Downtown Presence
Buffalo’s cityscape at sunset captures the hope of a region poised for a resilient come-back. UB’s Downtown Campus has been steadily growing since 2005, adding to the enhanced medical corridor and fueling optimism about the future. UB plans to move its medical school downtown, further revitalizing the urban core and bringing together key partners in research and health care.
Photo by Douglas Levere, BA ’89
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Features
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Who was Katharine Cornell?
An unexpected gift brings insight into this enigmatic woman
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The Bullying Effect
UB’s new center tackles an abusive, and sometimes deadly issue
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A Healthy Simulation
Center offers hyper-realistic scenarios for student learning across the health sciences
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City on the Lake
Ellicott Complex remains a centerpiece of student life four decades after its opening
Profiles
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Jacob Kassay, BFA ’06
Young artist stays focused on his work and ignores the hype of his sudden fame
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Cheryl LaRoche, BA ’82
Archaeologist’s experience with excavations of historic sites propels her work as scholar and educator
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Adam Zelasko, BFA ’05
Broadway actor meets with alumni while on national tour of “Jersey Boys”
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Donnica Moore, MD ’86
Physician uses the media to promote a better understanding of women’s health
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UB in the News
Wired featured UB research on quantum dots
they're safe in primates
5/22/2012 An article on Wired reports a UB study has found that quantum dots -- tiny, luminescent crystals that could have a range of medical diagnostic uses -- are non-toxic to primates over a one-year period.
The Washington Post quotes UB scientist on efforts to make cell phone batteries that last
5/18/2012 An article in The Washington Post about research efforts to make long-lasting batteries for cell phones and other devices quotes Esther Takeuchi.
Buffalo News reports UB has chosen firm to design its new $375 million medical school
5/17/2012 An article on the front page of the Buffalo News reports UB has chosen the well-known, international architectural firm HOK to design its new $375 million medical school.