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  • Four first-gen students share stories of triumph following commencement
    5/23/25

    About one-third of undergraduates at the University at Buffalo are the first in their family to attend college. They radiate determination and ambition, and they inspire others to pursue higher education as a path toward upward mobility. 

  • Studies point to redlining as a ‘perfect storm’ for breast cancer
    5/12/25

    New UB-led research indicates that while the residential segregation policy was outlawed decades ago, it still impacts women’s health today.

  • Study examines how diet quality impacts oral microbiome
    4/11/25

    Women who followed healthier diets had lower abundance of certain oral microbiome bacteria, including bacteria that can promote gum disease and heart infections.

  • UB schools among best in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings
    4/8/25

    UB's graduate programs in engineering, education, public health and more are among the nation's top ranked.

  • Predicting postpartum hypertension
    4/3/25

    UB research finds a new way to identify postpartum women who face an elevated risk for hypertension but are overlooked by current medical guidelines.

  • Cancer epidemiologist to deliver Graham lecture
    4/2/25
    Christine B. Ambrosone, a distinguished professor of oncology and leading expert in cancer prevention and control, will deliver the 18th Annual Saxon Graham Lecture on April 18.
  • Gresham lecturer to explore the power of play
    4/2/25
    Play isn’t just for children — it’s a vital part of lifelong health and well-being. But what makes play so powerful, and how does it shape the way we interact with the world?
  • Psychedelics and sex: New research explores perceived impacts on sexuality and intimacy
    3/31/25

    Results found that 70% of participants reported perceived impacts of psychedelic experiences on their sexuality and/or sexual experiences, with 65% mentioning short-term effects and nearly 53% reporting long-term effects.

  • Could eating chili during pregnancy help lower the risk of gestational diabetes? A UB study says it’s possible
    3/24/25

    A UB study suggests that when consumed in chili during pregnancy, beans may help lower one’s risk for gestational diabetes.