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Harnessing Light to Fight Cancer

University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social · 1d

Bring the light💡 Pancreatic #cancer is notoriously difficult to treat. A new method in development at #UBuffalo would use light-infused #chemotherapy to take on the deadly disease.

Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to treat. A new method would use light-infused chemotherapy to take on the deadly disease.

Training AI to detect dyslexia early through handwriting analysis

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President Satish K. Tripathi @ubpresident.bsky.social · 2d

Delighted to cheer our UB Bulls on to victory alongside two of #UBuffalo’s distinguished alumni: CNN anchor @wolfblitzercnn.bsky.social & SUNY Trustee Camille Varlack, who got to see a thrilling OT game as part of Saturday’s homecoming festivities!

Seven people wearing UB Bulls gear pose for a photo.

Two people wearing UB Bulls gear pose for a photo.

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University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social · 6d

Detecting #dyslexia ✍🏼 #AI handwriting analysis could help to diagnose sooner and lead to better learning outcomes for children, a #UBuffalo study found ⬇️

UB researchers developed AI-powered handwriting analysis decades ago. Its latest use: Detecting language-based learning disabilities in children.

The first AI degrees of their kind in the nation

University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social · 7d

Redefining #AI education 💡 #UBuffalo's new degree programs - the first of their kind in the nation - blend AI with the humanities, social sciences to prepare students for tomorrow's challenges ⬇️

New interdisciplinary degrees provide a deep understanding of AI while preparing students for tomorrow’s careers.

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President Satish K. Tripathi @ubpresident.bsky.social · 12d

Today, I was delighted to deliver my final State of the University address and declare, with deep pride, that the state of our university is strong! Over the years, #UBuffalo has approached everything we do in a spirit of solidarity, making all things possible for our great university.

President Satish K. Tripathi stands on stage after his address.

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President Satish K. Tripathi speaks at a podium.

President Satish K. Tripathi smiles as he speaks with the media.

President reflects on university success, thanks UB community in last State of the University address.

University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social · 12d

Onwards and upwards 🤘🏼 President Satish K. Tripathi reflected on #UBuffalo’s growth, the global impact of our research and the #UBTrueBlue community that made it all possible in his final State of the University address. Read more 🔽

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Costume shop opens doors for student designers

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UBuffalo Engineering and Applied Sciences @ubengineering.bsky.social · 15d

#UBSEAS is proud to be ranked No. 33 among public universities and No. 57 nationwide for undergraduate engineering programs in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report #BestColleges rankings! 🤘

Read more ➡️ ubseas.info/3IcBwmv

#UBuffalo #UBTrueBlue

A wide view shows the rippling water of Lake LaSalle under a blue sky with a bright sun. University at Buffalo buildings and trees line the distant shore.

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Arts and Sciences | #UBuffalo @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social · 15d

Behind the scenes, building careers! ✨👗🎭

In the #UBuffalo Department of Theatre and Dance's Costume Shop, students design and construct hundreds of costumes each season under the guidance of alum and assistant professor, Max Levitt.

Costume shop manager Max Levitt helps showcase student creativity — from concept to curtain.

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University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social · 15d

#UBTrueBlue excellence! 🤘🏼 #UBuffalo, a flagship of SUNY, is honored to be ranked No. 36 among all public universities in the nation by the U.S. News #BestColleges rankings! Read more ▶️ www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/storie...

Campus scene by a lake, featuring white pillars on a stone platform with people. The text on the right reads "No. 36 Public University in the Nation 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges."

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University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social · 18d

Homecoming at #UBuffalo is just around the corner! 💙🤘🏼 Check out all the #UBTrueBlue events going on from 9/30 - 10/5! ▶️ ms.spr.ly/63326soT7o

A crowd of University at Buffalo fans wearing blue. A group of people are in the front row with a light blue blanket, throwing up the horns.

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Arts and Sciences | #UBuffalo @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social · 19d

This summer, #UBuffalo students turned WNY into a climate lab!

With guidance from professor Sophie Nowicki, 15 students studied Lake Erie ice, shoreline erosion and past climate shifts, tackling challenges facing the Great Lakes and beyond.

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WNY becomes living lab for students studying climate hazards

UB and universities nationwide investigated climate hazards and extreme weather. Over 10 weeks, 15 students worked with UB researchers on projects tackling the complex challenges of global climate cha...

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University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social · 21d

An extraordinary transformation: From increasing research spending by 65% to helping UB climb 22 spots among U.S. public universities, President Tripathi positioned #UBuffalo to be at the forefront of discovery — culminating in our NYS flagship status. 🔽

Presidential highlights

A timeline pinpoints the highlights of the presidency of Satish K. Tripathi.

Tripathi to step down as UB president

University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social · 22d

After 14-plus years, UB President Satish K. Tripathi has announced he will step down in July 2026. As the longest-serving president of UB since it joined the SUNY system in 1962, Tripathi helped cement #UBuffalo as a premier public research university. Learn more ⬇️

The longest-serving president to lead UB since it joined the SUNY system in 1962 will step down next July and return to his faculty role in the engineering school.

Concluding My Presidential Tenure

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President Satish K. Tripathi @ubpresident.bsky.social · 22d

Today, I announced that I will be stepping down as #UBuffalo president in July of 2026 and returning to my faculty role. It has been a true honor to serve as UB’s 15th president. Read my message to the UB community here: www.buffalo.edu/president/fr...

Today, I write to you to share that I will be stepping down as UB president in July of 2026. While there is never an ideal time to leave this role, I do so knowing that the state of our university is ...

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University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social · 23d

A growing herd! 🤘🏽 With more than 5,000 first-year students enrolled at #UBuffalo this fall, it's our largest class ever! New York’s flagship also achieved total enrollment of 30,000 students for the seventh straight year 🔽

It’s a historic fall as UB welcomes record first-year class

New York’s flagship university also achieved total enrollment of 30,000 for the 7th straight year.

Shaping climate education through the humanities

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Arts and Sciences | #UBuffalo @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social · 26d

#UBuffalo is bringing climate science to the stage! 🌎🎭🌿

Faculty in the Departments of Environment and Sustainability (EVS) and Theatre and Dance are using theatre to spark big conversations about climate change and resilience.

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A collaboration between the sciences and the humanities at UB has led to an innovative way to share important climate change information.

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Students: Speak out on campus technology

University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social · 27d

We will never forget. September 11, 2001. #UBuffalo

Night view of the New York City skyline in black and white, featuring the 'Tribute in Light' memorial. The skyline is reflected in the dark waters below.

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · 29d

#UBuffalo students, tell us about tech at UB! Join UBIT and UB Libraries for a virtual input session on September 30th or October 1st. Participate to be entered to win a Alienware gaming mouse, portable Bluetooth speaker, or $25 Campus Cash!
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Has UB given you the tools you need for a successful semester? Join a virtual input session on September 30 or October 1 and let us know. 

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UBuffalo Engineering and Applied Sciences @ubengineering.bsky.social · 29d

Not sure where to go for help this semester? Come to the #UBSEAS Student Resource Fair tomorrow from 12-3 PM in Davis Hall!

Meet with peer mentors, advisors, tutors, success and wellness coaches, and more 🤘

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Flyer for the Student Resource Fair on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 12-3 PM at Davis Hall, Bansal Atrium. It lists resources like academic integrity, peer mentors, tutoring, and wellness coaches. UB mascot Victor E. Bull asks, "Not sure how to get the help you need?"

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Arts and Sciences | #UBuffalo @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social · 29d

🗓️ Mark your calendars!
The 2025 Buffalo Humanities Festival is Sept. 19–20.
This year’s theme: Fabrication — from creativity & craft to deception & truth.

🔵 Sept. 19: An Evening with Nick Cave
🔵 Sept. 20: Panels & talks at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

Register ➡️ buffalohumanities.org

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UB Information Technology @ubinfotech.bsky.social · 28d

Need a place to study? Learn why #UBuffalo students use the public computing sites in an episode of "What Students Say."
💙💻#UBIT www.youtube.com/shorts/dYDdB...

University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social · 29d

Blue has never looked better 💙 Thank you to our awesome #UBuffalo community for bringing the energy, the pride and the #UBTrueBlue spirit to our home opener! 🏈🔥

Victor E. Bull raises his hand in a horns up hand gesture over the crowd of cheering fans at UB Stadium. They are all wearing blue or UB merchandise. The sky is peeking over he top of the stadium, clear blue with fluffy clouds.

Governor Kathy Hochul holds a True Blue t-shirt at the Blue Out Football Game. President Satish K. Tripathi stands next to her wearing a white cap, blue shirt and gray jacket.

Three smiling people, part of a crowd in blue attire, flash the horns up hand gesture. One holds a flag with a bull and the text "GO BULLS." A sash reads, "IT'S MY BIRTHDAY."

A group of young adults wearing blue UB t-shirts are energetically running on the football field. The leader holds a blue flag with a white bull. Some are smiling and capturing the moment on their phones.

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President Satish K. Tripathi @ubpresident.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you to @governor.ny.gov, @seanryanforbuffalo.bsky.social and Assemblymember Karen McMahon for exploring #UBuffalo’s latest AI innovations made possible by the supercomputing power of Empire AI. Together, we are advancing the AI technologies that will shape a better future for all New Yorkers.

A group of people walk behind a walking robot dog.

Two people look at a small robot sitting on the top of a table.

A group of people stand in front of a sign that says UB|AI.