• 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.

  • 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.

  • Humble houseplant focus of UB Art Galleries exhibition
    3/12/25

    Buffalo-based multimedia artist Amanda Besl's "Temple of Hortus" opens March 27 in the Center for the Arts gallery.

  • Boosting business, building skills
    3/12/25

    The School of Management’s Projects Clinic is delivering value for students and partner organizations.

  • Heat-activated receptor could unlock new pain therapies
    3/11/25

    UB researchers have uncovered how heat causes a critical receptor protein within cells to unfold and relay pain.

  • Robot demonstrates dental implant procedures
    3/11/25

    UB dental students had the chance to work with the latest in AI technology at a two-day sesssion last week at the dental school.

  • Simulation shows difficulties of return to society after release from jail
    3/10/25

    Organizers say the exercise was designed to not only raise awareness but foster empathy and action.

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    Empowering the creative edge

    Last week’s "quiet" spring break also saw the UB Communicators Conference take place. This sixth annual professional development event brought together more than 200 UB communicators, marketers and enrollment managers under the theme "Courage to Inspire: Empowering the Creative Edge." The conference featured a keynote speaker, engaging breakout sessions, best practices presentations, and an awards ceremony.

    Published March 27, 2025

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Urban classical music

He's toured with Barbra Streisand and Ray Charles, played on Broadway, and won a Grammy for his wildly eclectic composition "Passion for Bach and Coltrane." Music professor Jeff Scott delves into his exceptional life and career on the latest episode of Driven to Discover.

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