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The orthodontics department has created an award in Stephen Aszkler’s name to recognize his service and commitment.

UB dance faculty member Michael Deeb Weaver teaches students that a strong mind/body connection is essential for elite performers in the arts. 

Eric Huebner cites new faculty hires, an expanded concert schedule and more degree offerings, including in music education.

Rachael and Michael Krupski's food stand, The Silly Yak, caters to those who have been ubable to enjoy the traditional treats offered at the fair.

Lainie Reid and Dennis Reed, and their band, Yellow Jack, hope to bring attention to the older folk songs.

Law professor Lucinda Finley says donating to funds — even where helping women get abortions is illegal — is protected by Supreme Court precedents.

Law professor Lucinda Finley says the draft Supreme Court ruling that would overturn the right to abortion puts other rights at risk as well.

UB political scientist Jacob Neiheisel says that unless the situation improves soon, Democrats should expect losses in the 2022, 2024 elections.

UB political scientist Elena McLean says severe sanctions can rival military conflict in the scale of economic and human costs they can generate.

With personal connections to the war in Ukraine, management dean Paul Tesluk finds hope in the leadership of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

UB law professor Athena Mutua offers her thoughts on the police and other issues raised during the recent weeks of social protests.

Architecture professor Korydon Smith talks about the partnership to develop a DIY fabric mask that is not only protective, but affordable and scalable.

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.

The named professorship honors the memory of the late UB faculty member, who also led diversity efforts at UB and at SUNY at the time of her death.  

The local chapter of the Public Relations Society of America will honor Rodney Grabowski, UB's VP for advancement, at its annual Excalibur Awards ceremony.

Twenty have been recognized for consistently superior professional achievement and the ongoing pursuit of excellence.

The naming of the Nowicki Foreland honors Sophie Nowicki’s years of work in bringing global scientists together to model future sea level rise.

The designation for the UB civil engineer is reserved for the most eminent civil engineers in the American Society of Civil Engineers.