Need to Know

Published August 3, 2026

  • Murray named interim chair of medicine
    11/16/22
    Brian M. Murray, associate professor of medicine, has been appointed interim chair of the Department of Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at UB.
  • UB deepfake expert to present free talk at science museum
    11/15/22
    A UB computer scientist who is one of the world’s leading experts on deepfakes will present a free demonstration on how to detect fraudulent videos at noon on Nov. 19 in the auditorium of the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo.
  • UB Women’s Club to hold holiday luncheon
    11/10/22
    The UB Women’s Club will hold its annual holiday luncheon to raise money for student scholarships on Dec. 3 at Sean Patrick's Restaurant, 3480 Millersport Highway, Getzville.
  • Town hall to update UB community on PACOR progress
    11/8/22
    Members of the UB community can learn about the progress being made to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and justice at the university at a virtual town hall on Nov. 15.
  • Blue Table holds annual food drive
    11/7/22
    The UB community can help ensure that UB students celebrate a “holiday without hunger” by contributing to the annual food drive conducted by Blue Table, the university’s virtual food pantry.
  • Yovanovitch up next in speakers series
    11/3/22
    Former Ukrainian ambassador Marie Yovanovitch will share her insights on the current crisis in Ukraine, as well as experiences from her 33-year career in the U.S. foreign service, during an appearance on Nov. 15 as part of UB’s Distinguished Speakers Series.
  • UB alumna elected to National Academy of Medicine
    11/1/22
    UB alumna Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque, deputy director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
  • UB Dental to offer free care to WNY veterans
    10/31/22
    The School of Dental Medicine will host Dentistry Smiles on Veterans, an annual program that welcomes local veterans to receive a day of free dental screenings, cleanings, extractions, restorations and denture repairs.
  • Sign up for Adopt a Family
    10/28/22
    While it may seem early — it’s barely November — it’s time to start planning for the holiday season. UB departments that want to help local families in need celebrate the season can take part in the university’s annual Adopt a Family initiative.