• The evolving legacy of the UB Rugby Football Club
    11/1/23

    First established in 1966, the “Mad Turtles” offer a different thrill for UB students more familiar with football and basketball.

  • Getting to know — and paint — your genome
    11/1/23

    The final event of the “Learning About Your Genome” series aims to increase awareness of genetics in the African-American community.

  • As winter nears, what you need to know
    11/1/23

    As the calendar turns to November, UBNow tackles that annual topic: what the UB community should know when the snow flies.

  • Xiong to lead IAD
    11/2/23

    The SUNY Empire Innovation Professor has been named director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.

  • New research fund focuses on civic engagement
    11/2/23

    Twelve civic projects have been selected to receive grants of $5,000 in the first year of UB’s new Civic Engagement Research Fund.

  • Beaty named chief of University Police
    11/2/23

    Currently director of public safety at Canisius University, the longtime member of law enforcement is known for her approachability and positive interactions with the Canisius community.

  • Celebrating faculty and staff excellence
    11/2/23

    Members of the UB community gathered for the annual tradition of recognizing faculty and staff for their outstanding achievements during the past year.

  • UB team performs rare, lifesaving surgery on 18-year-old Israeli
    11/3/23

    Neurosurgeons Elad Levy and Adnan Siddiqui treated the patient suffering from a severe case of Moyamoya disease.

  • Studying impact of imperfections on quantum materials
    11/3/23

    UB physicist Herbert Fotso has received a DOE grant to explore the interplay between disorder and strong interaction between electrons.

  • New treatment for diabetics with gum disease
    11/3/23

    A UB study found patients may benefit from an antimicrobial mouth rinse and small brushes to clean between teeth as part of their at-home care.

  • Landsittel named chair of biostatistics
    11/6/23

    The Indiana University faculty member has a strong record of research, service, teaching and mentorship.

  • ‘Holiday hammock’ defines seasonal shopping
    11/6/23

    UB retail experts say the trend can put shoppers over budget and more items in landfills.

  • Study links changes in global water cycle to higher temperatures
    11/6/23

    Over the past 2,000 years, rising and falling temperatures have altered the way water moves around the planet.

  • Diaz named Sunstar Genco chair in dental school
    11/7/23

    The director of UB's Microbiome Center will continue the work of the acclaimed researcher.

  • Discovering the AI pulse
    11/15/23

    The revived club fills a void for students interested in this growing technology.

  • New webpage shares best practices for accessibility at UB
    11/7/23

    The page provides details about parking for all buildings, paths to barrier-free building entrances, and maps with the shortest routes indicated. 

  • Can freshwater mussels clean the Niagara River?
    11/7/23

    UB scientists are investigating if the water and sediment quality of the upper river can support these organisms that naturally filter out contaminants.

  • UB expert weighs in on legal cannabis
    11/7/23

    R. Lorraine Collins talks about her work on the subject and why she's an advocate for legalization in the latest edition of the Driven to Discover podcast.

  • Lancet Seminar outlines new MS diagnostic criteria
    11/8/23

    Lead author Bianca Weinstock-Guttman notes prospects are improving for those with MS but disease management in older adults is challenging.

  • How your brain stores and retrieves words
    11/8/23

    UB faculty member Nichol Castro says the words you use and the mental dictionary you have are part of what make you and your voice unique.

  • Moving beyond the music
    11/9/23

    UB dance faculty member Michael Deeb Weaver teaches students that a strong mind/body connection is essential for elite performers in the arts. 

  • The unique life story of Emmanuel Nsengiyumva
    11/10/23

    The UB postdoc survived “unforgivable” atrocities in a Rwandan refugee camp to thrive as an NSF MPS-Ascend postdoctoral research fellow.

  • Goyal served on National Academies’ committee
    11/9/23

    The expert panel recently issued a report on the NSF’s participation in the Materials Genome Initiative.

  • Soup’s on!
    11/9/23

    Buffalo SOUP is back with another crowdfunding event to support sustainability and environmental health education.

  • Exploring difficult dialogue on hip hop issues
    11/8/23

    A symposium on the topic will feature the hosts of the NPR podcast “Louder Than A Riot.”

  • Developing Earth’s thinnest materials for space tech
    11/10/23

    An international team led by UB will use AI and quantum science to apply 2D materials to satellite sensors and radiation shields.

  • Maintaining a WNY artistic gem
    11/13/23

    University Communications staffer Doug Sitler is the caretaker of the iconic Griffis Sculpture Park in the hills south of Buffalo.

  • Acapulco prepared for quakes — but not Otis
    11/10/23

    UB engineer Michel Bruneau says the field should consider the consequences of extreme events, not just the odds that they will occur.

  • WNY native returns to launch genetic counseling program
    11/13/23

    Lindsey Alico will implement and direct a master’s degree program in genetic counseling.

  • Imperial Hotel exhibit to open in Wright’s Martin House
    11/14/23

    “Thought-Built” is a rare opportunity to explore the largest collection of artifacts from the lost Imperial Hotel, on loan from the UB Archives.

  • Greenland’s glacier retreat rate doubles in past two decades
    11/14/23

    Using satellite images and historical photos, researchers have compiled the most complete picture of Greenland’s outlying glaciers to date.

  • Living on campus is ultimate True Blue experience
    11/15/23

    For over 70 years, UB's residence halls have helped build a strong campus community.

  • Exploring social media links with inflammation, depression
    11/17/23

    Researchers hypothesize that social media use is responsible for the rise in teen depression.

  • Study explores using telemedicine for HCV management
    11/16/23

    The study found that telemedicine treatment for HCV in those with opioid-use disorder was more than twice as successful as off-site referrals.

  • ADHD drugs delay bone healing in kids, UB study finds
    11/15/23

    Millions of children are prescribed these drugs and many more take them illicitly.

  • Living memorial exemplifies student’s enduring spirit
    11/16/23

    UB architecture classes worked with community partners to design and build the Sydney Gross Memorial in Medina, N.Y.

  • UB remains Top 25 destination for international students
    11/16/23

    This is the 21st straight year that UB has ranked among the Top 30 in the annual Open Doors report.

  • Optimizing university communications
    11/17/23

    Eight months into a pilot program, the Marketing Cloud digital platform is successfully offering personalized, targeted and dynamic content to UB constituents.

  • Abusive leadership leads to exhausted employees
    11/20/23

    A UB-led study finds stressed employees become too depleted to properly recover.

  • Deepfake detective
    11/17/23

    UB faculty member Siwei Lyu is the expert the media turn to when determining the authenticity of a photo or video.

  • Giving community members a voice in research planning
    11/21/23

    The CTSI's Community Engagement Studios connect community members with researchers to help plan more impactful studies.

  • UB Sustainability awarded Second Nature Catalyst Grant
    11/20/23

    The funding will support a series of workshops to continue the university's work in advancing climate justice.

  • Team Alice receives $1.95 million grant
    11/21/23

    The funding will expand the work of the initiative that looks into ways to protect older adults from medication harm across the health care system.

  • The power of reflecting upon legacy
    11/22/23

    A new study reveals how to unlock the “Andrew Carnegie Effect” to address societal issues.

  • RNA’s solo act on the ever-changing stage of cellular dynamics
    11/27/23

    While RNA is well known for its part in cutting-edge vaccine technology, a UB-led study looks at its lesser explored role in the inner workings of cells.

  • The implications of AI
    11/17/23

    Nicholas Thompson and Nita Farahany probed the promise — and the peril — of artificial intelligence before an attentive Distinguished Speakers Series audience.

  • The threat of deepfakes
    11/21/23

    UB AI expert David Doermann warned lawmakers about the dangers of deepfakes and other synthetic media during recent testimony on Capitol Hill.

  • Town hall highlights progress on PACOR recommendations
    11/22/23

    UB leadership updated the community on the progress that's been made in making UB a more inclusive place to live, learn and work.

  • UB tops in New York for computer infrastructure awards
    11/27/23

    NSF funding points to UB’s statewide leadership in computing resources, AI and data science capabilities.

  • UB architects supporting food outreach program
    11/28/23

    UB is working with Drawing for Food, which auctions off architectural drawings to benefit those with food insecurity in Toronto.

  • How carnivorous Asian pitcher plants acquired signature insect trap
    11/28/23

    Study finds duplicated genomes may have paved the way for specialized carnivory and separate-sexed plants.

  • Key algae species help soft corals survive warming oceans
    11/30/23

    The algae, from the genus Breviolum, reside inside the coral tissue, forming a symbiotic relationship.

  • Analytics/AI conference brings new perspectives
    11/28/23

    UB hosted the gathering of industry and academic experts dedicated to exploring the frontiers of data analytics and artificial intelligence. 

  • Architecture prof counts the ways UB makes her feel True Blue
    11/29/23

    Daniela Sandler had taught at many different colleges and universities, but in her estimation, there's no place like UB.

  • Encouraging seniors to apply to college
    11/29/23

    Through a partnership between SUNY and the Buffalo Public Schools, 2,000 letters will be mailed to BPS seniors inviting them to apply to college for fall 2024.

  • Dental school celebrates renovated specialty clinic
    11/29/23

    The $3.4 million clinic will improve health outcomes for Western New Yorkers.

  • Going green during the holidays
    11/30/23

    UB researcher Kacey Stewart offers some tips for living a sustainable, healthy life this holiday season.