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New Residence Hall to Embody 'Learning Landscapes' Concept Central to UB's Master Physical Plan

A new residence hall that embodies the principles of the University at Buffalo's comprehensive physical plan, "Building UB," is being constructed on the university's North Campus. | Read article

Historic Master Plan Will Guide Transformation of UB and Increase its Impact on Entire Region

An historic comprehensive physical plan that will guide the growth of the University at Buffalo as it implements the UB 2020 strategic plan to become a model 21st century university will be unveiled today at a community celebration on UB's North Campus. | Read article

Simpson Challenges Status Quo in Annual Community Address; Says Public Universities are 'Economic Engines of 21st Century'

University at Buffalo President John B. Simpson today rallied community support for the UB 2020 strategic plan, urging an end to the status quo hindering UB's ability to help revitalize the regional economy and become one of the nation's premier public research universities. | Read article

UB Professor Esther Takeuchi Named Recipient of National Medal of Technology, Most Coveted Technology Award in U.S.

President Barack Obama announced yesterday that Esther S. Takeuchi, Ph.D., Greatbatch Professor in Power Sources Research in the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, has been awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest honor awarded in the U.S. for technological achievement. | Read article

UB President John B. Simpson to Field Calls on WBFO-FM Following His Annual Community Address

University at Buffalo President John B. Simpson will take calls from WBFO-FM listeners in a live question-and-answer radio broadcast at 3 p.m. on Sept. 23, a few hours after he delivers his most comprehensive and direct policy address of the year to the community. | Read article