Awards

News about awards and recognition earned by UB and members of our community. (see all topics)

UB receives $2.1 million grant to prevent toxic side effects of leukemia treatment
1/29/23
The project aims to develop drugs that target cancer cells as well as drugs that may help prevent anti-cancer molecules from harming healthy cells.
UB receives grant to improve root canal treatment alternative
1/26/23
The research will investigate the effects of enzyme MMP-9 on multiple types of cells involved in the pulpal healing process.
Online programs for nursing, engineering management among nation鈥檚 best
1/24/23
The U.S. News & World Report rankings spotlight the value of these innovative educational offerings.
UB researchers awarded $1.5 million NSF grant to boost STEM students鈥� outcomes
1/18/23
Program will use inclusive learning community model to fund scholarships and provide support services to 25 full-time students.
Nouh, Cook awarded Meyerson award
1/11/23
The award is UB’s highest honor for undergraduate mentoring.
UB Fast 46 seeks nominations of alumni-run businesses
1/10/23
Named in honor of UB’s founding in 1846, the program elebrates the success of businesses owned or led by UB alumni and former students.
UB awarded $20 million to establish national AI institute to help children with speech, language disorders
1/10/23
The National Science Foundation-funded effort will address the nationwide shortage of speech-language pathologists, ensure at-risk children receive assistance.
UB student wins prestigious Marshall Scholarship from British government
1/5/23
Alexis Harrell will explore how various forms of narrative shape Black experiences.
Clinician scientist Waheed Adedeji receives NIH award to study interaction of mental health and HIV medication in Nigeria
12/2/22
Adedeji, also a scholar at the UB Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences (CIGBS), will receive mentorship and training through CIGBS.
UB joins I-Corps Hub, a boost to STEM startups
11/28/22
The $15 million National Science Foundation program will foster innovation and accelerate economic development in Western New York, and beyond.