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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.
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.
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.
While blizzards are inescapable, UB expert Michel Bruneau offers suggestions to help make snowstorms a day off rather than a disaster.
Nursing faculty members suggest ways to achieve happier, healthier living in the new year.
GSE researcher John Strong shares his insights on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal to address the decline in literacy in NYS.
Law professor Samantha Barbas talks about the importance of the landmark case as Florida attempts to roll back its protections.
Co-chairs Ann Bisantz, Craig Abbey and Carol Van Zile-Tamsen talk about the process that shows how UB is meeting its mission and goals.
UB sociologist Erin Hatton says the union would be a first for the Elon Musk-owned company.
UB geologist Tracy Gregg offers insights on the event that was the talk of the town on Monday.
UB Black history scholar LaGarrett King talks about the importance of teaching about Black history in schools and in society.
The UB social work professor was recognized by the Partnership for the Public Good for her language access work with refugee and migrant communities.
The UB scholar is the recipient of the Barbara Jelavich Book Prize and an Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant for two book projects.
The Sunstar Robert J. Genco Endowed Chair and director of UB's Microbiome Center is among 11 fellows in this year's class.
The director of UB's Microbiome Center will continue the work of the acclaimed researcher.
Jin Young Song is the recipient of a 2023 Design Educates Award for his energy-efficient façade retrofit of a major hospital in Seoul.