QUEEN FOR A DAY: Kelly Carmon jumps for joy at being crowned homecoming queen during halftime of the UB Bulls football game on Saturday. With her is King Andrew Davis. (Photo: Nancy J. Parisi)
Sept. 11 hampers international enrollment
Government-mandated changes in the international admissions process in the wake of the terrorist attacks has hampered enrollment at UB. » Full Story
Pre-school math to be focus of grant
UB education researchers have received a $2.5 million award from the federal government to evaluate a pre-school math curriculum. » Full Story
Cheng receives award for promising new scientists: UB faculty member Richard Cheng has received a new state grant designed to support outstanding scientists who show potential for scientific discovery in the field of biotechnology.
Spirituality on campus: UB will hold a conference during which participants will try to assess the role spirituality plays in university life.
UB's Ironman: Grad student Doug Bush has found that his UB education is assisting him in his training for the grueling triathlon.
Overcoming the eight-legged fear: UB grad student Juliana Read has discovered that a date with "spidey" can reduce loathing for the little buggers.
Course to focus on Mideast family law: The Law school next semester will offer a course on how religion and culture play roles in shaping the legal status of women in Muslim and Hindu societies.
Seeking excellence on and off the field: Members of an elite advising unit support hundreds of UB student-athletes, making sure they keep their grades up.
New technology to heat Alumni pools: UB will produce some of its own electricity and use a by-product of the generation process to heat the swimming and diving pools in Alumni Arena.
Studying ways to increase blood flow to the heart: John M. Canty Jr. and colleagues in the Center for Research in Cardiovascular Medicine will use a federal grant to devise new therapies to improve heart function.
How the senses are perceived: A husband-and-wife research team is conducting frontline work in the field of sensory physics.
Alchemy inspires Art Gallery exhibit: The first collaboration between UB faculty members Reinhard Reitzenstein and Gary Nickard will open with a reception tomorrow.
Music announces November concerts: Pianist Richard Goode, the Muir String Quartet and organ prodigy Felix Hell will be among the featured artists performing in Slee Hall.
Controlling unwanted pounds: UB researcher says family is the key in treating and preventing childhood obesity.