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Four from UB receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
5/2/24
The latest awards continue UB’s success in placing its students as winners in the prestigious scholarship program.
UB geology student selected for Department of Energy program
5/2/24
Fiona Ellsworth will conduct research at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory on plants' response to drought.
AI smartphones may help monitor chronic wounds from home
5/1/24
The technology, being developed at UB, could help millions of people and ease the busy health care system.
Some of us have a uniquely human gene that enhances immune function
5/1/24
UB researchers are finding that the active form of this gene promotes a broad range of protective traits.
Brown named dean of School of Law
5/1/24
The nationally renowned legal scholar in bankruptcy law emerged from a highly competitive pool of candidates.
New algorithm better predicts tipping points
4/30/24
UB mathematician Naoki Masuda’s theory determines which data points matter most when calculating early warning signals.
UB recognizes 2024 SLICE winners
4/30/24
The awards highlight the exemplary sustainability efforts of the UB community.
Hip-hop and the presidency
4/29/24
UB scholar Bakari Kitwana talks about the link between the most powerful American cultural force of the past 50 years and the most powerful position on the planet.
Mass singing event set for Asbury Hall
4/29/24
Presented by the Koolulam social music initiative, the event aims to strengthen societal relationships and connections.
Graham lecturer explains diet’s role in cancer risk
4/29/24
Elisa Bandera told a UB audience that no magic diet exists to reduce the risk, but suggested following a mostly plant-based diet with no alcohol.
Tripathi named fellow of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
4/29/24
UB's president is among 250 new innovative thinkers joining one of the oldest scholarly societies in the United States.
School of Nursing fosters mentor experience
4/26/24
Professional nurses help student mentees develop skills and confidence for their personal and career success.

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Photographs, slideshows and videos capturing life at UB

Spring into Art
The Center for the Arts came alive with performances, installations, interactive activities and more on April 30 during Spring into Art. The event showcases the diverse talents of the artists and creators across the arts at UB. Photos: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Published May 7, 2024

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True Blue Holly Hughes

Holly Hughes went from volunteering at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery to becoming very curious about its inner workings. Now she is the Godin-Spaulding Senior Curator for the collection at the new, world-renowned Buffalo AKG. And, she says, she's certain that her life “is what it is supposed to be.”

Blue & White game UB's new head football coach Pete Lembo consults with players during Saturday's Blue & White game in UB Stadium. Using a scoring format that allowed the defense to score points, the defense defeated the offense, 40-37. The spring game is the culmination of 15 allowable spring practices. The team will report back this summer to prepare for the season opener against Lafayette on Aug. 29 in UB Stadium. Photo: Paul Hokanson
Koolulam
A full house gathered last Thursday in Asbury Hall for the global mass singing experience. Organized by Shira Gabriel, professor of psychology, the event aims to strengthen societal relationships and connections by singing in large groups. Read more about Koolulam. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Published May 14, 2024