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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.
"A county executive is going to be making more than $100,000. But a $100,000 salary is a relatively rare phenomenon, particularly in the public sector."
Jerry Newman, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in the School of Management and co-author of the book, "Compensation," in an article in the Las Vegas Sun on public employees who pad their salaries by working huge amounts of overtime.
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"Contrary to what younger generations think—and I teach them, so I know—we're not old fogies whose generation is dead. People in positions of power stay there for a long time. Fifty isn't old anymore. Hillary (Clinton) isn't old. Boomers are going to be around for a long time, running the country, running the media."
Elayne Rapping, professor emeritus of American studies, in an article in the Boston Herald on the baby boom generation's refusal to age quietly.
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"We are interested in and want to form relations with other people. On the other hand, we have a need to be different and stand out."
Lora Park, assistant professor of psychology, in an article in Newsday on why people buy personalized license plates for their cars.
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"It's tough to study in the laboratory. Once you find people who are in love, you can't go back and find out what their brain formation was like before they were in love to see what changed."
Mark Kristal, professor of psychology, in an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on the science behind falling in love.
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