• The sounds of campus, according to physics
    5/1/25

    UB undergraduates measure the sound-intensity levels around the North Campus for a physics of music course.

  • Moon rocks land at UB
    5/1/25

    The rock samples were loaned to UB professor Tracy Gregg by NASA as part of a program that gives educators a chance to use these rare samples in their classrooms.

  • UB to create $34 million nursing simulation center
    5/6/25

    The center, funded by SUNY and UB, has been designated as SUNY’s first Nursing Simulation Center of Excellence.

  • Language matters
    5/1/25

    UB researchers have compiled a list of words physicians should never say to patients with complex, chronic disorders that are often dismissed or misdiagnosed.

  • Gresham lecturer urges audience to keep on playing
    5/2/25

    Colorado State University researcher Shelly Lane says play is crucial for motor, social, cognitive and emotional development.

  • RENEW students explain the ‘why’ of their research
    5/2/25

    Stories of personal connection to their work weren’t uncommon at the UB RENEW Institute’s spring poster session and end-of-year celebration.

  • UB architecture students showcase studies at The Assembly House
    5/5/25

    “Fragments: Then and Now” features work in plaster and wood at the former church that's now an art, design and construction studio.

  • Workshop brings together science and art
    5/2/25

    Participants will use microplastics collected on campus to create pieces of art while exploring the environmental impact of plastic pollution. 

  • Businesses face hidden loan costs after going public
    5/6/25

    A new School of Management study reveals post-IPO lenders can raise interest rates based on financial performance.

  • Nursing creates its first ‘wet lab’
    5/5/25

    The new lab expands the school’s research capabilities and enhances training in molecular biology, biochemistry and microscopic anatomy.

  • Brain rewires to compensate for difficulty hearing speech in noisy environments
    5/7/25

    A study strengthens the growing link between hearing loss and dementia as people age.

  • UB students receive Critical Language Scholarships
    5/7/25

    The prestigious award will allow both Anna Givens and Fiona Serrano to travel to Latvia to study Russian.

  • Two proteins, two opposing effects in Huntington’s disease
    5/8/25

    A new study found these proteins, which regulate the huntingtin protein’s movement in neurons, could be future drug targets.

  • Opportunities — and challenges — for grads seeking jobs
    5/8/25

    Steven Simpson, director of UB’s Career Design Center, offers some perspective and advice for students heading into the job market.

  • Former UB athlete is inspiring Buffalo youth
    5/9/25

    Current GSE student Taji Johnson launched the Become a Bull mentoring program to show Buffalo youth that college is an attainable goal.

  • Families confront roles in rural jail incarceration
    5/12/25

    While families have no official place in the system, it's time to start thinking about them as potential partners, UB scholar Allison Dwyer Emory says.

  • Traveler Assist to aid UB travelers
    5/8/25

    The service offers 24/7 medical, mental health, security support and evacuation services for students, faculty and staff traveling on behalf of UB.

  • Indigenous planning in practice
    5/12/25

    Students in a new UB course explore Seneca history and culture during a visit to the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum guided by community leaders and elders.

  • Why sustainability is good for business
    5/9/25

    Students in UB's Carbon Reduction Challenge propose plans for local businesses and organizations that are good for the planet — and the bottom line.

  • Redlining a ‘perfect storm’ for breast cancer
    5/13/25

    New UB-led research indicates that while the residential segregation policy was outlawed decades ago, it still impacts women’s health today.

  • Unearthing the intricate world of earthworms
    5/13/25

    UB faculty member Nick Henshue has made it his life’s work to better understand these underground organisms.

  • Maternal health risks during pregnancy tied to higher BP in kids
    5/14/25

    A study found that the effects grow as children age, suggesting that blood pressure interventions could start as early as pregnancy.

  • MFA candidate receives Thayer Fellowship
    5/14/25

    In addition to the prestigious SUNY award, Misael Hernandez was recognized at UB’s Art of Research competition.

  • Graduation guide
    5/15/25

    To get you in the True Blue spirit for this weekend’s festivities, UBNow has compiled a few graduation acknowledgements, reminders and tidbits.

  • A milestone for June in Buffalo
    5/15/25

    The new music festival and conference marks its 50th year with a notable lineup of senior composers, resident ensembles and special guests.

  • 90-year legacy of Lockwood Library
    5/19/25

    On May 15, 1935, UB dedicated the original Lockwood Memorial Library — now known as Abbott Library — marking a pivotal moment in the university’s history.

  • Key to spotting dyslexia early could be AI-powered handwriting analysis
    5/16/25

    AI shows promise detecting dyslexia and dysgraphia from what children write on paper and tablets, a UB-led study suggests.

  • New theory suggests ‘emotional invalidation’ can be a precursor to crime
    5/19/25

    UB criminologist Christopher Dennison builds upon General Strain Theory, with implications for crime reduction.

  • First-gen students share inspiring stories
    5/28/25

    Four first-generation students who received their degrees in May share their impressive stories.

  • Guay selected fellow of American College of Nurse-Midwives
    5/20/25

    One of the profession’s highest honors, fellowship recognizes leadership, clinical excellence and sustained contributions to midwifery.

  • Enriching research opportunities mark graduate’s UB career
    5/16/25

    Grace Hafner credits her varied research experiences and strong faculty interactions with sending her off toward a bright future.

  • UB student receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
    5/16/25

    Margaret Azu, a PhD student in clinical psychology, has received the prestigious award that supports the recipient's graduate research training.

  • UB wraps up another commencement season
    5/21/25

    Catch all the festivities through the lenses of University Communications photographers Douglas Levere and Meredith Forrest Kulwicki.

  • New website raises awareness of UB’s research impact
    5/21/25

    The new website aims to put the spotlight on the transformative research being done by UB faculty researchers, students and alumni.

  • Remembering Chet Langway
    5/22/25

    Considered the pioneer of ice core drilling, the late UB professor emeritus' work extracting climate data from ice sheets continues at the university today.

  • Hayes McAlonie receives national architecture award
    5/22/25

    UB's director of campus planning was honored with the 2025 American Institute of Architects Award for Excellence in Public Architecture.

  • Eight named SUNY Distinguished Professors
    5/23/25

    The UB faculty members were promoted to SUNY's highest faculty rank at the board of trustees' April 29 meeting.

  • Advancing wireless communications for research, education
    5/23/25

    UB's partnership with Florida Atlantic University will tap UB’s expertise in wireless networking, AI, autonomy and more.

  • UB students becoming proficient in digital dentistry techniques
    5/27/25

    Courses use 3D printing, scans and virtual reality for a range of dental procedures.

  • Better pitch means vivid earworms
    5/30/25

    A UB study found that your musical ability may be why that song is stuck on mental repeat.

  • Personal experiences motivate aspiring dentist
    5/29/25

    UB undergraduate Emaan Sohail says her background has shaped her approach to dentistry — and life in general.

  • Markowski named American Heart Association fellow
    5/29/25

    The nursing professor has been honored for significant contributions to cardiovascular and stroke research and clinical leadership.

  • Campus Dining and Shops earns national sustainability award
    5/30/25

    The award from NACUFS recognizes CDS' efforts to reduce waste and promote sustainable dining.