Business

News about UB’s business and economics programs and our partnerships with industry. (see all topics)

Study: A controversial SEC rule did little to rein in excessive CEO pay
8/17/22
New research shows most CEOs' total earnings didn't change because of a rule requiring firms to disclose the ratio of their CEO pay to their median employee pay.
Earbuds may soon detect ear infections, other ailments
8/4/22
Study shows AI-backed earbud system is 82.6% accurate in spotting common ear infections, ruptured eardrums and earwax blockage.
Nanoshell catalysts turn greenhouse gases into useful chemicals
8/2/22
Two University at Buffalo-led studies show promise for dry reforming of methane, an industrial process that could slow the pace of climate change.
Buildings that store carbon? UB-led team lands $2.2 million grant to develop eco-friendly insulation
7/13/22
The team will research insulation that incorporates silica aerogel developed by UB researchers, along with plant-based products.
Cybersecurity summer
7/11/22
In a world gone digital, 42 tech-savvy teens came together for a free week of hands-on cybersecurity activities at the University at Buffalo’s GenCyber camp.
New iron catalyst could – finally! – make hydrogen fuel cells affordable
7/7/22
Study shows the low-cost catalyst can be a viable alternative to platinum that has stymied commercialization of the eco-friendly fuel for decades because it’s so expensive.
New chair and two executives appointed to UB School of Management Dean’s Advisory Council
7/6/22
Thomas M. Barney Jr., MBA ’00, senior vice president and treasurer, Delaware North, has been named chair of the Dean’s Advisory Council in the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Igniting the spark of creativity at work
6/27/22
New research investigates how co-workers can inspire each other, like Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
Leaders praise plans for new $102 million engineering building
6/24/22
The new building will allow the university to meet increased enrollment demand while also fostering the growth of the state's STEM workforce.
CEL graduates 11 emerging minority and women entrepreneurs
6/16/22
After entering as protégés last year, 11 entrepreneurs are now prepared to take their businesses to the next level after completing the intense nine-month M&T Bank Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs program.

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