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Because of their expertise and reputations, members of the UB faculty and staff are sought out by reporters who quote them in print, broadcast and online publications around the world. Here is a sampling of recent media coverage in which UB is mentioned prominently.
"The current congressional debate over legislation criminalizing illegal, and overwhelmingly Hispanic, immigration reflects American anxiety over the 'browning' of the U.S. due to Mexican and Latino immigration over the past 40 years. This is a critical period for Hispanics and their future in America."
Teresa Miller, professor of law, in an article distributed by Bloomberg news service on protests supporting looser immigration laws.
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"We are seeing a lot of books and articles by men (saying) they feel confident with a return to older, more traditional roles."
Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, in an article in the Christian Science Monitor on postmodern confusion over what it means to be "manly."
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"What we are looking at are students who by any educational standard are flunking the test of their financial lives. It is clear that students don't appear to be learning or retaining those things that are needed for making important financial decisions in their own interest."
Lewis Mandell, professor of finance and managerial economics, in an article distributed by Reuters news service on a national financial literacy survey of young people, which is conducted every two years, that showed once again that despite the attention being focused on personal finance and economics, young people don't know much about how money works.
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"It's an easier way than jewelry to say that I can afford to spend this much money on something that's just for play."
Alex Halavais, assistant professor of communication, in an article in eCommerce Times on iPod etiquette.
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