• UB celebrates 50 years of Indigenous studies
    10/3/22

    The new department reflected on its groundbreaking past and focused on its future as the “home and hub” of Indigenous teaching and research at UB. 

  • Biologists launch summer research for undergraduates
    10/3/22

    Heather Williams, assistant clinical professor in biological sciences and director of the department’s REU, talks about the program’s successful first summer.

  • UB kicks off Campaign for the Community
    10/3/22

    Representatives of United Way agencies describe the importance of contributions from UB employees to their operations and success.

  • UB to present live French theater
    10/4/22

    The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures is bringing to campus a production of excerpts from some of Molière’s best-known plays.

  • Sphinx Virtuosi to perform at UB
    10/4/22

    The professional chamber orchestra is dedicated to increasing racial and cultural diversity in classical music.

  • UB formally names Willie Evans Quad
    10/4/22

    The story of UB’s 1958 football team and its star running back, Willie Evans, will live on in name for generations of students.

  • UB making progress toward increasing faculty diversity
    10/5/22

    The percentage of underrepresented minority faculty rose from less than 10% in 2019 to more than 25% this year, Provost A. Scott Weber told the UB Council.

  • UB professor assesses lockdown drills in new book
    10/5/22

    Amanda Nickerson examines the effectiveness of these drills and how they impact children's preparedness, anxiety and sense of safety.

  • UB scientists spend five days on Helheim Glacier
    10/5/22

    Despite fog, wind and scarce resources, the research expedition succeeded in collecting valuable data.

  • How climate change is likely to worsen reproductive health for generations
    10/6/22

    New research cautions people to think beyond the immediate goal of a healthy infant in your arms.

  • New book looks at Buffalo’s economic past and future
    10/6/22

    Law professor John Henry Schlegel looks at Buffalo as an example of­ how a city hurt by the loss of its manufacturing base might find a better future.

  • Psychologist reveals impact of positive emotions on health
    10/7/22

    Barbara L. Fredrickson challenged her audience to view love as co-experienced positive emotions during a lecture at the Jacobs School.

  • Helping older adults spot online scams, disinformation
    10/7/22

    The NSF-funded project aims to reduce online fraud among older adults, who lose billions of dollars each year.

  • E-Law Center Clinic nurtures startups
    10/10/22

    The School of Law clinic provides legal advice and encouragement to new and fledgling businesses.

  • Jerusalem Quartet to perform two concerts
    10/10/22

    The string quartet will perform at UB and at Kleinhans Music Hall as part of UB's Slee Visiting Artist Series.

  • Title IX mural unveiled outside Alumni Arena
    10/10/22

    Mural designed by Buffalo artist Cassandra Ott celebrates the history of UB‘s female student-athletes, coaches and staff.

  • Explaining Nobel Prize-winning chemistry techniques
    10/11/22

    UB chemistry PhD candidate Heyang "Peter" Zhang discusses how the techniques used by the 2022 recipients are transforming the field.

  • Meet the newest member of the UB Council
    10/12/22

    A.J. Franklin, aka Boombox Guy, has become somewhat of a celebrity around UB.

  • Teacher Residency Program awarded $3.5M to expand
    10/11/22

    The pioneering program, a model for the nation, is diversifying Buffalo’s teaching workforce and addressing the teacher shortage.

  • Popescu honored for leadership in inclusivity in science
    10/11/22

    Only the third person to earn the Sharona Gordon Award, the UB biochemist has been a tireless advocate for diversity and inclusivity in science.

  • Robot dog adds to UB’s collection of cool gadgets
    10/12/22

    All fun aside, the new gizmo has serious research implications for AI, computer science and more.

  • Opioids, tranquilizers still often prescribed for alcohol use disorder in NY
    10/12/22

    The prescribing rates remain high, despite efforts to curb the practice, a UB-led study has found.

  • WNY COVID-19 Collaborative establishes 10 fellowships
    10/13/22

    The public health fellows will work to create new models to address inadequate health care access. 

  • Chen named fellow of ASME
    10/13/22

    The UB mechanical engineering professor is being recognized for his exceptional achievements and contributions to the profession.

  • Jeong is living proof of ‘you never know’
    10/13/22

    The actor and comedian talked about his unexpected career path during a visit to UB as the opening speaker in the 2022-23 Distinguished Speakers Series.

  • App may help MS patients fight cognitive decline
    10/14/22

    A UB study on an app to boost conscientiousness is based on prior findings that conscientiousness improves patients’ cognitive reserve.

  • UB multimedia artist exhibits in Louisiana, Buffalo
    10/14/22

    Matt Kenyon's work represents issues of economy, social justice, environment, climate and violence in compelling and creative ways. 

  • YFS Foundation to offer awards
    10/17/22

    The funding will go to early-career faculty whose research focuses on the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

  • VITAL scholars return to UB
    10/19/22

    Thirty-four outstanding doctoral students are on campus this week as part of an initiative to increase the number of faculty from underrepresented groups.

  • Flagship status, student success highlight address
    10/17/22

    Outlining the State of the University, President Satish K. Tripathi said UB’s “remarkable difference” will propel it into the Top 25 publics. 

  • President Tripathi, UB police reassure university community
    10/16/22

    UB's president issued a statement of comfort and condolence following the tragic incident on the North Campus that led to the death of a Buffalo State College student.

  • Funding to train next generation of public health workforce
    10/18/22

    Funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration will provide scholarships for graduate students from underrepresented groups.

  • Stephens recognized by EDUCAUSE
    10/18/22

    The leader in digital education is being cited for her teamwork and community-building by the national organization.

  • An active monument in Silo City
    10/19/22

    As part of the Working Artist Lab in UB’s Arts Collaboratory, Dana Friedman has created “River Hill,” a living labyrinth at the site along the Buffalo River.

  • Celebrating excellence
    10/20/22

    UB will recognize the achievements of outstanding faculty and staff at the 19th annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff Academic Excellence on Oct. 27.

  • New yoga program helps children with disabilities
    10/20/22

    A unique partnership is studying the effects of yoga on self-regulation and motor skills in K-2 kids with developmental disabilities.

  • Pushing boundaries of terra cotta
    10/21/22

    UB students experimented with and made prototypes from architectural clay at the annual Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop.

  • Harm reduction historic shift in illegal drug policies
    10/21/22

    UB historian David Herzberg says the new approach could save thousands of lives if political opposition doesn’t derail it.

     

  • Exhibit explores hospitality, body link
    10/24/22

    “I don’t know you like that: The Bodywork of Hospitality” opens Nov. 10 and Nov. 12 in the UB CFA and Anderson galleries 

  • UB Libraries marks centenary of Capen’s inauguration
    10/25/22

    A popup exhibit will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Capen’s inauguration as UB’s first full-time chancellor.

  • Market competition alone doesn’t justify grocery merger
    10/24/22

    UB faculty member Christine Bartholomew says that long term, the merger of Kroger and Albertsons would mean less consumer choice.

  • Celebrating 50 years of women’s studies
    10/25/22

    A two-day conference will reflect on the discipline at UB and how it has been part of the broader struggles to promote the rights of women and sexual minorities.

  • The Taboni twins are True Blue
    10/26/22

    In the first installment of a new video series, UB graduate students and twin brothers Nicholas and Matthew Taboni share why they're True Blue.

  • Seminar introduces students to research methods
    10/26/22

    In the first-year seminar, held in the LevelUp media lab, students learn how researchers study the effects of violent video games.

  • Universal screening for Pompe disease can extend newborns’ lives
    10/28/22

    UB researcher Mary Riedy says 20 states don’t screen at birth for the rare and often fatal genetic disease.

  • Turning ideas into action
    10/27/22

    Thanks to the work of UB urban planning students, an immigrant-owned business on Buffalo's East Side is getting a complete storefront makeover.

  • New fellowship focuses on PhD students
    10/26/22

    The new program was created to help UB compete with the best public universities in recruiting top PhD students. 

  • COVID restrictions challenged nursing home families
    10/28/22

    Relatives of nursing home patients endured life-changing and fundamental challenges, a UB nursing study has found.

  • Violanti recognized by ACE
    10/27/22

    The American College of Epidemiology has honored the UB faculty member with its most prestigious award, the Outstanding Contributions to Epidemiology Award.

  • Zurek named fellow of American Physical Society
    10/28/22

    The UB theoretical chemist is a leading expert in computational materials chemistry.

  • Du Mouchelle, Huebner to present faculty recital
    10/31/22

    The soprano and pianist will present works inspired by and portraying the dynamics of human relationships.

  • Grant to support study of influence of oral microbiome
    10/31/22

    The 7.8 million in funding will support work on the influence of the oral microbiome on cancer-linked oral thrush and HPV among people with HIV.

  • Faculty, staff recognized
    10/31/22

    Fifty-eight faculty and staff were honored for their achievements in their individual fields at the 19th annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff Academic Excellence.