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A True Blue look at student life through the decades
10/24/25
To honor some of the conveniences we might take for granted, UBNow is revisiting the university experiences of decades past.
Haq named SUNY civil discourse, civic engagement fellow
10/23/25
The fellows promote civil discourse among students, faculty and staff, and advance SUNY’s commitment to civic engagement.
UB’s ice sheet research featured in new documentary
10/23/25
“The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice” looks at ancient sediment pulled from beneath the ice sheet that was stored at the university for many years.
Stavridis offers insider’s view of global affairs
10/23/25
The former NATO supreme allied commander discussed the world's flashpoints as the first speaker in this year's Distinguished Speakers Series.
GRoW Garden to evolve with planting of mini forest
10/22/25
Volunteers are needed to plant 1,600 native trees and shrubs at the back of the GRoW Garden.
Introductory sociology textbooks filled with violence, UB study finds
10/22/25
Much of the violence has little instructional purpose and can affect learning, says UB sociologist Erin Hatton.
Corporate culture can reduce disparities in financial services
10/22/25
A new study found significant banking disparities that worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UB faculty, Lead Safe Task Force host mini-conference
10/21/25
The event addresses the crisis of childhood lead poisoning in Buffalo and Western New York.
Law professor blends musical, legal expertise
10/21/25
Guitarist Lauren Wilson calls on her knowledge of music and performance to draw unique insights into the way copyright law is applied to music.
UB engineering professor wins DOE award
10/21/25
Sayanti Mukherjee's award-winning project emphasizes the need for social and economic buy-in for renewable energy.
Brashear elected to National Academy of Medicine
10/21/25
Election to the academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
Lyu urges protections against AI scams in Assembly testimony
10/20/25
The UB deepfake expert says risks from unregulated data collection and AI misuse demand a coordinated response.

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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 and the brain

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.

Making the season brighter The UB elves were busy on Monday delivering gifts for the university's Adopt-a-Family initiative. Participation was the largest in the program's history, with 54 departments supporting 63 families. It was a big year for bikes — and helmets, too — reports Community Relations' Melissa Wood, with nine bikes going home with families. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Making the season brighter
The UB elves were busy on Monday delivering gifts for the university's Adopt-a-Family initiative. Participation was the largest in the program's history, with 54 departments supporting 63 families. It was a big year for bikes — and helmets, too — reports Community Relations' Melissa Wood, with nine bikes going home with families. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Published December 19, 2025