Graduate News

Here is how our graduate faculty, students and researchers are making headlines at the University at Buffalo.

  • Fifteen UB students receive Chancellor’s Awards
    5/2/25

    The award is the highest honor SUNY bestows upon its students.

  • RENEW students explain the ‘why’ of their research
    5/2/25

    Stories of personal connection to their work weren’t uncommon at the UB RENEW Institute’s spring poster session and end-of-year celebration.

  • Gresham lecturer urges audience to keep on playing
    5/2/25

    Colorado State University researcher Shelly Lane says play is crucial for motor, social, cognitive and emotional development.

  • Workshop brings together science and art
    5/2/25

    Participants will use microplastics collected on campus to create pieces of art while exploring the environmental impact of plastic pollution. 

  • Moon rocks land at UB
    5/1/25

    The rock samples were loaned to UB professor Tracy Gregg by NASA as part of a program that gives educators a chance to use these rare samples in their classrooms.

  • The sounds of campus, according to physics
    5/1/25

    UB undergraduates measure the sound-intensity levels around the North Campus for a physics of music course.

  • Language matters
    5/1/25

    UB researchers have compiled a list of words physicians should never say to patients with complex, chronic disorders that are often dismissed or misdiagnosed.

  • How advertising impacts Wall Street
    4/30/25

    A new School of Management study reveals a link between product ads and analyst accuracy.

  • UB to hold commencement ceremonies
    4/30/25

    Some 6,435 students are candidates to receive 6,905 degrees and certificates during ceremonies being held May 2 through May 18.

  • Doctors must learn to communicate better with their patients with complex chronic disorders
    4/30/25

    Complex disorders like long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome are often dismissed or misdiagnosed: better communication can help, say UB researchers.

  • GSE student named Fulbright alumni ambassador
    4/30/25

    2023 Fulbright recipient Russel Bassarath's role is to share his experiences with other UB students and increase awareness of the program.

  • Changing weight-loss landscape
    4/29/25

    UB researcher Nicole Albanese talks about recent developments, including the end of the shortage of weight-loss drugs and the possible bankruptcy of WeightWatchers.

  • AI-powered speech analysis tool wins Panasci TEC
    4/29/25

    $75,000 in startup funding and services were awarded as the entrepreneurship competition celebrated its 25th anniversary.

  • Jacobs to receive Norton Medal
    4/29/25

    Also being honored this commencement season are Luis A. Colón, X. Christine Wang and William J. Maggio, who will all receive the UB President’s Medal.

  • New tech uses radar, AI to monitor wounds
    4/28/25

    The new imaging technology enables medical professionals to observe skin without removing dressings.