• Elze honored as an NASW Social Work Pioneer
    8/1/23

    The retired UB faculty member is being recognized for her contributions in support of LGBTQ+ youth.

  • Learning STEM teaching tactics during EarthEd week
    8/2/23

    UB’s annual program helps local middle and high school teachers bring new tools and techniques to their classrooms.

  • UB launches degree in global health, international development
    8/1/23

    The interdisciplinary program is the curricular offshoot of UB’s Community for Global Health Equity.

  • Music can help people learn a second language
    8/2/23

    A UB study found that people with musical training — whether instrumental or vocal — are better at imitating pitch than someone without that training.

  • Social Impact Fellows aim to change the world
    8/4/23

    The program brings together MSW, MBA and CAS graduate students to devise solutions to challenges facing WNY community organizations.

  • Exploring what drives drug resistance in prostate cancer
    8/3/23

    Faculty member Remi Adelaiye-Ogala’s first R01 grant focuses on a disease where African American men or men of African ancestry have the highest death rates.

  • Tips for sun safety
    8/3/23

    UB dermatologist Kristina Seiffert offers some suggestions on how to protect yourself and your family this summer.

  • Laurian appointed chair of urban planning
    8/4/23

    The international expert in environmental justice and planning theory joins UB on Aug. 23.

  • ‘A powerful pink bomb’
    8/7/23

    Kelly Hayes McAlonie and Despina Stratigakos, co-creators of Architect Barbie, explain the impact of the movie that's become one of the most talked about films of the summer.

  • The business value of IT investment
    8/9/23

    A School of Management study analyzes how IT spending impacts inflation and employment rates, and vice versa.

  • For these students, medical school is a family affair
    8/9/23

    In a happy and unprecedented coincidence, the new UB medical school class features four pairs of siblings, including three sets of twins.

  • UB couple brings ‘rowdy folk’ to WNY music lovers
    8/11/23

    Lainie Reid and Dennis Reed, and their band, Yellow Jack, hope to bring attention to the older folk songs.

  • Greenland glacier may not be as stable as previously thought
    8/8/23

    UB research finds that glacier N79 has undetected features that may indicate it is less stable than scientists have understood.

  • Supporting program for pregnant and new moms
    8/10/23

    An NIH grant to social work professor Mickey Sperlich will help pregnant and new mothers who have experienced trauma.

  • Public health as a viable career path
    8/8/23

    Over the course of two weeks, SPHHP's Pathways Academy inspires high school students from underrepresented backgrounds to see a future in public health.

  • Showcasing pharmacy research
    8/11/23

    SPPS faculty and staff shared the school's cutting-edge research with the national pharmacy academic community last month.

  • Expanding cybersecurity training
    8/11/23

    Grant will provide funding for UB’s Center of Excellence in Information Systems Assurance Research and Education to graduate 24 cybersecurity specialists.

  • Dental school welcomes Class of 2027
    8/10/23

    Ninety-five students who are entering the UB School of Dental Medicine 2027 class donned white coats and walked across the stage Aug. 4 at the CFA.

  • A ‘larger-than-life’ presence on campus
    8/14/23

    As Father Pat Keleher retires from the Newman Center after more than three decades, members of the UB community share their memories of the monsignor.

  • What do lava and sewer sludge have in common?
    8/14/23

    Buffalo Sewer Authority calls upon UB lava flow expert to improve wastewater treatment plant.

  • UB names new head of HR
    8/14/23

    Chris Delello previously served as chief human resources officer at the University of Connecticut.

  • New therapies on the horizon for endometriosis
    8/15/23

    UB study reveals how neurotrophins and their receptors could be novel therapeutic targets for pelvic pain in the condition that affects 5-10% of women.

  • Student shines his determined light on UB
    8/17/23

    Health and human services major Matt LaFratta begins each day by spreading joy on social media.

  • More honors for an MPH star
    8/15/23

    Srikrithi Krishnan has been named a national public health student ambassador and a WNY Prosperity Fellow.

  • Buffalo Film Seminars announces fall lineup
    8/16/23

    The classic comedies “Some Like it Hot” and “Dr. Strangelove” are among the offerings this fall for the 47th edition of the popular UB film series.

  • Big lift
    8/16/23

    UB student researcher excels in the lab and in the gym.

  • ‘Million Hearts’ initiative promotes heart health
    8/17/23

    A School of Nursing faculty member has revived the local arm of the CDC program, which brings health screenings to underserved areas.

  • Two scholars receive NSF fellowships to study at UB
    8/17/23

    The prestigious MPS-Ascend program aims to advance scientific discovery and diversify the fields of mathematics and science.

  • New faculty member brings exclusive 3M award to UB
    8/18/23

    Luis R. De Jesús Báez is UB’s first recipient of the Non-Tenure Faculty Award that aims to encourage the pursuit of new ideas among tenure-track faculty.

  • UB welcomes students for fall semester
    8/21/23

    The first-ever drone show at UB will cap off this year’s Welcome Weekend and officially usher in the 2023 fall semester.

  • UB couple offers gluten-free options at the fair
    8/18/23

    Rachael and Michael Krupski's food stand, The Silly Yak, caters to those who have been ubable to enjoy the traditional treats offered at the fair.

  • Knowledge is power
    8/22/23

    Early disclosure of risks can reduce a decline in stocks, according to new research from the School of Management.

  • Social Impact Fellows connect refugees with key resources
    8/21/23

    The first-place prize money from the Pitch for a Cause competition will allow Journey’s End Refugee Services to implement the UB team’s project.

  • All UB courses delivered via Brightspace beginning this fall
    8/21/23

    Resources are available to help students and instructors utilize UB's new learning management system.

  • Inflammation drives social media use
    8/22/23

    The UB-led study may provide the first evidence showing the role of the immune system as a potential antecedent to social media use.

  • Shifting the culture at Ken-Ton schools
    8/23/23

    UB’s Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care wraps up a six-year partnership with the Ken-Ton schools.

  • Searching for causes of antimicrobial resistance
    8/24/23

    UB chemist Diana Aga has received a $3 million NSF grant to study factors contributing to the public health threat.

  • UBNow to explore UB Then
    8/30/23

    A recurring series will delve into the rich history maintained by the University Archives.

  • New students to be assigned course on academic integrity
    8/30/23

    The online course, similar to “alcohol.edu,” aims to educate students about the university’s expectations as they begin their studies at UB.

  • Dandona receives lifetime achievement award
    8/23/23

    The UB endocrinologist was recently honored by the Androgen Society for his work on low testosterone, diabetes and obesity.

  • State funding bolsters UB law clinic
    8/24/23

    A $100,000 award will support the Community Engagement Law Clinic whose work focuses on access-to-justice issues, including unemployment benefits.

  • Robert tapped to review UN report
    8/25/23

    The UB faculty member was one of 15 gender experts worldwide who provided feedback on UN Women’s flagship report, “Gender Equality in a Changing Climate.”

  • COVID brings isolation, loneliness to nursing homes
    8/25/23

    A new School of Nursing study says addressing the emotional needs of residents was as important as their physical care during the pandemic.

  • Six UB researchers receive NSF CAREER awards
    8/28/23

    The funding, totaling nearly $3.8 million, will help early-career investigators address pressing societal issues.

  • Indigenous Studies ready for new academic year
    8/29/23

    Launched last fall, the department, aims to introduce issues of Indigeneity across the university while serving as a hub for research and teaching.

  • Statistics legend C.R. Rao dies at 102
    8/25/23

    A UB faculty member since 2010, Rao was a pioneer in the field who laid the foundation for modern statistics.

  • Students return to South Campus housing
    8/28/23

    Goodyear and Clement halls have reopened after undergoing renovations as part of a $35 million investment in the South Campus.

  • UB architecture students create hope in Buffalo
    8/29/23

    PUSH Buffalo is using the students’ design plans to transform vacant buildings into sustainable homes.

  • Campus vaccine clinics reopen with start of fall semester
    8/30/23

    The flu and COVID 19 vaccines will be available at clinics on all three campuses.

  • Forbes ranks UB among NYS’ top employers
    8/29/23

    UB ranked 12th in the state, first among public universities and one of the top university employers overall.

  • No link found between sleep duration, breast cancer prognosis
    8/31/23

    A new study led by graduate student Nisha Nair differs from other studies in finding no association.