UB computer scientist Siwei Lyu says dramatic improvements in technology will make deepfakes harder to spot.

  • Political geography impedes criminal prosecution of police
    1/16/26

    UB law professor Guyora Binder recently spoke with UBNow about his research on police prosecutions and its implications for policy. 

  • Privacy has a price
    1/15/26

    A School of Management study finds that many industry insiders would illegally sell personal health data.

  • ‘Recognize and remove’ key to detecting, managing youth concussions
    1/15/26

    UB concussion expert John Leddy is a co-author of the new guidelines for parents and coaches.

Photographs, slideshows and videos capturing life at UB

  • Celebrating international cultures

    With the theme of "Voices Unmuted," the Student Association presented the International Fiesta Feb. 14 in the Mainstage Theatre in the Center for the Arts. With more than 300 student dancers and participants, it truly was a celebration of all the cultures that make UB unique! Photos: Nancy J. Parisi

    Published February 18, 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. 

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