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Faculty experts weigh in on trending topics. Their views and opinions are based on their expertise and research, and do not represent the official positions of UB.

  • Most expensive winter storm damage largely preventable
    1/19/24

    While blizzards are inescapable, UB expert Michel Bruneau offers suggestions to help make snowstorms a day off rather than a disaster.

  • ‘Trusted’ UB nurses offer New Year’s resolutions
    1/12/24

    Nursing faculty members suggest ways to achieve happier, healthier living in the new year.

  • A look at ‘Back to Basics’ plan for literacy
    1/12/24

    GSE researcher John Strong shares his insights on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal to address the decline in literacy in NYS.

  • Increasing lung cancer screening
    12/15/23

    A study funded by the CTSI Pilot Study program aims to increase screening in urban primary care settings.

  • Going green during the holidays
    11/30/23

    UB researcher Kacey Stewart offers some tips for living a sustainable, healthy life this holiday season.

Questions & Answers

  • A conversation with Dean Pollack
    4/5/23

    The dean of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences talked with his vision for the school and what brought him back to UB after earning his PhD here in 1984.

  • Be prepared with CPR training
    3/29/23

    Recent cases in which bystanders saved the lives of well-known WNYers who suffered cardiac arrest underscore the importance of being trained in CPR.

  • A conversation with Dean Brashear
    3/21/23

    The VP for health sciences and dean of the Jacobs School talks with UBNow about how UB's health sciences schools will help the university realize its Top 25 ambition.

  • Meet Dean Iyer
    3/6/23

    UBNow sat down with the dean of the School of Management, who joined the university last August, to learn more about the school's strategic priorities.

  • Questions about free speech on campus?
    3/6/23

    In light of concerns over a student club inviting a speaker to campus this week, UBNow answers some frequently asked questions about freedom of expression at UB.

Awards & Recognition

  • UB pediatrician honored by perinatal bereavement group
    3/22/23

    Praveen K. Chandrasekharan is being recognized both for his compassion as a clinician and proficiency as a researcher.

  • Kahn named SfAA fellow
    3/16/23

    The UB medical anthropologist has been recognized by the Society for Applied Anthropology.

  • Colón receives RCSA diversity award
    3/7/23

    The UB scientist is one of six recognized by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement for research excellence and contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

  • Bowen recognized as a SSWR fellow
    2/27/23

    The UB School of Social Work researcher has been honored for her accomplishments and leadership on issues of social work practice and policy.

  • Jacobs School researchers capture ASPIRE challenge
    2/24/23

    The winning research project in the prestigious competition focuses on helping to solve the opioid crisis in the U.S.