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5/22/19

The dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences will become senior VP for academics and provost of the University of Arizona.

Nine engineers win CAREER awards

5/22/19

The coveted NSF grants will support research in AI, cybersecurity, autonomous robots, 3D printing and more.

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UB psychologist to study school readiness

5/21/19

Jamie Ostrov has received a $2.2 million NIH grant to examine the critical transition children make when moving from pre-K to kindergarten.

‘WTF’ to open in Buffalo Arts Studio

5/21/19

“WTF (Where’s the Forest),” a solo exhibition of new work by UB faculty member Reinhard Reitzenstein, features a full tree covered in beeswax.

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UB scientist is studying dust

5/20/19

Geographer Stuart Evans looks at how airborne sediments can impact climate by influencing patterns of precipitation and drought.

Closeup of two people holding sandwiches.

UB launches center to study ingestive behavior

5/20/19

Many health problems are related to food choice, and the Center for Ingestive Behavior Research aims to coordinate, promote and foster research in this critical area.

Leading together for a better world

5/17/19

Leaders from the business, nonprofit and academic worlds learned about building inclusiveness in today’s businesses and organizations at the annual CLOE conference.

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Center for Successful Aging funds first pilot projects

5/17/19

The research projects tackle frailty, social isolation and polypharmacy.

Three receive Meyerson mentoring awards

5/17/19

UB faculty members Colleen Culleton, Kwang Oh and David Schmid have been named recipients of UB’s highest honor given for undergraduate mentoring.

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Community key to treating postpartum depression

5/16/19

Draw upon community realities and resources to help impoverished mothers of color, UB social work researcher Robert Keefe says.

Human-specific gene protects neurons in Alzheimer’s

5/16/19

A promising drug target for the disease, which succeeded in animal studies but failed in humans, could still be a valuable therapy.

Michael Bianchi, senior lab manager, works inside KSL’s laboratory at its facility in Williamsville, New York.

Companies partner with UB’s BIG

5/15/19

KSL Biomedical and AHRM are working with the Buffalo Institute for Genomics and Data Analytics to advance the region as a hub for personalized medicine and bioinformatics.

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A student gets a helping hand with her mortarboard before the ALANA Celebration of Achievement in the Center for the Arts on May 16. This recognition ceremony has historically honored graduating ALANA (African, Latino/a, Asian and Native American) students. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Students gather for the ALANA Celebration of Achievement. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

A performance during the ALANA Celebration of Achievement. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Despina Stratigakos (left), vice provost for inclusive excellence, greets an ALANA graduate. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

A victory dance at the ALANA Celebration of Achievement. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Hats off to these ALANA graduates. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The University Honors College held its recognition ceremony on May 17 in Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall on the North Campus. Photo: Douglas Levere

Proud Honors graduates. Photo: Douglas Levere

Offering their congratulations to an Honors graduate are Ann Bisantz (center), dean of undergraduate education, and Dalia Muller (right), director of the Honors College. Photo: Douglas Levere

For the historical record. Photo: Douglas Levere

President Satish K. Tripathi speaks to graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences at the May 19 ceremony in Alumni Arena. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

CAS Dean Robin Schulze speaks to graduates. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The turning of the tassel. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

A job well done! Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Enjoying their moment in the spotlight. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Baird Point provides the perfect backdrop for a commencement photo. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

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Congrats, grads!

It was a weekend of celebration as the Class of 2019 received degrees and other honors at ceremonies across campus. Additional photos of the ALANA, and College of Arts and Sciences' morning and afternoon ceremonies can be viewed online. And take a look at this close-up view of the CAS morning ceremony. Use your mouse to zoom in and explore the photo.

Published May 21, 2019

'Don't be silent.'

Hanna Hall, a sophomore point guard for the UB women's basketball team, talks about her struggles with mental illness.

Commencement 2019

Congratulations Class of 2019! Click on the photo to get a close-up view of the College of Arts and Sciences' morning ceremony. Use your mouse to zoom in and explore the photo. Photo: Douglas Levere

Published May 20, 2019

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Commencement 2019

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