News and Events

UB to host national artificial intelligence leaders this June
3/5/26
The summit will explore AI’s incredible potential to improve health care, education, the environment and other areas.
Preventing violence, protecting mental health focus of 22nd Annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar
3/6/26
Event is a forum for school safety stakeholders to learn about important topics tied to protecting children, schools and communities.
UB School of Management to host “Effective Uses of AI in Marketing” conference
3/6/26
Industry leaders will connect with experts in the UB School of Management to examine how artificial intelligence is changing how brands reach customers, analyze data and make decisions.
Jacobs School invites alumni, faculty and health care community partners to celebrate 180th anniversary and honor President Tripathi, Hon. Peoples-Stokes
3/9/26
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will mark its 180th anniversary at a Night of Distinction on May 2, recognizing leaders whose vision continues to shape health care in Western New York.
International expert at the Jacobs School is co-author on a paper on Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and MS published in JAMA Neurology
3/10/26
The connection between multiple sclerosis and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is strengthening, according to a paper published this week.
Pharmacy professor promotes kidney assessment that provides more accurate, equitable care
3/10/26
Published commentary encourages discontinuation of outdated tests that are imprecise or put Black patients at disadvantage.
UB, Broadview Federal Credit Union announce $31M partnership for naming rights, student scholarships and student support
3/11/26
Agreement will result in new names for UB Stadium and Alumni Arena while providing financial support for Bulls student-athletes and the broader UB student population.
As wildfires intensify, UB researchers test if AI can improve fire spread prediction
3/11/26
Evaluation of deep learning tools underscores strengths, limitations and opportunities for next‑generation hybrid modeling.
UB oral biology and biochemistry professors receive NIH grant to study salivary gland regeneration
3/11/26
Goal is to repair and regenerate glands that affect eating, speech and quality of life.
Study shows that humpbacks shift pitch when a neighbor joins in
3/13/26
Findings suggest that humpbacks are the only mammals other than humans to possess this ability. “It’s kind of a bizarre convergence,” UB researcher says.

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