ACCEPTING THE CHALLENGE. Greg Michaelidis (orange shirt, second from left), director of research and strategic analysis in the Office of the President, was one of 114 UB employees who participated in the J.P. Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge on June 7. The UB runners and walkers, and another 50 colleagues who came to cheer them on, celebrated with a Mardi Gras-themed party in the university's tent after the race. (Photo: Nancy J. Parisi)
Market set for South Campus
A new farmer's market featuring local sellers of fruits, vegetables and preserves will open June 30 in the parking lot north of Allen Hall on the South Campus. » Full Story
Metro Rail increases housing values. A study by a UB urban planner has found that houses located within a half mile of Buffalo's light rail stations are assessed higher than similar properties that are not within walking distance of the stations.
Focus on cross-border connections. The Regional Institute will unveil findings of its yearlong Region's Edge research initiative at a briefing today for binational regional leaders.
WBFO wins top state AP radio award. UB's National Public Radio affiliate won 11 awards—including top statewide honors—at the New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association's annual awards banquet.
Fascination with violent entertainment. UB faculty member David Schmid talked about America's "longstanding obsession with murderous entertainment" during the inaugural lecture of the 2007 UBThisSummer lecture series.