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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.

  • Trump shooting shocks nation
    7/16/24

    UB experts say the shockwaves that are upending an already turbulent presidential campaign are unlikely to recede anytime soon.

  • Multipronged approach needed to stem synthetic opioid deaths
    7/11/24

    Pharmacy professor Edward Bednarczyk discusses an online training program for prescribers and other efforts.

  • UB experts weigh in on NFL Sunday Ticket decision
    7/2/24

    Law professors Helen "Nellie" Drew and Christine Bartholomew call the case "rare" and the "definition of an antitrust violation."

  • Paying student-athletes
    5/30/24

    UB sports law expert Helen “Nellie” Drew says the recent landmark NCAA agreement opens a ‘new world’ of intercollegiate athletics.

  • Reclassification of cannabis
    5/8/24

    UB experts weigh in on the DEA's move to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance.

Questions & Answers

  • Labor trends give Tesla workers a shot at unionizing
    2/21/23

    UB sociologist Erin Hatton says the union would be a first for the Elon Musk-owned company.

  • An earthquake in WNY?
    2/8/23

    UB geologist Tracy Gregg offers insights on the event that was the talk of the town on Monday.

  • The significance of Black History Month
    2/2/23

    UB Black history scholar LaGarrett King talks about the importance of teaching about Black history in schools and in society.

  • Natural inspiration
    1/26/23

    MFA student and UB Arts Collaboratory artist-in-residence Taylor Robers channels inspiration from ecosystems into art.

  • A deep dive into ‘One Health’
    1/10/23

    A new book edited by law faculty Irus Braverman examines the movement that recognizes that human health is connected to animals, plants and the environment. 

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.