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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.
UB airs plans for Lockwood
3/10/25
Planners are looking for public input to guide a major renovation of the library.
Architecture school hosts two exhibitions
3/10/25
“Hidden Figures” and “Kanazawa” are on view in the Hayes Hall atrium.
Indigenous Studies launches new home/hub space
3/7/25
The space is designed to increase Indigenous faculty and student retention and success, and foster community-building at UB and beyond.
Symposium brings together UB community
3/7/25
The Inclusive Excellence Symposium aimed to to foster dialogue, collaboration and innovation around inclusive excellence.
Dental professors receive UB seed grants for AI projects
3/7/25
The awards, which are funding 10 new projects across campus, aim to encourage the use of generative AI in courses and in curricular redesign.

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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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Damar Hamlin visits UB

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin shared messages of kindness, courage and determination with UB and the Western New York community, closing out the 2025 Distinguished Speakers Series at UB’s Center for the Arts. In recognition of Hamlin’s mission to provide access to CPR/AED training to all, the UBMD CPR/AED Outreach Program and the American Heart Association hosted community members for quick and easy hands-only CPR training prior to the event. Read the full story

Forging on to the Fab 4 The Bulls are charging on to the WNIT Fab 4! Powered by yet another double-digit comeback, the women's basketball team defeated Rutgers, 71-64, in front of a lively Alumni Arena crowd on Sunday afternoon in the WNIT Great 8 round. It is UB's first win over a Power 4 program since the Bulls defeated Syracuse in 2022, and their first Big Ten win since they defeated Rutgers in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Up next, Buffalo will face the winner of Cleveland State and Purdue Fort Wayne in the Fab 4 on Wednesday. Time and location to be determined. Photo: Paul Hokanson
Forging on to the Fab 4
The Bulls are charging on to the WNIT Fab 4! Powered by yet another double-digit comeback, the women's basketball team defeated Rutgers, 71-64, in front of a lively Alumni Arena crowd on Sunday afternoon in the WNIT Great 8 round. It is UB's first win over a Power 4 program since the Bulls defeated Syracuse in 2022, and their first Big Ten win since they defeated Rutgers in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Up next, Buffalo will face the winner of Cleveland State and Purdue Fort Wayne in the Fab 4 on Wednesday. Time and location to be determined. Photo: Paul Hokanson
Published April 1, 2025