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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.

  • UB student named Key into Public Service Scholar
    5/4/23

    The Phi Beta Kappa program will provide UB recipient Laibah Mir with a scholarship and assistance in pursuing a public sector career.

  • Symposium marks 30 years
    4/27/23

    The annual Student Research Symposium was founded and is organized each year by students in the Graduate School of Education.

  • Secret to maintaining heart health simpler than you think
    2/14/23

    Epidemiologist Michael LaMonte offers tips on how to maintain a healthy heart, including how everyday activities count toward hitting health goals.

  • Building collapses not unexpected in Turkey-Syria quake
    2/10/23

    UB engineers Andrew Whittaker and Michael Constantinou studied Turkish infrastructure after the 1999 quakes in İzmit and Düzce.

  • Dealing with emotional trauma
    1/26/23

    Three UB experts offer insights on how to cope with the events that have rocked Western New York during the past nine months.

Questions & Answers

  • Viewing the total solar eclipse
    3/20/24

    UB ophthalmologist Andrew Reynolds spoke with UBNow about how to stay safe while viewing this once-in-a-lifetime celestial phenomenon. 

  • Meet D. Michael Applegarth
    3/1/24

    The new Social Work professor looks at the intersection of the criminal legal system and mental health with an eye toward reducing mass incarceration and improving well-being. 

  • What’s next for supermarket supermerger?
    3/1/24

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

  • Help from former deans set the path for Aguirre
    2/28/24

    UB's new dean of students says being accessible and a good listener is key to helping students be successful.

  • Bias in facial recognition software
    2/26/24

    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. 

Awards & Recognition

  • Colón named standout Latino for 2024 by NBC News
    9/25/24

    The UB chemistry professor is on the network’s list of 10 Americans whose Hispanic heritage is intrinsically tied to their work.

  • Martinez honored for working to eliminate hepatitis globally
    9/16/24

    The UB faculty member is one of eight people worldwide being recognized by the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination.

  • Levy awarded Dacey Medal
    9/13/24

    The award recognizes neurosurgeons who have made novel and outstanding contributions to the basic, translational and/or clinical understanding of cerebrovascular disease.

  • Haas chosen for '40 Under 40'
    9/11/24

    The Nursing adminstrator has been named by Buffalo Business First as a professional under 40 who is successful in their profession and involved in their community.

  • Statistics association honors Lili Tian
    7/17/24

    The UB faculty member has been elected a fellow of the American Statistical Association for her contributions to the field.