2015

September

The role of decor in Hitler's life
8/27/15
UB's Despina Stratigakos recounts how Hitler's inner circle worked to reinvent his image from a solitary oddball to a statesman in her new book, "Hitler at Home."
For NFL, much at stake as it appeals judge's lifting of Brady suspension
9/4/15
Roger Goodell's credibility to serve as chief disciplinary officer has really been damaged if the NFL loses this appeal, says UB's Nellie Drew.
Beliefs clash as people await Kim Davis ruling
9/3/15
According to UB's Michael Boucai, the Kim Davis punishment plays into the hands of religious conservatives.
UB breaks into ranks of top 100 national universities
9/9/15
Says Gov. Cuomo: "This is truly a prestigious distinction, and I offer my congratulations to all of the faculty, staff and students that have made UB into the educational powerhouse that it is today."
How U.S. hospitals are defending themselves against the next big outbreak
9/9/15
The Ebola outbreak made changes like travel screening questions and proper isolation technique a nonnegotiable part of hospital life, says UB's John Sellick.
Tougher road for Biden if he waits to decide on 2016
9/10/15
Joe Biden would be better off making his decision earlier than later because of closing dates, says UB's James Campbell.
Jacobs family gives $30 million to UB Medical School
9/14/15
This is UB's first naming gift and brings Jacobs' and his family's total contributions to the university to more than $50 million.
Cyber breach hits 10 million Excellus healthcare customers
9/11/15
According to UB's Arun Vishwanath, breaches are often worse than they initially appear, and he expects this one to be no different.
Obama wants 10,000 Syrian refugees next year
9/10/15
"Of course we need to accept them now, but unless the proper infrastructure is built up to help them when they arrive, this is not going to be successful," says UB's Hilary Weaver.
Astonishing gift by the Jacobs family will transform UB's medical school
9/15/15
The $30 million gift to UB will have a huge impact on the school, community and nation, according to an editorial in the Buffalo News.
UB alumnus donates $30 million to medical school
9/15/15
UB's medical school has been renamed the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Excellus cyberattack may affect a lot more people than insurer estimates, expert says
9/16/15
"Initially, even the companies and agencies themselves don't know the extent of the breach," says UB's Arun Vishwanath.
Attacking Trump may be theme of second 2016 Republican debate, experts say
9/15/15
The key for Carly Fiorino is to spar with Donald Trump like an equal, says UB's Emily Grijalva.
University at Buffalo president leads the charge
9/18/15
Satish K. Tripathi has traveled from the Indian village of Patna to Western New York and UB. His advice? Always be willing to take some risk.
UB's Communities of Excellence connects faculty across disciplines
9/18/15
The initiative aims to create new majors and tackle pressing global issues focused on global health, sustainable manufacturing and the genome.
Poor executive functioning in girls tied to future weight gain
9/21/15
Psychological interventions have been developed for binge eating problems, says UB's Myles Faith.
Refugee groups say communities are ready and willing to do more
9/22/15
UB's Hilary Weaver says we need to look at what refugees need beyond the resettlement period.
UB's Satpal Singh on his meeting with Pope Francis
9/25/15
Singh, a leader in the Sikh religion, participated in the interfaith service with Pope Francis at the 9/11 Memorial.
Why you should care about how Hitler decorated his homes
9/27/15
UB's Despina Stratigakos recounts how Hitler's inner circle worked to reinvent his image from a solitary oddball to a statesman of fine taste.
How VW's scandal threatens the reputation of 'German engineering'
9/23/15
"If you bought this as a signal of your environmental commitment, that is tarnished. I feel kind of conspicuous driving it now," says UB's Trina Hamilton.
Should I chew gum?
9/30/15
The benefits of chewing gum -- boosting mood and alertness -- may not include reaching for healthy foods, according to UB's Jennifer Temple.