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Composting program expands to student apartments 10/9/25
Students living in campus apartments can now help reduce organic waste and contribute UB's goal of being a climate-neutral campus.
UB celebrates homecoming 10/9/25
Catch all the action — from SA's Spirit Week to the nail-biter football game — through the lenses of UB photographers Douglas Levere, Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, Paul Hokanson and Mark Busch.
Alford honored as an NASW Social Work Pioneer 10/9/25
The award, one of social work’s top honors, recognizes the UB dean’s pioneering contributions to children, families and the profession.
Brainy Bulls expands support to students 10/8/25
The tutoring-mentoring program is back for a third year with a renewed focus on providing academic and social support to local youth.
Lipshultz named AHA Distinguished Scientist 10/8/25
The UB faculty member, mong the top researchers in pediatric cardiomyopathy, is credited with establishing the pediatric cardio-oncology field.
UB, partners advancing stroke recovery system 10/8/25
The system, called mRehab, pairs a smartphone app with 3D-printed household objects to help survivors recover better at home.
Pharmacy school lab expanding use of AI 10/7/25
The lab is using AI to analyze complex biomedical data to improve drug development for many diseases, including MS and Alzheimer's.
Changing minds — one bedazzled toolbox at a time 10/7/25
UB student Maddie Stafford is raising awareness about gendered attitudes in traditionally male-dominated fields like architecture.
Phillips Stevens on Magic and Witchcraft 10/7/25
As a Peace Corps volunteer in Nigeria in his early 20s, Phillips Stevens witnessed an act of sorcery that blew his mind. He turned that moment into a 50-year career as a cultural anthropologist at UB, exploring religion, spirituality and the supernatural in cultures across the world. In this episode, Stevens joins host Tom Dinki to share insights from his new book, “Rethinking the Anthropology of Magic and Witchcraft: Inherently Human.” He explains why magical thinking isn’t a relic of the past—it’s hardwired into us, a survival strategy that still shapes how we navigate the unknown and process the unthinkable. From common superstitions and religious rituals to conspiracy theories like QAnon, Stevens shows how belief in magic and witchcraft persists, and what makes it inherently human.
Risk for cardiovascular complications in prediabetic elders 10/6/25
Limited education consistently predicted worse outcomes across all three major cardiometabolic indicators.
Henshue named SUNY Sustainability Fellow 10/6/25
Henshue and the 10 other fellows will assist SUNY faculty in incorporating climate and sustainability topics into existing courses.
Book explains clinical trials to children with cancer 10/6/25
“Sofia Learns About Cancer Research” aims to increase awareness among children and their parents about the benefits of taking part in clinical research.
Core electron bonding may not always require extreme pressure 10/3/25
Research suggests some metals’ semicore electrons may be more active on Earth’s surface than previously thought.
Studying geographic, demographic disparities in mass shootings 10/3/25
UB social worker Christopher St. Vil will analyze where most recent mass shootings have been happening, identify predictors and suggest interventions.
A head start on STEM careers 10/3/25
The Girls in STEM Together We Chem summer program aims to help high school students get comfortable in the lab and set them up for success.
Abramovich named SUNY AI for the Public Good Fellow 10/2/25
The GSE faculty member joins the inaugural class of fellows tasked with providing support for faculty and staff incorporating AI literacy in their teaching.
UB oral biologists receive NIH grant to create miniature tooth model 10/2/25
The use of pluripotent stem cells opens the door to future regenerative dental therapies.
Saving a piece of the past 10/2/25
An observant worker repairing the exterior masonry at Farber Hall recently prevented a time capsule from accidentally landing in the trash.
A UB Hollywood story 10/1/25
UB staff member Nate Oliver's appearance in an upcoming movie is a dream come true for the horror film lover.
Murphy reflects on distinguished career at UB 10/1/25
The Jacobs School faculty member with a deep commitment to UB and the community is retiring after 44 years at the university.

UBNow

Composting program expands to student apartments 10/9/25

UB celebrates homecoming 10/9/25

Alford honored as an NASW Social Work Pioneer 10/9/25

Brainy Bulls expands support to students 10/8/25

Lipshultz named AHA Distinguished Scientist 10/8/25

UB, partners advancing stroke recovery system 10/8/25

Pharmacy school lab expanding use of AI 10/7/25

Changing minds — one bedazzled toolbox at a time 10/7/25

Phillips Stevens on Magic and Witchcraft 10/7/25

Risk for cardiovascular complications in prediabetic elders 10/6/25

Henshue named SUNY Sustainability Fellow 10/6/25

Book explains clinical trials to children with cancer 10/6/25

Core electron bonding may not always require extreme pressure 10/3/25

Studying geographic, demographic disparities in mass shootings 10/3/25

A head start on STEM careers 10/3/25

Abramovich named SUNY AI for the Public Good Fellow 10/2/25

UB oral biologists receive NIH grant to create miniature tooth model 10/2/25

Saving a piece of the past 10/2/25

A UB Hollywood story 10/1/25

Murphy reflects on distinguished career at UB 10/1/25