Downtown

News about UB’s Downtown Campus and neighboring communities. (see all topics)

UB weight-loss studies are recruiting
2/25/16
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Two new studies at the University at Buffalo are recruiting families and individuals interested in losing weight or preventing diabetes.
From Belgium to Brazil, supercomputers are crunching data with University at Buffalo software
2/23/16
The program reflects UB's standing as a leader in the national and international supercomputing community.
Upgrade for East side clinic for the uninsured
2/18/16
The Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic, run by UB medical students, is getting some important improvements this year.
CMI event to highlight industry collaboration, innovative new department
2/15/16
UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics will hold two events on Feb. 18 to showcase collaborative faculty and industry projects and to introduce UB’s new Department for Materials Design and Innovation.
Major New York State award to UB will improve Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis and treatment in Western New York
2/15/16
Western New Yorkers with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias will soon have access to improved care.
UB to prepare unemployed workers for manufacturing jobs
2/4/16
The 14-week Manufacturing Production Technician (MPT) program combines online learning with classroom-based training and mentoring.
PixStori app merges oral history with Instagram-like photos
2/4/16
The app, co-created by noted oral historian Michael Frisch, enables users to link photos and text with sound, such as voices, ambient noise and other audio elements.
Fighting frostbite: UB medical students take action
1/29/16
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Frostbite so severe that it requires the removal of a limb or finger should be rare in an American city in the 21st century. But last year, Steve Gangloff and Chelsey Ciambella found out how common it is among some populations.
UB supports City of Buffalo’s ‘Opportunity Pledge’
1/27/16
UB President Satish K. Tripathi and several members of the UB community today pledged to help build a culture of inclusiveness and equity in the City of Buffalo.
Free tax prep available through EOC
1/26/16
UB’s Educational Opportunity Center is again offering free tax preparation for individuals and families meeting economic and income guidelines, the latest installment of a quickly expanding program.