Global Impact

News about UB’s global partnerships and our impact around the world. (see all topics)

UB awarded $20 million to establish national AI institute to help children with speech, language disorders
1/10/23
The National Science Foundation-funded effort will address the nationwide shortage of speech-language pathologists, ensure at-risk children receive assistance.
Volcanic risk areas may be larger than previously thought, UB-led research in Death Valley suggests
1/6/23
Findings from a study, led by UB geologist Greg Valentine, could lead to policy changes that help save lives and infrastructure.
UB student wins prestigious Marshall Scholarship from British government
1/5/23
Alexis Harrell will explore how various forms of narrative shape Black experiences.
Media Advisory: UB to hold torch rally Monday morning for World University Games
12/16/22
UB hosted the games in July 1993, providing the venues for numerous events and housing the games’ 5,000 participants in the Ellicott Complex.
Clinician scientist Waheed Adedeji receives NIH award to study interaction of mental health and HIV medication in Nigeria
12/2/22
Adedeji, also a scholar at the UB Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences (CIGBS), will receive mentorship and training through CIGBS.
WNY-based company addressing global opioid problem with tech licensed from UB
11/28/22
Channavix Therapeutics and Peregrine BioVentures are developing two patent families related to long-lasting, non-opioid, non-addictive pain therapeutics.
President Tripathi's statement in solidarity with UB's Iranian students and faculty
10/17/22
'I would like to express our university’s solidarity with UB’s Iranian students and faculty as well as our concern for the safety and liberty of their loved ones in their home country,' he says.
UB names Eveliqure Biotechnologies No. 1 business in Fast 46 contest
9/16/22
The Austrian-based company, led by Gábor Somogyi, MBA ’03, develops unique vaccines.
UB ranked among top national universities in U.S. News & World Report
9/12/22
UB is No. 38 among public universities, according to the rankings.
Studies in Bangladesh detail how e-waste recycling exposes workers to chemicals
9/12/22
UB’s Nirupam Aich is working with partners in Bangladesh to research pollution and health risks associated with this industry.

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