• Spring is in the air, and so are PFAS
    4/24/25

    A new detection method that captures forever chemicals as they evaporate could inform federal guidance on measuring these dangerous compounds.

  • UB AI tool topped other AI tools — and most doctors — on licensing exams
    4/23/25

    The new tool, grounded in evidence-based medicine, should ‘augment, but not replace physicians.’

  • UB celebrates Sustainability Month
    4/23/25

    Events throughout the month were capped off by an Earth Day update on UB's climate action plan and the announcement of this year's SLICE Award winners.

  • Curved neutron beams could deliver benefits straight to industry
    4/22/25

    A physics first, neutron Airy beams could reveal information useful for pharmaceuticals and quantum computing.

  • UB students bridge digital divide
    4/22/25

    The goal of Senior Citizen Tech Day at the Delavan Grider Community Center was clear: to empower the community through technology.

  • A look at pharmacist-administered injectable contraception
    4/21/25

    Almost half of U.S. states allow the practice as pharmacists expand their role in reproductive health.

  • French theater company celebrates Jacques Brel at UB
    4/21/25

    Romance Languages and Literatures and Alliance Française de Buffalo are presenting the concert of the music of the iconic singer/songwriter.

  • Sharkey named 14th head women’s basketball coach
    4/18/25

    The former standout UB basketball player and assistant coach returns to Buffalo after three seasons on the women’s basketball staff at Syracuse.

  • UB educator honored with nation's highest K-12 STEM teaching award
    4/18/25

    Harry O’Malley is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

  • Experimental bird flu vaccine excels in animal models
    4/18/25

    A UB study found that the vaccine platform, proven effective for COVID-19, could be key in responding to evolving bird flu strains.

  • A familiar face to startup community
    4/17/25

    Lauren Washington's tenure as an accomplished entrepreneur makes her the ideal person to run UB's Cultivator program.

  • Two UB students awarded Goldwater scholarships
    4/17/25

    Nicholas Pratt and Nicholas Reilly are UB’s latest recipients of the country’s most respected scholarship for undergraduate STEM students.

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  • Welcome back!

    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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Albanese on weight-loss drugs

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