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The College of Arts and Sciences is home to the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics at the University at Buffalo.
Congratulations to Sophie Nowicki, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor of Earth Sciences, on being elected a fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU)! 🏔️ 🌎

Her research on ice sheets is helping us understand climate change and future sea-level rise.

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UB ice sheet expert Sophie Nowicki elected AGU fellow
SUNY Empire Innovation Professor Sophie Nowicki is an internationally known ice sheet scientist and climate modeler.
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October 8, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Congratulations to @hollyjeanbuck.bsky.social , associate professor of Environment and Sustainability, on being named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow! The fellowship provides $800,000 over five years to support creative work and new ideas.
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UB’s Holly Jean Buck named MacArthur Fellow
The social scientist and Department of Environment and Sustainability faculty member is among the 2026 recipients of the highly selective $800,000 “genius grants.”
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September 29, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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#UBTrueBlue pride! 💙 #UBuffalo, a flagship of SUNY, is proud to again be ranked among the top public universities in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report #BestColleges rankings! Read more ▶️ www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/storie...
September 22, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Today, we honor and remember the lives that were lost 25 years ago on September 11, including 11 #UBuffalo alumni.
September 11, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Shakespeare is stepping beyond the stage and into the Buffalo community. 🎭

Danielle Rosvally, assistant professor of Theatre and Dance, is bringing Macbeth to new audiences through #UBuffalo’s new Mobile Shakespeare Lab.

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Mobile Shakespeare Lab takes UB theatre beyond the stage
The Department of Theatre and Dance is launching its Mobile Shakespeare Lab and taking a reimagined production of “Macbeth” to venues around Buffalo.
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September 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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The power of connection 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 A #UBuffalo expert breaks down "collective effervescence" and the everyday moments that fight loneliness on the latest Driven to Discover podcast ▶️ www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/Driven...
September 2, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Through #UBuffalo’s EarthEd Institute, Nick DiFrancesco, Department of Earth Sciences, and Nick Henshue, Environment and Sustainability, are helping WNY science teachers gain hands-on experiences and practical tools to bring back to their students.🍃🌎

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UB EarthEd Institute inspires area science teachers
The program is designed to empower educators to bring authentic Earth and environmental science into their classrooms.
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August 28, 2026 at 6:55 PM
What can RNA tell us about the origins of life?
New research led by Priya R. Banerjee, Twentieth Century Club Professor of physics, explores how RNA forms liquid-like droplets, offering clues to the molecular processes that may have helped spark early life.

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RNA droplets may have helped start life on Earth. UB study explains why they form
UB-led research reveals that a tiny chemical difference between RNA and DNA helps explain why RNA more readily organizes into droplets when temperatures rise.
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August 25, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Celebrating undergraduate researchers from #UBuffalo and institutions across the country! 🔬🌎🎨

Our first Summer Undergraduate Research Poster Session brought students across disciplines together to share their work, exchange ideas and celebrate discovery.

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College hosts first summer undergraduate research poster session and reception
The event in July showcased and celebrated the research happening on campus and with faculty mentors.
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August 20, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Two archaeological excavations led by Alessandro Sebastiani, associate professor and chair of the Department of Classics, are revealing new insights into ancient civilizations — including a remarkably preserved agricultural warehouse in southern Tuscany.

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UB excavations in ancient Italy reveal economic and medieval history
Two recent archeological excavations are offering new insights into the workings of ancient civilizations.
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August 19, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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#UBTrueBlue proud! 🏅 Congratulations to the 24 #UBuffalo faculty and staff who have been named recipients of the 2026 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence! 🤘🏽
UB faculty, staff receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards
The awards acknowledge and provide system-wide recognition for consistently superior professional achievement.
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August 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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It has been an historic week at #UBuffalo as Caroline Attardo Genco, PhD, arrived to begin her tenure as UB’s 16th president.

In this message to the community, she describes the excitement of meeting students, faculty and staff and learning what excites them for the future. 🔽
President Genco Reflects on Her First Week at UB | University at Buffalo
It has been an historic week at UB as Caroline Attardo Genco, PhD, arrived on campus on Monday to begin her tenure as UB’s 16th president. In this video message to the UB community, President Genco describes the excitement of meeting students, faculty and staff across UB and learning more about their priorities and what excites them about the future. Explore #UBuffalo on Social Media: http://ms.spr.ly/63323ayqGF http://ms.spr.ly/63324ayqG2 http://ms.spr.ly/63326ayqG4 http://ms.spr.ly/63327ayqGf http://ms.spr.ly/63328ayqGA ABOUT UB: The University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our thinking, research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. UB is New York State's flagship university and a proud member of AAU. For more info, go to http://ms.spr.ly/63329ayqG7
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August 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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A new chapter begins! Please help us welcome #UBuffalo’s 16th President, Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco, as she embarks on her first official day at UB! 🤘🏼
August 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Indigenous studies faculty Mishuana Goeman and Jason Corwin are partnering with Joyce Hwang, professor of architecture, on a Mellon Foundation–funded greenspace project in Medina, honoring Indigenous histories and ecological stewardship.

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Architecture, indigenous studies professors receive Mellon grant to plan public greenspace in Medina
Architecture, Indigenous Studies faculty received a Mellon grant to design a public greenspace in Medina.
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August 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Before seeing Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” revisit the ancient epic behind it.

Jackie Murray, associate professor of Classics, explores how the film reimagines Homer’s world through its casting and themes of war and accountability.

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What to know about Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ according to UB classics researcher
The film is a “fresh and plausible interpretation of the ancient myth,” says expert on ancient Greek literature.
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August 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM
How did inbred brown tree snakes take over Guam?

A study from Trevor Krabbenhoft, associate professor of Biological Sciences, and postdoctoral researcher Levi Gray reveals hidden DNA variations that may explain their success.

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How did inbred brown tree snakes take over Guam? Study suggests hidden genetic diversity
Inbred brown tree snakes have more genetic diversity than meets the eye, according to UB-led study.
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August 4, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Jamir Marino, assistant professor in the Department of Physics, has received more than $1.1 million in U.S. Department of Defense funding to advance research on neutral-atom quantum computing, helping unlock the next generation of quantum technologies.

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UB physicist receives over $1M in federal grants for neutral-atom quantum computing research
UB physicist receives two federal grants totaling $1.1 million to advance future quantum technologies.
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July 31, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Blue LED lights could help speed up drug discovery.

New research led by Patricia Z. Musacchio, assistant professor of Chemistry, shows how visible light can simplify the creation of complex molecules, opening new possibilities for medicinal chemistry.

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Blue lights and textbook chemistry could help create complex drugs in fewer steps
Surprisingly simple tools allow UB chemists to modify two carbon atoms in a single reaction.
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July 31, 2026 at 1:07 PM
How does wildfire smoke affect the way we observe wildlife?

Research led by Festus Adegbola, a PhD candidate in the Department of Geography, suggests wildfire smoke may influence bird sightings across NYS and reshape how researchers monitor biodiversity.

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UB study finds Canadian wildfire smoke linked to fewer bird sightings
UB study compared air quality data with birdwatching reports, including during historic 2023 wildfire season.
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July 28, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Why does misinformation persist?
Yotam Ophir, associate professor in the Department of Communication, explores how misinformation spreads, why people believe it and what AI means for misinformation research.

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Why misinformation persists
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, Ophir is uncovering how false and misleading information spreads.
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July 1, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Nearly 200 leaders from universities, government and industry gathered at #UBuffalo for the @insidehighered.com US AI Summit 2026 to explore AI in service of society. Through panels and discussions, attendees examined priorities for 2030.

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AI Summit helps shape higher education’s role in AI for the public good
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June 29, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Protecting the Great Lakes 🌊 #UBuffalo was awarded $5M to lead efforts to research and protect one of the region's most important natural resources, tackling issues like PFAs, invasive species and more 🔽
UB awarded $5 million to lead new Great Lakes Research Consortium
UB will play an expanded role in researching and protecting the largest group of freshwater bodies on Earth.
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June 25, 2026 at 4:20 PM
A new form of magnetism? 🧲
Research from Jamir Marino, assistant professor of Physics, proposes a quantum sensing technique to detect elusive “altermagnets”, a new class of materials that could pave the way for faster, more energy-efficient electronics.

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Quantum sensor may be able to identify new type of magnetism
UB scientists are proposing a quantum sensing system to make identifying altermagnets much simpler.
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June 25, 2026 at 3:24 PM
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month.

The #UBuffalo Aphasia Health Fair connected individuals with aphasia, families, clinicians, researchers and community organizations to share resources and support.

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Aphasia health fair connects community to resources
The health fair offered free resources and vital information about aphasia.
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June 24, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Students from across WNY and the SUNY system showcased research on climate change, lunar geology, carbon capture and more at this year’s Earth Science Student Forum at the Buffalo Museum of Science.

Congratulations to all presenters and award winners!

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Earth science forum brings together SUNY students
Eighteen undergraduate students and a few postdoctoral candidates presented their research to 100 attendees at the Buffalo Science Museum.
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June 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM