Graduate News

Here is how our graduate faculty, students and researchers are making headlines at the University at Buffalo.

  • The importance of language access
    3/18/25

    UB social work researcher Yunju Nam will take part in a U.S. Civil Rights Commission panel examining the extent to which language barriers limit access to government services.

  • 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.

  • Scientists discover new heavy-metal molecule
    3/17/25

    The new UB-Berkeley Lab study describes a breakthrough in heavy-element chemistry.

  • Forum outlines AI Task Force recommendations
    3/17/25

    The UB community gathered to hear details of the plan to apply generative AI in teaching and learning at the university.

  • 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.

  • A message of kindness, courage and determination
    3/17/25

    Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin shared his story of surviving sudden cardiac arrest and how he turned a crisis into a chance to help others.

  • The math behind Pi Day
    3/14/25

    Math chair Daniel Sage discusses why Pi Day is about more than pie throwing and pizza deals.

  • UB honors faculty mentors
    3/14/25

    Six faculty members were recently honored for their support and development of students through their mentoring activities at the annual UB Mentoring Awards Breakfast.

  • UB researcher to testify on the importance of language access
    3/14/25

    U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has invited Yunju Nam, PhD, to participate on a panel examining the extent to which language barriers limit access to government services for individuals with limited English proficiency.

  • More than photos needed to make scientists relatable
    3/13/25

    A study shows humanizing biographical information is needed to make scientists relatable to students and boost their engagement with class activities.

  • Hochul appoints Jerry Jacobs Jr. chair of UB Council
    3/13/25

    Jacobs brings to the position extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to the education community in Western New York and beyond. 

  • Grabill named dean of College of Arts and Sciences
    3/13/25

    The administrator at the U.K.’s University of Leeds will lead UB’s largest academic unit.

  • The dangers of disclosing defensive strategies
    3/13/25

    A new School of Management study provides insights for counterterrorism management.

  • Grabill named dean of UB College of Arts and Sciences
    3/13/25

    Administrator at U.K.’s University of Leeds will lead UB’s largest academic unit.