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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.
“We should have an open interview section and it should be inclusive, it should be a thoughtful process and it should include a minority candidate. Open the process up and you might be surprised at what you find.”
Athletics Director Warde Manuel in an article in The New York Times about the likelihood that Americans will elect a woman or an African-American to the White House before the University of Alabama—or most of the other so-called big-time college football powers—hires an African-American head football coach.
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“In the case of a physician of significant reputation and renown, and Jarvik is well-known for his artificial heart, I think it’s sending a rather dishonest message—that, he himself taking Lipitor is healthy enough to row up and down whatever stream he was rowing. Since he used a body double, that’s dishonesty.”
David Triggle, University Professor and SUNY Distinguished Professor in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, in an article in The New York Times about the appropriateness of using well-known doctor Robert Jarvik in advertisements to endorse the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor.
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“We don’t feel old pain. What we remember are the narratives...what survives are the memories…What happens when something so horrible is so beautiful?”
Bruce Jackson, SUNY Distinguished Professor of English and American studies, in an article in The Washington Post on what life was like during the Great Depression.
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“It’s not unusual. It’s kind of leaving the door cracked open.”
James E. Campbell, professor and chair of political science, in an article in Newsday about Mitt Romney’s decision to “suspend” his campaign. Campbell also did radio interviews with WBEN, WILS (Michigan) and KGAB (Wyoming).
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