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Jeffrey T. Grabill, deputy vice chancellor for student education at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

A leaked Signal chat revealing U.S. attack plans against Houthi targets highlights a serious breach of protocol, says UB political scientist Carla Martínez Machain, putting national security at risk and undermining public trust in government.

Luis De Jesús Báez, an assistant professor of chemistry, has been named a 2025 IUPAC Young Observer, recognizing his impactful research and leadership potential in international science policy and global chemical innovation.

Luis A. Colón, SUNY Distinguished Professor at UB, has received the inaugural ACS Joseph J. Kirkland Award in Chromatography for his pioneering work in separation science and decades-long mentorship of underrepresented students in STEM.

At just 18, Emery Taylor is set to become the youngest student in UB’s School of Law through the accelerated 3+3 BA/JD program, driven by her passion for law, leadership, and breaking barriers.

UB and Berkeley Lab scientists have discovered “berkelocene,” the first organometallic molecule with the heavy element berkelium, revealing surprising chemistry that challenges long-held assumptions about the periodic table and advances nuclear science.

A new study finds that simply showing students photos of diverse scientists isn’t enough to make them more relatable—humanizing stories about their challenges and experiences are key to increasing engagement with science.

A UB re-entry simulation revealed the overwhelming systemic barriers faced by formerly incarcerated individuals, highlighting how even small setbacks can lead to reincarceration and emphasizing the urgent need for policy change and community support.

UB’s new Indigenous Studies Home/Hub in Clemens Hall offers a dedicated space for community-building, cultural learning, and student support, advancing Indigenous inclusion through education, research, and collaboration with local Indigenous Nations.

A new NSF-funded program at UB’s Center for Geological and Climate Hazards will have undergraduate students investigate local climate challenges, including how Lake Erie’s lack of ice fueled Buffalo’s 2022 blizzard and the likelihood of future wildfire smoke from Canada affecting Western New York.

A new study introduces the RAFT framework, a flexible approach to urban environmental policy that helps cities adapt to evolving risks like climate change and pollution, emphasizing constant assessment and contingency planning.

Jacob Kathman, professor and chair of the Department of Political Science, is an expert on international relations and conflict management.

Collie Fulford’s new book, "Insiders, Outliers," explores the writing lives of adult learners, highlighting their rich experiences and calling for more age-inclusive practices in higher education.

A new book by anthropologist Deborah Reed-Danahay explores sideways migration—the movement of middle-class French citizens to London—offering fresh insights into belonging, mobility and identity in a post-Brexit world.

NASA’s groundbreaking BioSCape project proves that biodiversity can be monitored from space, paving the way for global ecosystem tracking and improved conservation efforts using advanced satellite technology.

Cody Mejeur’s article in "Regeneration: Environment, Art, Culture" challenges traditional views of nature in video games, using queer theory to explore ecological alliances in anti-pastoral Rust Belt settings.

Students can earn both their BA in music performance and EdM in music education in just five years.

The departmental name change better reflects its breadth of research, from glaciers to lava.

UB researchers identified a strain that can also break down some of the toxic byproducts.

Co-edited by retired UB English professor Cristanne Miller, the book has also received significant critical attention and glowing reviews.

"Duck Soup" and "Double Endemnity" are among the films to be screened in the popular film series hosted by faculty members Bruce Jackson and Diane Christian.

The guide includes chapters on edible and medicinal plants, critters, mental health and zero waste on campus.

A pioneering CAS collaboration has produced a new course that challenges students to reimagine justice through art, game design and history.

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics program will use the funding to analyze the effect of immigration on local democratic norms.

A study by UB researchers uncovers molecular clues about the neurotoxic effects of PFAS.

Once thought to be from a bear, a 3,000-year-old bone fragment shares a genetic connection with modern Alaskan Natives.

Producing enough ammonia to feed the world comes with a large carbon footprint; a process described in a new UB-led study could help change that.