Expert Tip Sheets

Commentary from University at Buffalo faculty experts on breaking news and other events.

Black Friday 2026: UB experts say AI, tariffs and inflation are changing holiday shopping
11/2/26
University at Buffalo School of Management experts are available to discuss what consumers should know before Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
UB expert available to discuss implications of possible SpaceX Tesla merger
10/22/26
M&A expert says the deal’s benefits appear limited, while significant risks and obstacles to success abound.
How parents’ rights laws could affect teens’ access to confidential health care
10/15/26
UB health policy expert Denise F. Lillvis discusses balance between parents’ rights and the need for privacy and confidentiality.
Legal scholar: AI shopping agents should be audited by trusted third parties
10/13/26
Guardrails are needed to ensure consumers are getting sound recommendations, says UB law professor Mark Bartholomew.
Worried about bullying? Talk directly with your kids, collaborate with school personnel
9/2/26
UB expert on bullying and cyberbullying provides tips for back-to-school season and beyond.
Expert: When it comes to AI in the classroom, focus on evidence of learning — not student use
8/27/26
As generative AI becomes commonplace in schools and workplaces, educators question what kids actually know.
‘Nolan’s Odyssey is not historically accurate, but neither was Homer’s,’ says UB researcher
7/28/26
An expert on ancient Greek literature, Jackie Murray says Nolan’s film is a ‘fresh and plausible interpretation of the ancient myth.'
We’re eating more seafood than ever and some of it is raw: UB expert wants you to do so safely
7/6/26
While the great majority of commercial seafood products in the U.S. are safe to consume, a UB infectious disease expert says it’s important to know about some exceptions and precautions.
Firefighters face dangerous heat inside turnout gear, even during winter
5/27/26
University at Buffalo researchers examine understudied area that affects firefighters in cold climates.
Expert: Bundibugyo Ebola strain spreading rapidly, but current U.S. threat is low
5/22/26
Kelly Baker, a University at Buffalo infectious disease expert, says early detection of the virus should limit the outbreak.

The views and opinions expressed by faculty in commentary to news media are based on their scholarship and/or research and do not represent the official positions of the University at Buffalo.