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UB geographer contributes to UN report on World Heritage Sites 5/5/26
The global assessment of protected landscapes draws on Adam Wilson’s research on species’ exposure to extreme temperatures.
ELN relaunches as Office for Undergraduate Research 5/5/26
The refocused office strengthens the university’s commitment to faculty-mentored undergraduate research.
Sisto honored with rehabilitation association awards 5/5/26
The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine recognized the UB researcher for her work in the field.
Min-Hsuan Tu on Surviving the Workplace 5/5/26
Although Min-Hsuan Tu grew up wanting to be a teacher, she followed her parents’ advice and pursued a business degree instead. But her interest in human interaction never faded—and when a chance meeting with a classmate introduced her to the field of organizational behavior, she recognized it as the perfect fit.
Next-gen semiconductors just got more practical 5/4/26
A UB-led study makes chiral semiconductors better at absorbing visible light.
UB to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge 5/4/26
The U.S. energy department contest pairs UB students with automaker Stellantis to develop new tech for Jeep Cherokee hybrid.
Goyal receives award for superconducting technology 5/4/26
The SUNY Distinguished Professor has “played a central leadership role in bridging fundamental materials research with industrial deployment.”
What we lose when AI does our shopping 5/1/26
Automated commerce could quietly erode the economic, psychological and social benefits people receive from shopping on their own terms.
AI tool to assess lung cancer surgery complication risk 5/1/26
The new technology aims to deliver personalized risk estimates and clinician-adjustable insights to support surgical decisions.
UB to hold commencement ceremonies 5/1/26
Some 6,066 students are candidates to receive 7,407 degrees and certificates during ceremonies being held today through May 17.
Dubocovich selected for first cohort of ACTS fellows 4/30/26
Fellowship recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions and service to the clinical and translational science field.
Encouraging participation in health research 4/30/26
School of Nursing researchers identify several themes that can improve the design and inclusive quality of behavioral health research.
Personal, purposeful research 4/30/26
The College of Arts and Sciences' second Spotlight Symposium honors UB neurodevelopmental biologist Soo-Kyung Lee’s FOXG1 mission.
Four to receive UB President’s Medal 4/29/26
Also during this commencement season, four SUNY honorary degrees will be awarded and President Satish K. Tripathi will receive the Norton Medal.
NATO’s internal cohesion is being threatened (again) 4/29/26
In pushing for support on Iran, Trump may risk eroding U.S. influence on the alliance, UB political scientist Carla Martinez Machain writes in The Conversation.
Accessibility is more than a checklist 4/29/26
A new microcredential is teaching social work students essential digital skills while also creating a team to help remediate files to comply with federal guidelines.
Why homeless services workers are leaving jobs 4/28/26
Social Work professor Amanda Aykanian leads the first scholarly examination of what’s driving turnover.
For this condition, surgery is effective, economical 4/28/26
A paper by the Jacobs School professor Gil Wolfe looks at thymectomy in patients with myasthenia gravis.
UB community thanks Tripathi for years of service 4/28/26
Alumni and friends can support a fund in Tripathi's name that will establish an endowed chair and innovation fund.
Connecting across cultures 4/27/26
For this global affairs major, being an orientation leader helped him see UB not just as a school, but as a place full of True Bue pride and possibility.

UBNow

UB geographer contributes to UN report on World Heritage Sites 5/5/26

ELN relaunches as Office for Undergraduate Research 5/5/26

Sisto honored with rehabilitation association awards 5/5/26

Min-Hsuan Tu on Surviving the Workplace 5/5/26

Next-gen semiconductors just got more practical 5/4/26

UB to compete in EcoCAR Innovation Challenge 5/4/26

Goyal receives award for superconducting technology 5/4/26

What we lose when AI does our shopping 5/1/26

AI tool to assess lung cancer surgery complication risk 5/1/26

UB to hold commencement ceremonies 5/1/26

Dubocovich selected for first cohort of ACTS fellows 4/30/26

Encouraging participation in health research 4/30/26

Personal, purposeful research 4/30/26

Four to receive UB President’s Medal 4/29/26

NATO’s internal cohesion is being threatened (again) 4/29/26

Accessibility is more than a checklist 4/29/26

Why homeless services workers are leaving jobs 4/28/26

For this condition, surgery is effective, economical 4/28/26

UB community thanks Tripathi for years of service 4/28/26

Connecting across cultures 4/27/26