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UB bolsters climate neutrality goal with high-quality carbon credits 4/2/25
The credits will be used to offset air travel and other scope 1 mobility emissions for which UB does not yet have decarbonization alternatives.
Jazz Legend Herbie Hancock to perform at the UB Center for the Arts 4/2/25
A true icon, Hancock’s storied career has earned him 14 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Kennedy Center Honor and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Known for his innovative approach to music, his “Head Hunters” album became the first jazz recording to go platinum.
UB partners with TeamSmile, SUNY Erie and Bills to offer free dental care to underserved kids 4/2/25
Children with intellectual, developmental disabilities included for second year following successful pilot program.
Psychedelics and sex: New research explores perceived impacts on sexuality and intimacy 3/31/25
Results found that 70% of participants reported perceived impacts of psychedelic experiences on their sexuality and/or sexual experiences, with 65% mentioning short-term effects and nearly 53% reporting long-term effects.
UB to present panel on prison writing 3/31/25
The panel discussion, featuring local authors, guest scholars and UB faculty members, is part of a series of events that also includes a month-long book exhibit featuring incarcerated authors.
UB School of Nursing to bring psychedelic medicine into curriculum 3/28/25
Studies have shown psychedelics can have a rapid antidepressant response and other benefits for mental health.
UB’s Luis Colón receives ACS chromatography award 3/27/25
Chemistry professor is known for his work developing materials for separation science and mentoring students.
UB chemist Qing Lin elected AAAS fellow 3/27/25
Distinguished Professor creates tools for studying living cells and is developing drugs for diabetes and cancer.
UB and SUNY Erie to advance workforce development in microelectronics 3/25/25
Effort supports the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region’s tech hub designation.
Could eating chili during pregnancy help lower the risk of gestational diabetes? A UB study says it’s possible 3/24/25
A UB study suggests that when consumed in chili during pregnancy, beans may help lower one’s risk for gestational diabetes.
De Jesús Báez named Young Observer by IUPAC 3/24/25
Chemistry professor studying layered materials will attend organization's World Chemistry Congress in Malaysia.
Upper-Broadway Fillmore has been selected as the pilot neighborhood 3/21/25
The Upper Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood was chosen as the pilot for the East Side Neighborhood Transformation Project, a community-driven approach aimed at reimagining and radically transforming the Black East Side.
Jacobs School celebrates Match Day 2025 3/21/25
One hundred and seventy-one UB medical students matched into residency programs in Western New York and across the country.
With Empire AI, UB is helping people with ALS, improving medical imaging, boosting mental health resources and more 3/21/25
Projects showcase UB’s commitment to harnessing AI for the public good.
UB Hosts the 2025 Buffalo International Guitar Festival 3/19/25
The festival is a community-oriented event that focuses on cultural enrichment and educational opportunities for guitarists of all ages in the Buffalo community and beyond.
11 UB students receive SUNY GREAT awards 3/19/25
Funding will support their work in neuroscience, cancer research, biomedical engineering and other fields.
Faculty expert on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics explains importance of field’s specialties 3/18/25
Drug efficacy, safety tied to clear understanding of how the body processes medications.
Study reveals the hidden social benefits of listening to music alone 3/18/25
Study’s perspective differs from previous research on the social aspects of music, which often focus on how music brings people together as listeners and performers.
UB dental school names Brett Chiquet as chair of pediatric and community dentistry 3/17/25
He joins UB from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Dentistry.
Vitamin String Quartet to perform at the UB Center for the Arts 3/17/25
The Billboard-charting ensemble is known for their classical reinterpretations of pop hits. Their songs have been prominently featured in the Netflix and Shondaland Original series “Bridgerton” among many others.

UB News Center

UB bolsters climate neutrality goal with high-quality carbon credits 4/2/25

Jazz Legend Herbie Hancock to perform at the UB Center for the Arts 4/2/25

UB partners with TeamSmile, SUNY Erie and Bills to offer free dental care to underserved kids 4/2/25

Psychedelics and sex: New research explores perceived impacts on sexuality and intimacy 3/31/25

UB to present panel on prison writing 3/31/25

UB School of Nursing to bring psychedelic medicine into curriculum 3/28/25

UB’s Luis Colón receives ACS chromatography award 3/27/25

UB chemist Qing Lin elected AAAS fellow 3/27/25

UB and SUNY Erie to advance workforce development in microelectronics 3/25/25

Could eating chili during pregnancy help lower the risk of gestational diabetes? A UB study says it’s possible 3/24/25

De Jesús Báez named Young Observer by IUPAC 3/24/25

Upper-Broadway Fillmore has been selected as the pilot neighborhood 3/21/25

Jacobs School celebrates Match Day 2025 3/21/25

With Empire AI, UB is helping people with ALS, improving medical imaging, boosting mental health resources and more 3/21/25

UB Hosts the 2025 Buffalo International Guitar Festival 3/19/25

11 UB students receive SUNY GREAT awards 3/19/25

Faculty expert on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics explains importance of field’s specialties 3/18/25

Study reveals the hidden social benefits of listening to music alone 3/18/25

UB dental school names Brett Chiquet as chair of pediatric and community dentistry 3/17/25

Vitamin String Quartet to perform at the UB Center for the Arts 3/17/25