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UB PhD alumna and Fulbright scholar Naila Sahar returns to teach and conduct research at UB as an AAUW Postdoctoral International Fellow.

Jacobs School staff member and former roller derby queen Midori Ohtake spends her Summer Hours pursuing her passion for skating at local parks.

GSE staffer Renad Aref is using her Summer Hours to turn two of her childhood hobbies — coin-collecting and jewelry-making — into a growing business.

Jane Sinclair-Piegza and her husband have turned a forlorn piece of earth into a healthy forest of native trees and shrubs where wildlife flourishes.

UB faculty member Korydon Smith creates design solutions for marginalized people around the world.

UB maritime shipping expert Irina Benedyk says the supply chain will see delays in automobiles, coal and other goods typically handled in Baltimore.

UB law professor Christine Bartholomew offers insights on Kroger's proposed $25 billion acquisition of Albertsons and why the FTC opposes the merger.

UB computer scientist Ifeoma Nwogu spoke with UBNow about how AI has evolved through the years and offers her perspective on bias in facial recognition programs. 

UB expert Mark Frank explains how to detect deception — and yes, the eyes can lie.

Carleara Weiss says improved sleep can have emotional, physical and mental health benefits.

Law professor Mark Bartholomew talks about contact tracing, which may become routine as we move from shelter-in-place to a less-restricted life.

UB political scientist Jacob Neiheisel says the voting booth still serves a vital purpose, despite technological advancements and alternative voting.

Joann Sands, an expert in disaster preparedness and response, talks about the importance of nurses in managing a health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the COVID-19 crisis grows, we worry not only about our health, but also about our jobs, our portfolios and our future. Professor Cristian Tiu answers some common questions.

Law professor Errol Meidinger talks about his new book that examines a big-picture approach to improving climate change, agriculture and sports.

The team leading interprofessional education at UB has been recognized by the National Academies of Practice with the Interprofessional Group Recognition Award.

The Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors honored the director of counseling services for her work in campus mental health.

Faculty members Stewart Clark and Lukasz “Luke” Ziarek have been recognized with UB’s highest honor given for undergraduate mentoring.

Shambhu Upadhyaya and Jason Briner have been recognized for their support and development of graduate students.

The Empire Innovation Professor of Computer Science and Engineering holds more than 85 patents as either an inventor or co-inventor.