• Don’t forget your oral health for healthier new year
    1/23/26

    UB faculty member Marcelle Nascimento offers advice on the best ways to protect your teeth and maintain overall oral health all year long.

  • UB Police offer training in ‘Run, Hide, Fight’
    1/23/26

    At the start of each semester, UPD offers training to students, faculty and staff on what to know and do in the event of an active shooter.

  • Mis/disinformation and the midterm elections
    1/22/26

    UB expert Yini Zhang says the news media and voters will struggle to keep up as social media once again plays a major role in the political messaging.

  • An overlooked source of microplastic pollution
    1/22/26

    Cigarette filters release two dozen microfibers upon first contact with water, threatening wildlife and human health.

  • Black history forums open architecture school series
    1/22/26

    “Reimagine Black Futures during the Age of Authoritarianism” is the title of the sessions opening this semester's Public Programs series.

  • Expanding access to overdose treatment, drug test strips
    1/21/26

    Two studies have found that harm reduction vending machines are well utilized and provide lifesaving services to high-risk individuals.

  • Lyu named director of Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
    1/21/26

    The deepfakes expert is leading the institute that plays a key role in advancing UB's decades-long leadership in AI and data science.

  • Heart condition doesn’t slow down UB medical student
    1/21/26

    Ian Wax says his experience with recurrent pericarditis has shaped his perspective as an aspiring physician.

  • CTSI video series shares insights on team science
    1/20/26

    The ongoing series aims to provide guidance from veteran investigators who have had success working in large interdisciplinary teams.

  • Link between hostile racism, suicide risk in young Black adults
    1/20/26

    A study suggests that hostile racism is associated with a 15% increase in suicide ideation and 13% increase in suicide attempts.

  • Deepfakes leveled up in 2025: Here’s what’s coming next
    1/16/26

    UB computer scientist Siwei Lyu says dramatic improvements in technology will make deepfakes harder to spot.

  • Political geography impedes criminal prosecution of police
    1/16/26

    UB law professor Guyora Binder recently spoke with UBNow about his research on police prosecutions and its implications for policy. 

Photographs, slideshows and videos capturing life at UB

  • Olympic menu

    Crossroads Culinary Center (C3) hosted a special event last week that transformed an ordinary evening meal into a global celebration of winter sports and international cuisine. Inspired by the excitement and pageantry of the Olympic Games, the Winter Olympics Gala featured themed décor, games and activities, and a diverse menu showcasing flavors from countries traditionally represented in the Winter Olympics. More than 1,500 guests attended the gala and experienced an amazing global menu along with engaging activities. Photos: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

    Published February 20, 2026

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Record attendance

The women's basketball team set a new attendance record at their "Education Day" game against Central Michigan on Feb. 4. The 5,778 fans surpassed the previous mark set during the 2025 WNIT championship game. The Bulls recorded 15 assists and scored 18 points off turnovers, but the Chippewas won the battle, 90-59. The kids had a great time, no matter. 

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