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James Tager’s presentation on Thursday will discuss censorship practices in jails and prisons.
This spring break, 20 students traveled to the American South for an immersive experience exploring the connections between enslavement and mass incarceration.
A passion for solving Rubik's Cube has taught UB senior Lauren Phung skills that have helped her toward her goal of a career in transportation planning and policy.
The award recognizing student excellence is the highest honor SUNY bestows upon its students.
The UB community is invited to transform retired library study chairs into new works of art for the fall “One and Many Chairs” exhibition.
The quartet with a Latin soul alongside classical roots will present the final concerts in this year's presentation of all 16 of Beethoven’s string quartets.
The “Rooted in Resilience” exhibit of environmentally focused artwork marks the start of Sustainability Month at UB.
The exhibition is part of a yearlong celebration exploring the breadth of the galleries' collection.
Climate expert Richard Alley’s message to students attending the event: We need you.
Spring Festival – The Expanded Musical Canon explores contemporary music, performance and critical listening.
The geographer is the first from UB to receive the honor, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the field through research, teaching or outreach.
The series of public lectures and hands-on workshops culminates in a “living wall” installation in May.
"Active Complement" honors the late UB faculty member, often cited as one of the most important and influential poets of the last half-century.
George Afedzi Hughes incorporated African symbols into the existing logo to commemorate Black History Month.
The College of Arts and Sciences has a new student social media team, working with the marketing and communications office this semester to create and curate content that highlights the college. From brainstorming social media post ideas to producing and assisting with videos, the Blue and Bold team focuses on showcasing student experiences in engaging ways.
UB students majoring in AI-focused degree programs are enthusiastic about their job prospects in the burgeoning new field.
The initiative wlll help students cultivate the virtues, skills and norms essential to productive civic dialogue and community engagement.
Innovations in Learning offers a peer-reviewed publishing platform for interdisciplinary teaching research taking place within the SUNY system.
Three 2025 films are so good they've broken into the lineup for the spring edition of the popular film series.
UB students dig in to study how soil can make Earth — and campus — a healthier place
Celebrate the centennial of composer Morton Feldman with two days of free public concerts at UB honoring the founder of the June in Buffalo festival. Feldman@100 brings together landmark works, new compositions and world-class performers to spotlight Feldman’s lasting impact on Buffalo’s musical legacy.
The half-a-million dollars in funding from the NSF will also support a “machine learning for chemists” course.
UB students reimagine justice in the Innovate for Impact Criminology Design Challenge, a first-of-its-kind competition uniting creativity, compassion and criminology to tackle real-world issues in public safety and reform. From youth mentorship to restorative justice, the top teams turned bold ideas into actionable solutions for their communities.
UB art students turn memory into art in the Buffalo Remembrance Project, a collaboration with UB Art Galleries that invites the public to share family mementos tied to the former Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane. Their photographs will form a moving exhibition honoring forgotten lives and community history.
Junior Aisha Makama will use the public service award to pursue her passion to develop STEM education in Africa.
Obtained by UB as part of a project to observe last year's total solar eclipse, the telescope will be used for education and outreach.
UB arts management students developed solutions for people struggling to navigate the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.
Costume shop manager Max Levitt helps showcase student creativity — from concept to curtain.
A collaboration between the sciences and the humanities at UB has led to an innovative way to share important climate change information.
The UB music professor's performances and masterclasses explore the themes of immigrant identity and authenticity through the guitar.
UBNow sat down with the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences to talk about his leadership role and the importance of the liberal arts and sciences.
The Chancellor’s Summer Research Excellence Fund helps undergraduates who may face barriers in securing research experiences.
First-generation American Petar Pajic will complete postdoc at Yale University.
Festus Adegbola’s work on the BioSCape project monitors — from the air — how plants and wildfires influence bird diversity.
The students join the university's long history of sending students to take part in the prestigious program.
In addition to the prestigious SUNY award, Misael Hernandez was recognized at UB’s Art of Research competition.
The prestigious award will allow both Anna Givens and Fiona Serrano to travel to Latvia to study Russian.
The Cathleen Wendel Lista Dance Showcase also celebrates the life of the beloved UB alumna and dance instructor.
Nicholas Pratt and Nicholas Reilly are UB’s latest recipients of the country’s most respected scholarship for undergraduate STEM students.
Alexandra Sesenton has assumed the role of concert manager in the Department of Music, with a goal of expanding the reach of UB's music programming.
The Grammy-winning composition from music professor Jeffrey Scott, the latest guest on the Driven to Discover podcast, will come alive on April 25.
The Buffalo International Guitar Festival returns to UB from March 28–30, offering concerts, competitions, workshops, and ensemble performances that celebrate guitar artistry and education for all skill levels.
The space is designed to increase Indigenous faculty and student retention and success, and foster community-building at UB and beyond.
UB photographer Meredith Forrest Kulwicki joined a class on a recent trip to the Everglades to document what was for many students a memorable and "otherworldly" trip.
This milestone CFA season includes Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, The Princess Bride's Cary Elwes and more.
Once thought to be from a bear, a 3,000-year-old bone fragment shares a genetic connection with modern Alaskan Natives.
The guide includes chapters on edible and medicinal plants, critters, mental health and zero waste on campus.
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