University at Buffalo

06/02/2026

Caroline Attardo Genco, provost and senior vice president at Tufts University, has been named ’s 16th president, becoming the first woman and Buffalo native to lead the university. Her appointment was approved by the SUNY Board of Trustees Tuesday following an international search.

Genco will join the UB community on August 10, 2026. Learn more ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6180vb2V4

05/31/2026

Happy Sunday! 🌤️

05/29/2026

What if never got lake-effect snow? ❄️ researchers found ancient iceberg scratches showing Ice Age winds once pushed Great Lakes snowstorms west, not east. 🔽

UB researchers have uncovered new evidence of a reverse snowbelt in which an Ice Age wind system pushed Great Lakes snowstorms west instead of east.

05/27/2026

to offer the world’s first doctorate in applied ontology to prepare students "for the next generation of " and fill a critical need in a quickly growing field 🔽

The new PhD program, and a master’s launched last year, are the only graduate-level applied ontology degrees in the world, filling a critical need in a burgeoning field.

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, remembers those who have lost their lives in service to our country. 💙 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

One family, two degrees 🎓 This mother, daughter duo have double the reasons to celebrate this weekend, as both graduate from with their master’s degrees 🔽

This will be a special commencement season for Farzana Moid and her daughter, Maheea Sayeed, who are both graduating from UB this spring with master's degrees.

05/21/2026

That's a wrap on the ! 🎓💙 All of your hard work has paid off, and we can't wait to see what you accomplish! 💫

Want to see even more? Check out the gallery! ▶️ http://ms.spr.ly/6189vVOOv

05/20/2026

Like father, like son 🎓 After only two years, this grad received his bachelor’s degree at 18 years old, following in his dad's footsteps ⬇️

After only two years and at 18 years old, Michael Reyf will receive his bachelor’s degree from UB on Sunday morning.

05/19/2026

Hats off to the for these creative caps! 🎓 Check out just some of our favorites from this past weekend! 💙

05/17/2026

The energy, the tears, the cheers — this weekend had it all. is so proud of you ! 💙🎓