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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.

  • SUNY chancellor touts UB as national leader in AI
    9/8/23

    The visit to UB also kicked off a discussion series on harnessing AI for the public good. 

  • ‘A powerful pink bomb’
    8/7/23

    Kelly Hayes McAlonie and Despina Stratigakos, co-creators of Architect Barbie, explain the impact of the movie that's become one of the most talked about films of the summer.

  • Ozempic ‘important moment’ for weight management
    6/21/23

    UB expert Katherine Balantekin says that while anti-obesity drugs are helpful, they are best used as adjuncts to behavioral obesity management.

  • S. Todd Brown named interim law school dean
    6/16/23

    A UB faculty member since 2009, Brown is an expert on bankruptcy trusts, chapter 11, complex litigation and mass torts.

  • Helping students handle patient deaths
    6/5/23

    A patient simulation program for UB nursing students prepares them to deal with a sensitive, but common, workplace experience.

Questions & Answers

  • A conversation with Dean Wysocki
    5/1/23

    The dean of the School of Nursing talks with UBNow about her vision for the school and increasing the presence of students and faculty in the community.

  • 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.

Awards & Recognition

  • 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.

  • Two honored as SUNY Online Teaching Ambassadors
    2/8/23

    UB faculty members Stuart Inglis and Mickey Sperlich are being recognized for their enthusiasm for and effectiveness in online teaching.