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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.

The public health crisis has intensified, rather than created, a festering national housing issue, says UB social work researcher Kelly Patterson.

Communication professor Melanie Green says social media and linking political parties to morality and identity have made maintaining friendships challenging.

UB geographer Yingjie Hu says that if privacy is ensured, the data can be used for many applications that benefit society, like disaster response and public health.

The White House Rose Garden event showed us what not to do, UB infectious disease specialist Thomas Russo says.

UB physician Nancy Nielsen warns that when a celebrity or other powerful person checks in, doctors can feel pressured to give in to a VIP's wishes.

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.

As the COVID-19 crisis grows, we worry not only about our health, but also about our jobs, our portfolios and our future. Professor Cristian Tiu answers some common questions.

The UB biochemist is the first SUNY recipient of the R35 award, which provides funding for research that breaks new ground or extends discoveries.

A member of the UB faculty since 2010, Rao is the recipient of an honor that is considered the Nobel Prize for the field of statistics.

CAS academic adviser Joe Syracuse took first place in this year's Step Challenge, recording more than 1.6 million steps during the month of April.

The National Board of Medical Examiners develops and manages assessments of health care professionals, and works to create licensing exams and in-training testing. 

The UB mechanical engineer is among 269 new fellows recognized by one of the oldest scholarly societies in the United States.