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UB dance faculty member Michael Deeb Weaver teaches students that a strong mind/body connection is essential for elite performers in the arts. 

UBNow talks with medical student Mohamed Bah, who did a clinical rotation with the team as part of the NFL's Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative.

Eric Huebner cites new faculty hires, an expanded concert schedule and more degree offerings, including in music education.

UB faculty member Julie Gorlewski assesses the ongoing problems — and solutions — associated with the national teaching shortage.

Rachael and Michael Krupski's food stand, The Silly Yak, caters to those who have been ubable to enjoy the traditional treats offered at the fair.

Lainie Reid and Dennis Reed, and their band, Yellow Jack, hope to bring attention to the older folk songs.

Faculty member Remi Adelaiye-Ogala’s first R01 grant focuses on a disease where African American men or men of African ancestry have the highest death rates.

UB dermatologist Kristina Seiffert offers some suggestions on how to protect yourself and your family this summer.

This installment of Out of Office spotlights Jaclyn Levesque, who is taking part in the Lewiston Art Festival for the first time.

Artificial intelligence expert Jinjun Xiong talks to UBNow about the impact of AI on research now and in the future, and how it will affect health care.

In a Q&A with UBNow, new UBAA President Joseph V. Stefko talks about his role and how alumni can remain part of the UB community.

In the inaugural installment of the new Out of Office series, faculty member Corrie Stone-Johnson brings the dialogue to a Buffalo neighborhood.

UB faculty member Jonathan Golove talks about his new role and plans for the festival as he takes the reins from longtime leader David Felder.

The dean of the School of Nursing talks with UBNow about her vision for the school and increasing the presence of students and faculty in the community.

The dean of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences talked with his vision for the school and what brought him back to UB after earning his PhD here in 1984.

Recent cases in which bystanders saved the lives of well-known WNYers who suffered cardiac arrest underscore the importance of being trained in CPR.

The VP for health sciences and dean of the Jacobs School talks with UBNow about how UB's health sciences schools will help the university realize its Top 25 ambition.

In light of concerns over a student club inviting a speaker to campus this week, UBNow answers some frequently asked questions about freedom of expression at UB.

UBNow sat down with the dean of the School of Management, who joined the university last August, to learn more about the school's strategic priorities.

Law professor Samantha Barbas talks about the importance of the landmark case as Florida attempts to roll back its protections.

The senior director of advancement for the Jacobs School is giving her time as a volunteer for the Red Cross.

Co-chairs Ann Bisantz, Craig Abbey and Carol Van Zile-Tamsen talk about the process that shows how UB is meeting its mission and goals.

UB sociologist Erin Hatton says the union would be a first for the Elon Musk-owned company.

Akua O. Gyamerahuses her research on the social inequalities that drive health disparities to fight for a better world. 

UB geologist Tracy Gregg offers insights on the event that was the talk of the town on Monday.

UB Black history scholar LaGarrett King talks about the importance of teaching about Black history in schools and in society.

MFA student and UB Arts Collaboratory artist-in-residence Taylor Robers channels inspiration from ecosystems into art.

A new book edited by law faculty Irus Braverman examines the movement that recognizes that human health is connected to animals, plants and the environment. 

GSE professor Stephen Santa-Ramirez works with students about their experiences of belonging — or the lack thereof — on their campuses.

2020 chair Ann Bisantz talks with UBNow about what the campaign means to her and why it's important for UB employees to support the effort. 

In his new book, law professor Mark Bartholomew uses the tools of neuroscience to define the terms of the legal tests that apply in intellectual property disputes.

In a Q&A with UBNow, the new director of the Distinguished Visiting Scholars Program talks with UBNow about his new position at the university.

Melissa White talks with UBNow about what sparked her interest in the violin, how her teachers contine to inspire her and her impressions of UB as a new faculty member.

Professor Tanya Monestier's new book, “Sh*t No One Tells You About Law School,” aims to help incoming students navigate the law school experience.

A new book by UB faculty member Michel Bruneau explores the lessons that catastrophes teach us and why our future depends on it.

Law professor John Henry Schlegel looks at Buffalo as an example of­ how a city hurt by the loss of its manufacturing base might find a better future.

Heather Williams, assistant clinical professor in biological sciences and director of the department’s REU, talks about the program’s successful first summer.

Mary Alice Coffroth and Howard Lasker are among researchers whose work is shedding light on how climate change may shape reefs.

UB staff member Alex Frase and his family have opened a U-pick it flower farm at their Pendleton home, where customers can also buy pre-made bouquets.

UB staff member Miranda Bosse spends her summer hours at her childhood dance studio teaching dancers who want to hone their skills.

The UB staff member has contributed to three books, the most recent about the 1951 Los Angeles Rams and pro football’s westward expansion.

Career Design Center staff member Jenna Hubbard spends her summer hours harvesting lettuce, unique vegetables and edible flowers.

School of Management expert Prasad Balkundi shares his advice and predictions for the future of remote work.

UB's director of athletic bands also brings high standards to his other gig as a trombonist for a Chicago tribute band.

UB dental school staffer Eileen McIlhagga takes care of the tiniest animals as a volunteer with the agency’s Wildlife Department.

Patricia Ohtake is the only UB faculty member to receive the honor from the American Physical Therapy Association.

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences announced new leadership changes that took effect July 1, with Moises Sudit and Alan Rabideau assuming new positions.

UB professor Lynn Kozlowski explains how the fight over Juul products fits into the larger discussion of e-cigarettes, tobacco use and public health.

UPD inspector DJ Rehberg spends his summer hours taking part in the sport of “nose work.”  

UB PhD alumna and Fulbright scholar Naila Sahar returns to teach and conduct research at UB as an AAUW Postdoctoral International Fellow.

Jacobs School staff member and former roller derby queen Midori Ohtake spends her Summer Hours pursuing her passion for skating at local parks.

GSE staffer Renad Aref is using her Summer Hours to turn two of her childhood hobbies — coin-collecting and jewelry-making — into a growing business.

Four weeks after the mass shooting, UBNow asked faculty to help explain racism in Buffalo, the legacy of gun culture, and what educators can do to confront hate.

Jane Sinclair-Piegza and her husband have turned a forlorn piece of earth into a healthy forest of native trees and shrubs where wildlife flourishes.

UB faculty member Korydon Smith creates design solutions for marginalized people around the world.

UB architecture professor Jin Young Song is internationally known for his award-winning façade renovations and alternative construction systems.  

UB infectious disease expert Thomas Russo talks to UBNow about the FDA’s recent approval of a fourth COVID-19 shot.

The recently retired dance professor reflects on a nearly 50-year career at UB.

SUNY Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Janet Morrow talks about her journey to become co-founder and chief science officer of Ferric Contrast Inc.

UB’s executive chef talks with UBNow about the menu at One World Café and what diners should expect when food service begins in late spring.

UB infectious disease expert Thomas Russon answers some questions about the importance of getting a COVID-19 booster shot as the spring semester gets underway.

Chemistry PhD graduates Jesús M. Velázquez and Luisa Whittaker-Brooks talk with UBNow about their careers and look back on their time at UB.

When he's not teaching or working shifts in the action-packed ER, UB physician Jeff Thompson spends his off-hours singing opera.

The cellist and Center for Diversity Innovation Distinguished Visiting Scholar has received the Michael Jaffee Visionary Award from Chamber Music of America.

UB labor experts Matthew Dimick and Erin Hatton spoke with UBNow about labor history in Buffalo and why some left-leaning companies oppose organized labor.

The adjunct professor of practice in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering has played, and continues to play, many roles.  

Danielle Meyer shares her expertise on a range of Turkey Day topics, such as how to cut down on the calories and whether it’s OK to have seconds.

Look no further. UB physician Nancy Nielsen has some answers.

Heather Abraham, director of the law school’s Civil Rights and Transparency Clinic, talks about how the clinic supports public access to documents others want concealed.

As director of international alumni engagement, Wei Loon Leong keeps track of 11 alumni chapters around the globe.

Mame-Fatou Niang, a visiting scholar studying Blackness in contemporary France, is teaching a seminar this semester as the Melodia E. Jones Endowed Chair.

UB faculty member Sourav Sengupta, an expert in child and adolescent mental health, provides some insights and tips for parents.

The first task for UB's new assistant vice provost and director of education abroad is to relaunch study abroad programs after the pandemic pause.

UBNOW talks with biostatistician Jihnhee Yu, whose work aims to apply data to pressing medical questions.

The SUNY Distinguished Professor and noted scholar on tobacco use plans to lecture and teach an occasional class.

As many as 1,000 visitors walked through the doors on the first day of the semester.

Steven Maciejewski spends his Summer Hours as a canine portrait photographer.

Former UB rower and CAS webmaster Katie Barnum continues to spend her summer hours on the water.

Pre-health adviser Carl Lam spends his summer weekends filling in as a television meteorologist.

Jessica Seabury, senior assistant director of the Honors College, leads visitors on a tour of Buffalo’s past glory as a docent for Explore Buffalo.

UB’s “Minister of Space” keeps track of every inch of the university’s 12 million gross square feet of space.

University Communications photographer Douglas Levere used his Summer Hours and pizza-making talents to raise money for cancer research.

Answers to a few of international students' most frequently asked questions about vaccination status.

In a new series highlighting the hobbies of UB employees, photographer Meredith Forrest Kulwicki takes us into the enchantment of Pamela Rose's garden.

UB professor Lillian Williams has devoted her career to building archives and organizations to advance the study of Black history, women’s history and local history.

Here’s what UB physicians Thomas Russo and Fred Archer say you need to know for a safe and healthy return to the in-person workplace.

UB's head grounds supervisor leads a team that makes sure the campus looks its best.

Mary Bush's Buffalo-based novel continues to follow the exploits of dentist-turned-death-scene-investigator Valentina Knight.

In a Q&A with UBNow, neurosurgeon Elad Levy discusses the phenomenon that paused distribution of the single-shot COVID-19 vaccine.

Timothy Cook moonlights as an artist, with projects binding his two passions: science and drawing.

Raven Baxter and Olivia Geneus talk about the online movements they founded to celebrate and elevate the voices of Black scientists.

GSE professor Sarah Robert is a member of a coalition that helps reduce food inequity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The group discusses the challenges it faced last March and April, the significance of its task, and how its work helped influence behaviors and, ultimately, save lives.

Promotion to full professor secures the law professor — and student favorite’s — seat at the head of the class.

UB chess cheating expert Kenneth Regan is “overwhelmed” with requests since tournaments have moved online.

UB researcher Holly Buck is co-editor of a new book in which scholars explore the social and ethical dimensions of deliberate efforts to alter Earth’s climate.

Communication professor Yotam Ophir discusses how these falsehoods and the people who spread them endanger democracy.

Law professor Michael Boucai’s research explores the changing meaning of family and family relationships.

The UB nursing professor earned all her academic degrees through online programs, which makes her immensely qualified to teach during a pandemic.

The discovery would revolutionize technology, UB theoretical chemist Eva Zurek explains.