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

Ray named fellow of Society for Applied Spectroscopy
11/19/24
Steven Ray, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, has been named a fellow of the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS).
Murad’s purpose enables her healing
11/19/24
Kari Winter, professor in the Department of Global Gender and Sexuality Studies, moderated a discussion with human rights activist Nadia Murad at the recent Distinguished Speaker Series.
University Archives receives records from historic Buffalo church
11/14/24
The records from St. Philip’s Episcopal Church hold key insights into the social, cultural, political and religious history of Buffalo’s Black community.
NCATS award to support multi-site study evaluating remote trials
11/14/24
Investigators from UB’s CTSI were among those from several institutions who were recently awarded a two-year, $2.1 million grant from NCATS.
UB experts weigh in on presidential election
11/14/24
UB political science and law experts provided insights to the media about former President Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

Last Month

Study suggests ‘Jedi’ rodents use sound to enhance their sense of smell
10/24/24
A UB study suggests that ‘Jedi’ rodents remotely move matter using sound to enhance their sense of smell.
UB welcomes latest class of VITAL scholars
10/24/24
The scholars are on campus this week, and UB hopes some will join the next generation of faculty at the university.
Aga’s research to be highlighted at first CAS Spotlight Symposia Series
10/14/24
The two-day event aims to recognize and further elevate the profile of the college's distinguished faculty.
NIH grant to support research on aging, loneliness
10/23/24
UB professor John Beverley's team will work to improve understanding for how solitude relates to flourishing in older age.
Bits of science fiction, realism in UB professors' art exhibits
10/14/24
Concurrent exhibitions by Joan Linder and Stephanie Rothenberg reflect parallel interests in environmental issues.