The UB libraries will launch a special exhibit later this month featuring the works of Louisa May Alcott, author of the beloved children's book Little Women. But UB scholars tell us that Alcott was no little woman and her life was no children'

Ralph & Mary Wilson give UB $1 million

Sep 20th, 2011

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson has made a generous contribution to the University at Buffalo.

Terror expert assesses threat level as 9/11's tenth anniversary approaches

Sep 8th, 2011

There has not been a terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11 ten years ago. And last May's death of Osama bin Laden delivered a crushing blow to al Qaeda. But a recognized expert on terrorism suggests the threat of further attacks remains very

Drivers needed for national driving study

Aug 26th, 2011

A local research company is recruiting 450 drivers to take part in a national driving behavior study.

UB earthquake researcher calls quake "significant"

Aug 24th, 2011

A top earthquake engineering expert at the University at Buffalo says yesterday's magnitude 5.8 tremor in Virginia is a "significant" event that will help engineers better understand earthquake patterns along the East Coast.

UB opens Greiner Hall

Aug 19th, 2011

The University at Buffalo dedicated their newly built campus living facility to former UB president, the late William Greiner Friday.

A rational tuition plan now law for SUNY

Aug 10th, 2011

New York SUNY 2020 plan is now law. Governor Cuomo signed legislation Tuesday.

Creating a good or peaceful death with Hospice care

Aug 4th, 2011

The most notable solution to what is considered creating a good or peaceful death for a terminally ill patient is Hospice care.

WNED Signs Agreement to Acquire WBFO

Jul 29th, 2011

The University at Buffalo has entered an agreement to sell WBFO-FM and its repeaters in Jamestown and Olean to the Western New York Public Broadcasting Association, which currently owns and operates WNED-TV, AM and FM.

Keeping hydrated in severe heat

Jul 21st, 2011

With an excessive heat warning and heat advisory in effect Thursday, we will bring you important information on the dangers of heat stroke.

UB hosts UniverSoul Circus

Jul 6th, 2011

If you drive past UB's South Campus over the next couple days, no need for a double take. Yes, those are tigers and elephants in the parking lot along Main Street.

The threat of Electro Magnetic Pulse

Jul 1st, 2011

A businessman man in Elma is leading the fight against a major threat to the nation's electrical grid.

UB prepares for medical school move downtown

Jun 29th, 2011

Last week's historic votes by state lawmakers included the long-awaited NY SUNY 2020 and UB 2020 legislation. UB President Satish Tripathi said progress on the ambitious plan is already underway.

Meet the new leader of Daemen College

Jun 24th, 2011

Earlier this month, Daemen College officially named Dr. Edwin Clausen as its new President.

Director named for UB's Prevention of Bullying and School Violence

Jun 15th, 2011

UB has named a leader for its Jean Alberti Center for the Prevention of Bullying and School Violence.

Computer simulation gives 3D view of Buffalo waterfront

Jun 6th, 2011

A simulation program from UB is helping move plans for a Erie Canal Harbor bridge closer to reality.

Press Pass: New congressional winner and print news layoffs

Jun 6th, 2011

Kathy Hochul's rise from the ranks of County Government to the U-S House of Representatives was not just a result of recognizing and developing a key issue.

UB plays role in breast cancer drug study; drug could reduce risk by more than half

Jun 6th, 2011

The University at Buffalo played a major role in an international study on a drug that reduces breast cancer in high-risk woman.

UB President Tripathi applauds study findings

Jun 2nd, 2011

UB President Satish Tripathi talks with WBFO's Joyce Kryszak about his thoughts on the impact of a new study that shows SUNY is critical to the state's economic future.

UB 2020 plan could get boost from economic impact study

Jun 2nd, 2011

A new study finds that the SUNY system is a major driver of the state's economy.

Clinical and Translational Research at UB

May 31st, 2011

The University at Buffalo is gearing up for its annual UB Partners Day.

UB keeps lunch's leftovers out of landfills

May 20th, 2011

Thousands of meals are prepared each day at UB's dining halls, and within a day's time, the leftovers that students leave on their plates could be bound for somebody's garden.

Region's largest business organization urges UB 2020 support

May 17th, 2011

The region's largest business organization says it wants to clarify what Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a couple of a weeks ago regarding the New York SUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program.

UB 2020 vision to move medical school still in works

May 4th, 2011

UB president Satish Tripathi tells WBFO News he will be seeking a challenge grant from the newly proposed SUNY 2020 plan to move the medical school to the downtown medical Campus.