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  • Building nanosatellites and community.
    Building spacecraft and community
    3/1/16

    UB engineering students are designing and building a spacecraft that could help transform the future of spaceflight.

  • Supporting students in the arts.
    Supporting students in the creative arts
    3/1/16

    Professors Diane Christian and Bruce Jackson have pledged $1 million to support UB students in the creative and performing arts.

  • Step to it.
    Step to it
    3/1/16

    School of Public Health and Health Professions challenges UB community to take 16 million steps during April.

  • Trump gets boost from Christie backing.
    Trump gets boost from Christie backing
    3/1/16

    Political scientist James Campbell says Chris Christie's endorsement of Donald Trump may reinforce feeling Trump's nomination is inevitable.

  • You're hired.
    You're hired
    3/1/16

    Paige Sarlin talks about Thomas Edison's place in the history of the job interview at the next Scholars@Hallwalls lecture.

  • UB football player Solomon Jackson dies.
    UB football player Solomon Jackson dies
    3/1/16

    Athletics Director Allen Greene today informed the UB Athletics community that student-athlete Solomon Jackson passed away last night.

  • Making lives better.
    Taking a human view toward development
    3/2/16

    Ryan Muldoon is a core author of a World Bank report on development policy — an unusual role for a philosopher.

  • Ulbrich to lead Blackstone LaunchPad.
    Ulbrich to lead Blackstone LaunchPad
    3/2/16

    Tom Ulbrich has been named executive director of the new experiential entrepreneurship program for students at UB.

  • Participants sought for studies.
    Participants sought for research studies
    3/2/16

    Two new UB studies are recruiting families and individuals interested in losing weight or preventing diabetes.

  • Meet potential employers at CareerFest.
    Meet employers at CareerFest
    3/1/16

    More than 20 Fortune 500 companies will join 100 local and national companies at this year’s edition of CareerFest, UB’s largest career fair.

  • Educating students in STEM.
    Educating students in STEM
    3/3/16

    UB partners with National Grid and the BNMC to provide hands-on STEM experiences for BPS students.

  • Taking research on the road.
    Taking research on the road
    3/3/16

    UB students Matthew Falcone and Lily Talal furthered the case that SUNY investment in student research is well spent during a road trip to Albany.

  • Exploring work of Olivier Messiaen.
    Exploring work of Olivier Messiaen
    3/3/16

    Pianist Eric Huebner will tackle the work of one of the 20th century's major composers as part of the Scholars on the Road series.

  • Celebrating shared governance.
    Celebrating shared governance
    3/2/16

    The Faculty and Professional Staff senates held a historic joint session to highlight the importance of working together to achieve UB's goals.

  • Opioid education.
    Opioid education
    3/4/16

    UB's Mini Med School is presenting a three-part series on the opioid epidemic, a vital issue affecting the entire Western New York community.

  • Zombie Talk.
    Zombie Talk
    3/4/16

    Zombies don’t have much to say, but two UB researchers are taking up the slack in a new book.

  • Making the finals.
    Making the finals
    3/4/16

    UB law students are competing at the national Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition.

  • Don't discount the underdogs.
    Don't discount the underdogs
    3/3/16

    Political scientist James Campbell says that despite Super Tuesday results, the stakes are too high to count Trump's rivals out just yet.

  • Tackling the tough topics.
    Tackling the tough topics
    3/7/16

    The DIFCON12 series aims to engage students in “difficult conversations” and change the way they think about these subjects.

  • when a supervolcano erupts.
    When a supervolcano erupts
    3/7/16

    A new study suggests that rivers of hot ash and gas from supervolcano eruptions move slower than previously thought.

  • Secret to 3-D graphene.
    Secret to 3-D graphene
    3/7/16

    A new study shows how researchers tamed the notoriously fickle supermaterial by using a 3-D printer and ice.

  • RENEW launches lecture series.
    RENEW launches lecture series
    3/4/16

    Peter Rive, co-founder and CTO for SolarCity, will present the inaugural lecture in the UB RENEW Distinguished Lecture Series.

  • EOC to hold women's conference.
    EOC to hold women's conference
    3/8/16

    Empowering women to navigate life's journey is the topic of a conference sponsored by the EOC.

  • Cudd to perform at Black Box Concert.
    Cudd to perform at Black Box Concert
    3/7/16

    New works for percussion and electronics will be the focus of Wednesday’s Black Box Concert.

  • Finding success for crowdfunding.
    Finding success for crowdfunding
    3/8/16

    A study by management professor Yong Li has identified the three key factors for a successful crowdfunding campaign.

  • All systems go for Blackstone LaunchPad.
    All systems go for Blackstone
    3/8/16

    UB officially unveiled Blackstone LaunchPad at UB, a program designed to introduce entrepreneurship as a viable career option for students.

  • Contemplative education.
    Contemplative education
    3/9/16

    More than 400 people gathered at UB last week to investigate the place of mindfulness in higher education.

  • Continuing UB's new music tradition.
    Continuing UB's new music tradition
    3/9/16

    Tiffany Du Mouchelle brings a love for the stage and passion for performing to her new role as head of UB's voice program.

  • Latest Simpson twist shows interest remains.
    Latest Simpson twist revives interest
    3/8/16

    A new mini-series, mistrust of police and lack of details creates a ‘perfect storm’ for public interest, David Schmid says.

  • Antidepressants linked to tooth implant failure.
    Antidepressants linked to dental implant failure
    3/10/16

    A new UB study found that side effects of these drugs weaken bone growth, a crucial factor for implant success.

  • Athletes have little to fear from Zika.
    Olympians have little to fear from Zika
    3/10/16

    Medical geographer Jared Aldstadt says cooler weather should slow mosquito transmission in Rio.

  • Eleven join START-UP NY.
    Eleven companies join START-UP NY
    3/10/16

    Eleven companies have been approved for START-UP NY through their affiliation with UB.

  • Adventure in science.
    Adventure in science
    3/9/16

    Hundreds of high school students will flood the North Campus next week during spring break to take part in Science Exploration Day.

  • Rive talks energy and more.
    Rive talks energy and more
    3/10/16

    SolarCity's co-founder and CTO talked about his company's plans at the inaugural lecture in the UB RENEW Distinguished Lecture Series.

  • Reducing bullying in early childhood.
    Reducing bullying in early childhood
    3/11/16

    An intervention program developed by UB researchers can lead to significant reductions in some of these behaviors.

  • Trouble sleeping? Dentists can pinpoint why.
    Trouble sleeping? Could be the size of tonsils and tongue
    3/11/16

    According to new UB research, dentists are in the unique position to pinpoint signs of obstructive sleep apnea.

  • Charles Zukoski awards Henry Louis Taylor.
    Embodying public research mission
    3/10/16

    Six members of the UB community were recognized on Wednesday for outstanding community engagement activities.

  • Will treating parent's depression improve child's asthma?
    Will treating parent's depression improve child's asthma?
    3/14/16

    UB researchers are beginning an NIH study to determine if treating a depressed caregiver will improve the child's asthma.

  • Jonas grant to fund nursing doctoral students.
    Jonas grant to fund nursing students
    3/11/16

    Three doctoral students will receive scholarships in 2016, thanks to a grant from the Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare.

  • Prasad receives SPIE Gold Medal.
    Prasad receives SPIE Gold Medal
    3/14/16

    UB's Paras Prasad is the 2016 recipient of the SPIE Gold Medal, the highest honor given by the international society for optics and photonics.

  • Extend NYSUNY 2020
    3/11/16

    President Satish K. Tripathi says extending the program will keep tuition affordable and provide resources to invest in students' education.

  • Cheeseburger and a diet soda, please.
    Cheeseburger and a diet soda, please
    3/14/16

    A new study from the School of Management shows how consumers balance food choices.

  • Spring forward: Sleep-deprived have most to lose.
    Spring forward: Don't stress time change
    3/11/16

    UB sleep medicine specialist Jennifer Henderson says there's no need to worry about losing an hour this weekend.

  • Sustainability expert meets with UB 'ELFS'.
    Sustainability expert meets with UB 'ELFS'
    3/11/16

    Andrew Winston shared his insights on corporate social responsibility with UB's Education and Leadership Fellows in Sustainability.

  • Shall we dance?
    Shall we dance?
    3/13/16

    UB's men and women’s basketball teams are going to the NCAA Tournament after winning their respective MAC tournaments in dramatic fashion.

  • SUNY funding top researchers.
    SUNY funding top researchers
    3/15/16

    SUNY has awarded UB $2.6 million to hire senior faculty to further research in biomedical engineering, energy and the environment.

  • Celebrating STEM at Genome Day.
    Celebrating STEM at Genome Day
    3/15/16

    Four hundred eighth-graders from Buffalo Public Schools got a glimpse of career opportunities in STEM at Genome Day.

  • Despite a new coach and mostly new players, this year's outcome was the same: the Bulls are NCAA bound.
    Many differences, same outcome
    3/14/16

    The Bulls have a new coach and mostly new players this season, but the outcome is the same: They are NCAA tournament bound.

  • Bound for the Buckeye State.
    Bound for the Buckeye State
    3/15/16

    The UB women's basketball team will take on Ohio State in Columbus on Friday in its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.

  • Concussion's effect on body and brain.
    Concussion's effect on body and brain
    3/15/16

    UB researchers have received a $2 million NIH grant to learn how these brain injuries affect teens.

  • Good luck Bulls!
    Good luck Bulls!
    3/15/16

    The UB community can turn out for a "Walk to Victory" on Wednesday to send the women's basketball team off in style as it leaves for its NCAA Tournament game in Columbus.

  • Fans give Bulls a proper send-off.
    Fans give Bulls a proper send-off
    3/15/16

    The UB men’s basketball team received a spirited send-off at Alumni Arena as they headed off to the NCAA Tournament.

  • No tickets? Watch with other fans.
    No tickets? Watch with other fans
    3/15/16

    UB fans without tickets to Providence or Columbus can catch the action at any number of watch parties.

  • Hamilton's dream comes true.
    Hamilton's dream comes true
    3/16/16

    The UB junior's MAC Tournament-winning shot was the culmination of a long basketball journey.

  • Culinary conference.
    Culinary conference
    3/16/16

    Leadership in dining operations is the focus of a conference this week for college and university food service professionals.

  • woman eats apple.
    This necklace hears what you eat
    3/17/16

    A wearable, food-tracking device developed by computer scientist Wenyao Xu may help fight diabetes, obesity and more.

  • Grad programs cited by U.S. News.
    Graduate programs cited by U.S. News
    3/16/16

    Several UB graduate and professional programs have been recognized as among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report.

  • On to the Dance.
    On to the Dance
    3/16/16

    Fans filed into Alumni Arena this morning to send off the UB women’s basketball team to its first appearance in the Big Dance.

  • Tragedy helps Bulls deal with adversity.
    Tragedy helps Bulls deal with adversity
    3/17/16

    Nikola Rakicevic's decision to return to UB after the death of his mother has shown his teammates how to deal with real hardship.

  • National spotlight shines on UB.
    National spotlight shines on UB
    3/17/16

    UB's trips to the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments are raising national awareness about what makes UB a great university.

  • Show the world you ‘BULLieve’.
    Show the world you ‘BULLieve’
    3/17/16

    Bulls fans can show their UB pride by updating their Facebook cover photo with a NCAA basketball and UB-themed photo frame.

  • Tournament a boon for the band.
    Tournament a boon for the band
    3/17/16

    The NCAA tournament is not just a national stage for the basketball teams; it also offers major exposure for the universities' bands.

  • Game sparks friendly family rivalry.
    Game sparks friendly family rivalry
    3/17/16

    When UB meets Miami tonight, there will be two Kevin Brinkworths sitting side by side in the stands: one sporting blue, the other in orange and green.

  • Perseverance pays for UB’s lone senior.
    Perseverance pays for UB’s lone senior
    3/17/16

    The women's basketball program has made significant strides in Karin Moss' four years with the team.  

  • Long time coming for NCAA berth.
    Long time coming for NCAA berth
    3/17/16

    After more than a quarter-century of coaching, Felisha Legette-Jack finally gets to return to the NCAA tournament.

  • UB events focus on world’s refugee crisis.
    Events focus on refugee crisis
    3/21/16

    Film screenings, symposia and a health summit will address the myriad issues related to this global problem.

  • Exploring life's biggest questions.
    Exploring life's biggest questions
    3/18/16

    The Coalesce Center for Biological Art aims to examine biological concepts through a creative lens.

  • The work is hard — but worth it — for athletics staff.
    The crazy life of UB athletics staff
    3/17/16

    UB's athletic communications staff juggle a thousand things in Providence  — a love every minute of it.

  • Team embraces Loesing.
    Team embraces Loesing
    3/17/16

    Even though an injury ended Mackenzie Loesing's UB career prematurely, she's been embraced by the team as if she was still part of it.

  • High hopes for Bulls.
    High hopes for Bulls
    3/17/16

    Despite the loss to Miami Thursday night, UB fans are encouraged about the future of the program.

  • Fans flock to watch parties.
    Fans flock to watch Bulls take on Miami
    3/18/16

    Although it was the day to wear green, there also was plenty of UB blue in local taverns yesterday.

  • Examining opioid epidemic.
    Lecture examines opioid addiction
    3/18/16

    UB historian David Herzberg says the current epidemic with opioids is not as novel as it might appear.

  • Fans proud of Bulls' effort.
    Fans proud of Bulls' effort
    3/18/16

    It certainly wasn’t the result they were hoping for, but UB fans are still proud of the season the women’s basketball team had.

  • Playing with heart.
    Playing with heart
    3/18/16

    UB fans say women showed grit in taking on a powerful Ohio State team.

  • First Folio lecture opens Buffalo Bard.
    First Folio lecture part of Buffalo Bard
    3/21/16

    Emma Smith's talk about Shakespeare's First Folio is part of a yearlong celebration of the Bard's life and work.

  • Exploring an evolving mythology.
    Exploring an evolving mythology
    3/21/16

    Marla Segol's upcoming Scholars@Hallwalls lecture looks at how and why myths begin and change.

  • How yeast makes head or tails of itself.
    How yeast makes head or tails of itself
    3/22/16

    A new UB study sheds light on the “proprioception” of yeast — the manner in which an organism understands its spatial orientation.

  • PLASMA examines media art and culture.
    PLASMA examines media art, culture
    3/21/16

    Media Study’s speaker series brings in cutting-edge guests to discuss innovations shaping the new millennium communication world.

  • Genco recognized by AADR.
    Genco recognized by AADR
    3/22/16

    Robert Genco has been presented the Distinguished Scientist Award for his contributions to periodontal disease research.

  • Great seasons!
    Great seasons!
    3/21/16

    UB will honor the Bulls basketball teams for their outstanding seasons at a rally at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Student Union lobby.

  • UB increases presence at planetary meeting.
    UB ups presence at planetary meeting
    3/23/16

    Although UB's geology department is known more for its volcanology program than its planetary sciences, that is changing.

  • Exhibition showcases military veterans' work.
    Gallery exhibits work of post-war artists
    3/23/16

    An exhibition opening in the UB Anderson Gallery showcases the work of World War II veterans at The Art Students League of New York.

  • topping-out beam raised.
    Milestone for medical school
    3/22/16

    One of the final beams was hoisted on top of the downtown structure, signaling the end of the steel construction phase.

  • UB projects shortlisted for Architizer awards.
    Projects shortlisted for awards
    3/24/16

    Faculty and staff can vote to support two UB-affiliated architecture projects in a global design competition.

  • Congrats, Bulls!
    Congrats, Bulls!
    3/22/16

    The UB community came out to congratulate the two teams responsible for Buffalo's March Madness at a rally in the Student Union this afternoon.

  • Dance ensemble presents spring concert.
    Dance ensemble presents concert
    3/24/16

    The Zodiaque Dance Ensemble, one of several UB resident student dance companies, presents its spring concert April 1-3.

  • Celebrating Public Health Week.
    Celebrating Public Health Week
    3/25/16

    UB will mark National Public Health Week with events highlighting issues that are important to improving our nation.

  • Madelaine Britt.
    Part of the solution
    3/28/16

    The life story of her mother and grandmother fuels Truman Scholarship finalist Madelaine Britt's passion for public service.

  • Poetics celebrates silver anniversary.
    Poetics celebrates silver anniversary
    3/24/16

    The program marks the milestone with the inaugural Creeley lecture by Nathaniel Mackey and an academic conference.

  • dancers pose.
    Koresh Dance in residence at UB
    3/28/16

    The contemporary dance company's weeklong visit to UB will conclude with a public performance.

  • Levine to speak at GSE.
    Levine to speak at GSE dean's lecture
    3/24/16

    The former president of Teachers College at Columbia will talk about the future of teacher and school leader education.  

  • Lamb to speak at nursing school.
    Lamb to speak at nursing school
    3/24/16

    Patient care coordination expert Gerri Lamb will deliver the School of Nursing’s sixth annual Margaret A. Nelson Lecture.

  • memorial for victims.
    Heading home to Belgium
    3/25/16

    In defiance of recent terror attacks, a UB professor is planning a visit to his native Belgium.

  • Alexander Salinas and Charley Fisher.
    Saving 1,000 Hearts
    3/25/16

    Nursing students and faculty are on a mission to prevent 1,000 heart attacks and strokes in the local community.

  • Kristin Woods.
    The new face of alumni engagement
    3/25/16

    The Office of Alumni Engagement has a new assistant vice president: Kristin Woods, who brings more than 20 years of experience to the job.

  • participants at celebration.
    Celebrating nearly 100 faculty authors
    3/25/16
    Faculty members and guests celebrated the more than 95 UB authors and editors who produced in excess of 90 volumes over the past two years as part of a ceremony held Thursday.
  • researchers point to display.
    CDSE Days spotlights supercomputing
    3/28/16

    The program includes lectures from top scholars and presentations about IBM's Watson analytics tool.

  • Richard Blondell.
    White House lauds med school
    3/29/16

    UB is at the forefront of a nationwide effort to curb opioid abuse, a White House fact sheet says.

  • cartoon drawing of a phishing attack.
    Cybersecurity breakthrough
    3/29/16

    UB professor develops model to explain why people continue to fall for phishing scams.

  • Naloxone packaging.
    Phamacy program to fight opioids
    3/29/16

    Pharmacists will learn to dispense naloxone — an opioid overdose antidote — without a prescription to people at risk for opioid abuse.

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