• Forum outlines AI Task Force recommendations
    3/17/25

    The UB community gathered to hear details of the plan to apply generative AI in teaching and learning at the university.

  • 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.

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    UB Athletics held a press conference on Wednesday to introduce Kristen Sharkey as the 14th head coach of the women's basketball program. The event was also a homecoming for Sharkey, who recounted her long experience at the university and was greeted by former teammates and colleagues. Photos: Paul Hokanson

    Published April 24, 2025

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