• Centralizing university AI efforts
    7/8/26

    Office of AI Innovation and Integration will create a single point of contact to support all artificial intelligence activities across UB.

  • Discovery may yield new treatment for cognitive disorders
    7/7/26

    Researchers have uncovered a connection between a specific gene and healthy brain function.

  • University Archives opens first time capsules in decades
    7/7/26

    Two decades-old time capsules uncover historical artifacts and unexpected discoveries that highlight the university’s medical and nursing heritage.

  • New method for creating advanced catalyst materials
    7/7/26

    One‑step process generates high entropy alloy nanoparticles in milliseconds.

  • Preventing metabolic disease in children
    7/7/26

    A family-based behavioral treatment developed at UB can prevent children from developing metabolic disease when they grow up.

  • WHO/PAHO renew Collaboration Centre designation
    7/6/26

    The redesignation recognizes UB's continued role as a trusted scientific partner to PAHO/WHO as cities grow rapidly and housing insecurity rises.

  • Kordas elected Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition
    7/3/26

    The designation recognizes distinguished ASN members who have made sustained contributions to nutrition science and practice.

  • University Police to host free bike rodeo for children
    7/2/26

    Open to children ages 11 and younger regardless of riding experience, the event will take place July 27 on the North Campus.

  • $1M donation to support future physicians
    7/2/26

    Gift from philanthropist Janet H. Sung honors the memory of her late husband, John J. Sung.

  • Underwood sworn in as AMA president
    7/2/26

    Urologist is the second UB physician in the past 20 years to serve in this nationwide leadership role.

  • Bringing trees to where they’re needed most
    7/2/26

    The UB Regional Institute is leading an effort to inform and engage city residents in the benefits of bringing trees to their neighbhorhoods.

  • Myung Mi Kim elected to AAA&S 2026 class
    7/1/26

    English professor joins an academy that for more than 200 years has celebrated excellence in all fields to advance the common good, preserve democratic ideals.

  • Preparing kids for school

    The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences held its 5th annual Jonathan D. Daniels, MD, Memorial School Drive: The Next Generation of Transformational Leaders at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library, where volunteers distributed 300 backpacks filled with school supplies. Supplies to fill the backpacks were graciously donated throughout the summer. Daniels, who died in 2022, was a beloved member of the Buffalo and Jacobs School communities. Photos: Sandra Kicman

    Published August 19, 2026

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Welcome back message from President Genco

President Caroline Attardo Genco, PhD, welcomes the UB community back to campus at the start of the 2026-27 academic year.

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