Recent News

The College of Arts and Sciences leads the way in bold inquiry, innovative research and cutting-edge performance and visual arts. Check out some of our recent achievements below.

This Month

RENEW students explain the ‘why’ of their research at end-of-the-year poster session
5/2/25
UB’s RENEW Institute spring poster session highlighted the passion behind environmental research, as students showcased innovative, interdisciplinary projects addressing pollution, climate, and sustainability—many with deeply personal motivations, like Alyssa Warrior’s work protecting Seneca Nation waters.
Microplastics art workshop brings together science and art
5/2/25
UB’s Broken Plastics Workshop, led by artist and alumna Nicole Chochrek, invites students to turn microplastic waste into art—blending creativity, science, and sustainability during finals week while raising awareness about plastic pollution and forever chemicals.
Students measure sound intensity levels for physics of music course
5/1/25
UB students in Benedikt Harrer’s "Physics of Music" course are blending science and art by measuring sound levels across campus, an engaging first-year seminar that uses real-world exploration to teach core physics concepts and inspire curiosity.
Moon rocks land at UB
5/1/25
UB students had a rare hands-on experience with ancient moon rocks loaned by NASA, using microscopes to explore the vibrant minerals and deep history of Earth's celestial neighbor, and gaining new insights into the early solar system.

Last Month

UB Students Inducted to Prestigious Academic Honor Society
4/18/25
Phi Beta Kappa is widely considered the highest general academic honor an American undergraduate can receive.
2025 Outstanding Seniors named
4/24/25
Every year, each College department selects a graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional diligence and promise during their time at UB.
UB professor uses AI to help bridge health care gaps in local Latinx communities
4/1/25
Melissa McCarron, a clinical assistant professor of Spanish in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, is using AI to help health care providers better serve Spanish-speaking patients in Buffalo, combining language education, cultural competence, and ethical AI use to bridge communication gaps and advance health equity.
UB chemist Qing Lin elected AAAS fellow
4/8/25
Qing Lin, UB Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, has been elected a 2025 AAAS Fellow for his pioneering work in chemical biology and bioorthogonal chemistry, advancing research on living cells and potential therapies for diabetes and cancer.
Colón receives ACS chromatography award
4/8/25
Luis A. Colón, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry, has received the inaugural ACS Joseph J. Kirkland Award in Chromatography, honoring his pioneering research in separation science and decades of mentorship supporting underrepresented students in STEM.