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Lauren Washington's tenure as an accomplished entrepreneur makes her the ideal person to run UB's Cultivator program.

Alexandra Sesenton has assumed the role of concert manager in the Department of Music, with a goal of expanding the reach of UB's music programming.

To Dian Chin Kit-Wells, treating patients with disabilities is second nature, a heartfelt skill she has honed over more than two decades.

New faculty member examines how to make sure drugs are getting to their target site and that they’re doing what they're supposed to do.

Drug efficacy and safety are tied to a clear understanding of how the body processes medications.

UBNow spoke with Career Design Center Director Steven Simpson to find out how the center prepares students to succeed in their careers and life after college.

Math chair Daniel Sage discusses why Pi Day is about more than pie throwing and pizza deals.

UB scholar Crystal Z Campbell talks with UBNow about her first solo museum exhibit at the Saint Louis Art Museum.

The new UB faculty member looks at the role courts play in responding to and addressing democratic crises and threats to democracy.

UB political scientist Jacob Kathman says both leaders might have ulterior motives in trying to work together on Ukraine.

UB sleep expert Carleara Weiss talks about the popular, but under-researched phenomena and how they might improve our health.

The new UB faculty member returns to his hometown to promote health equity, often in the context of cancer-related outcomes.

The biological anthropologist shares how she became interested in a career in research and discusses her collaboration with community health workers.

UB dental researcher Marcelle Nascimento talks with UBNow about critical need for fluoride for all ages, especially in underserved areas.

Pharmacy professor Nicole Albanese discusses the science behind drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, their potential to treat other addictions and possible dangers.

Joining Forces-UB trains students who want to make a positive impact on veterans and their families while also conducting research related to the issues they face.

The new chair of the Department of Organization and Human Resources has kept her eye on UB since first interviewing for a faculty position at the university 20 years ago.

Marcelo W.B. Araujo discusses how the school's new strategic plan will serve as a roadmap supporting UB’s overall vision for the future.

In a Q&A with UBNow, Gwen Appelbaum, Sherene Milizia and Henry-Louis Taylor Jr. talk about why they give to UB's faculty and staff campaign.

The new faculty member in the Graduate School of Education focuses her work on how to best support children’s early learning to benefit their later understanding of mathematics. 

Several women with UB ties worked on the Monument Project, which recently dedicated three statues to trailblazing women in downtown Buffalo.

The new nursing professor focuses his work on the effects of climate change on the health outcomes of marginalized populations.

Sungmin Shin talks about his new solo project and his love for UB and for teaching students.

UB chemist David Heppner published the first 3D model of lazertinib, a chemo-free drug the FDA has approved to be used in a combo therapy.

The longtime UB faculty member talks about his vision for the law school's signature interdisciplinary research center.

Neuroscientist Panayotis “Peter” K. Thanos discusses the potential of exercise as a treatment for substance use disorders.

Here's what you need to know about the draft time, place and manner polices that are currently under review.

The Buffalo tornado on Monday broke a NYS record for most tornadoes in a year. To make sense of it, UBNow spoke with geographer Stuart Evans.

UB law lecturer Farina Barth talks with UBNow about how she brings her experiences as a former public defender into the classroom.

The orthodontics department has created an award in Stephen Aszkler’s name to recognize his service and commitment.

UB law school faculty member Orlando Dickson reflects on a year teaching in the BA in Law program and his work in the community.

UB sports law expert Helen “Nellie” Drew says the recent landmark NCAA agreement opens a ‘new world’ of intercollegiate athletics.

UB faculty member Nathalia P. Andrade talks about how artificial intelligence is transforming periodontics and how UB dental students are using it.

UB scholar Bakari Kitwana talks about the link between the most powerful American cultural force of the past 50 years and the most powerful position on the planet.

UB's new chief of police brings years of law enforcement experience to the university. 

The new urban planning professor centers her work on justice and equity.

UB's new vice provost for inclusive excellence has been advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion long before it was ever a phrase.

The tech company defeated a consumer antitrust case, but the ruling is “hardly the end” of its antitrust woes, UB legal scholar Christine Bartholomew says.

Rebecca Chapman, senior assistant law librarian at the Charles B. Sears Law Library, talks about her work that sheds new light on Native American legal traditions.

UB ophthalmologist Andrew Reynolds spoke with UBNow about how to stay safe while viewing this once-in-a-lifetime celestial phenomenon. 

The new Social Work professor looks at the intersection of the criminal legal system and mental health with an eye toward reducing mass incarceration and improving well-being. 

UB law professor Christine Bartholomew offers insights on Kroger's proposed $25 billion acquisition of Albertsons and why the FTC opposes the merger.

UB's new dean of students says being accessible and a good listener is key to helping students be successful.

UB computer scientist Ifeoma Nwogu spoke with UBNow about how AI has evolved through the years and offers her perspective on bias in facial recognition programs. 

The new physiology and biophysics faculty member looks at how different types of memories are formed and why some are strong while others are not.

As AI brings dead celebrities back to life, UB law professor Mark Bartholomew calls for changes in privacy, consumer protection and property laws.

The new chair of Global Gender and Sexuality Studies says her field studies topics that impact us every day.

The engineering faculty member, hired as part of UB's historic faculty hiring initiative, works with community groups to solve real-life engineering issues.

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.