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Two SPHHP Faculty Receive SUNY Chancellor's Awards
6/5/24
Two faculty members from the School of Public Health and Health Professions have been named recipients of the 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.
SPHHP Staff and Faculty Awards Given During Annual Meeting
5/28/24
The University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions announced the recipients of its 2023-2024 awards during the school’s annual meeting in May. The award recipients have been chosen for their outstanding dedication and service to the school in areas of scholarship, community engagement and professional duties.
Students and Faculty from All Five SPHHP Departments Garner Prestigious Accolades
4/26/24
A testament to the School of Public Health and Health Professions' exceptional dedication to research, academia and service, faculty and students from all five departments have recently been awarded distinctions for their work.
Outstanding SPHHP Scholars Receive SUNY Chancellor’s Award
4/22/24
Three SPHHP students have been named recipients of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest honor SUNY bestows upon its students.
SPHHP Student Awards Ceremony Recognizes Exceptional Academic and Community Accomplishments
3/12/24
The School of Public Health and Health Professions recently held its Eighth Annual Student Awards Reception.
Innovative SPHHP research continues with announcement of UB's CTSI Translational Pilot Study Grants
1/30/24
News about innovative research at SPHHP continues with the announcement of UB’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Translational Pilot Studies Program awards. Several SPHHP faculty are among recipients of this year’s seed money to assist them in developing promising new technologies and therapeutics from the conceptual stage to clinical studies.
For PANS parents, life can be a nightmare. New research hopes to provide pathways to relief
12/18/23
Researchers also note the similarities of symptoms between kids who have PANS and people who have long COVID.
SPHHP Rehabilitation Science team assists UB physicians in Western New York’s first long COVID center
10/12/23
UBMD Internal Medicine has opened Western New York’s first long COVID center. Funded by a grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation with support from UB, the center is accepting all patients, regardless of whether they have insurance.
SPHHP staff member aims to bring joy to others with her art
7/28/23
This installment of Out of Office spotlights Jaclyn Levesque, who is taking part in the Lewiston Art Festival for the first time.
Students Receive Awards for Academic, Community Accomplishments
4/7/23
The School of Public Health and Health Professions recently held its Seventh Annual Student Awards Reception.

School News

'One health' champion takes helm of new SPHHP center
9/11/24
Kelly Baker joins UB as the director of the new Center for Climate Change and Health Equity.
UB study points to a need for developing cannabis use guidelines for treating cancer-related pain
9/4/24
Findings have important implications for developing clinical guidelines for managing symptoms related to a cancer diagnosis.
UB, WNY BloodCare recognized for collaboration
8/28/24
UB faculty members and Western New York BloodCare staff have received an Interprofessional Education Collaboration Honorable Mention Award recognizing their collaborative teamwork and impact on improved community outcomes on bleeding and clotting disorder education.
Eat Local WNY initiative aims to create a bounty of benefits for consumers and food producers
8/27/24
Core of the UB-led project is a food pledge that encourages shoppers to purchase at least 10% of their food from local farmers and producers.
Fellows cited for addressing complex social issues
8/14/24
Three teams and one partner organization were recognized for making an impact during the Social Impact Fellows' Impact Showcase.
UB awarded $3.6 million NIH grant to address health inequities in WNY
8/7/24
The grant will support training for early-career faculty who will address the root causes of inequities in Buffalo communities.
Social Impact Fellows rock the house
8/6/24
The hands-on program brings students from a variety of disciplines together to address pressing social issues in the community — and do something to help.
Indigenous students learn about health care careers from the Jacobs School and the Seneca Nation Education Department
7/24/24
Students and faculty from UB’s health sciences units introduced middle and high school students to a wide range of health care professions.
Statistics association honors Lili Tian
7/17/24
The UB faculty member has been elected a fellow of the American Statistical Association for her contributions to the field.
UB nutrition students hold ‘Picnic Palooza’
7/16/24
The Clinical Nutrition MS Program's event helps students develop a range of valuable skills in dietetics practice.