DUNNETT HONORED. Stephen Dunnett, vice provost for international education, was recognized as the UB President's Medalist at the April 19 Celebration of Academic Excellence. For details, see lead story in Top Stories. (Photo: Nancy J. Parisi)
Gore lecture garners huge response.
UB officials say the response of area high schools to the university's invitation to hear former vice president and environmental activist Al Gore speak tomorrow has been extraordinary. » Full Story
Two to receive honorary degrees
Former UB administrator and " leadership guru" Warren Bennis and National Public Radio personality and UB alumna Terry Gross have been selected to receive honorary degrees from SUNY. » Full Story
Celebrating excellence. UB faculty, staff and students were recognized for outstanding achievement at the annual Celebration of Academic Excellence.
Focus on student systems. As part of UB 2020, the university has initiated a project to evaluate the many components that make up the current student systems and to explore ways to improve and integrate them.
Need for change brings scholar to UB. As chair of the Department of English, Cristanne Miller plans to make an "excellent department as strong as it can possibly be."
‘Watch Your Steps.’ In an effort to raise environmental awareness, UB students are turning their campus into a virtual—and real—playground this week as they conduct a final project for their media study class.
Enviro Fair showcases ‘green’ solutions. Just about anything anybody needs to start "going green"—from energy-efficient light bulbs to fast-growing trees—will be exhibited tomorrow at an Enviro Fair.
Striving for excellence. Five high school students involved in the UB Biomedical STEP and Buffalo PREP programs are competing in the National Science Bowl, a high-profile academic competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Foster named to state panel. The director of UB's Regional Institute has been appointed to a state commission that has been charged with identifying opportunities for shared services and regional collaboration for local governments.
Increased breast cancer risk. Women who had their tonsils removed in childhood may be at increased risk of developing premenopausal breast cancer, a study conducted by UB epidemiologists has found.
FSEC gets construction update. The Faculty Senate Executive Committee yesterday received an update on the university's renovation, expansion and construction plans.