News Releases

All of the latest news about our university. (by topic)

UB to host conference exploring media’s effects on morality
4/3/25
Annual event attracts scholars in a range of disciplines interested in media portrayals of morality and how these portrayals affect media consumers’ social relationships.
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.
Media advisory: UB School of Management to honor Scott Bieler as Executive of the Year
4/1/25
Scott Bieler, president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group, will be honored as the 2025 Buffalo Niagara Executive of the Year.
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.