Expert Tip Sheets

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

Katrina’s impact on police severe years after the storm, UB expert says
8/31/15
Officers who responded showed PTSD symptoms six years after the hurricane, according to a study by UB's John Violanti.
Due to Katrina, American cities are ‘better off’ when it comes to evacuation plans, UB urban planner says
8/28/15
No city wants to be the next Hurricane Katrina and have thousands of people left behind, says UB's Daniel Hess.
On-air shooting highlights ‘American phenomenon’ of disgruntled former employee, UB trauma expert says
8/27/15
People feel wronged, and in their minds, the injustices accumulate and they take matters into their own hands, says UB's Nancy Smyth.
UB School of Management Expert Available to Discuss Volatile Stock Market
8/25/15
For average investors who are in equity markets for the long run, there is little need for concern, says UB's Cristian Tiu.
Legionnaires’ disease has always been around, UB infectious disease expert says
8/5/15
UB's John Sellick does not believe the largest outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City's history is an epidemic.
Trump’s authenticity is what’s making him popular, UB political scientist says
8/4/15
Trump is "extremely unlikely" to earn the GOP nomination, says UB's James Campbell.
Without complete certainty, families of passengers on Malaysian jet will always cling to hope, UB trauma expert says
7/30/15
Knowing for sure that this is the flight debris will be vital in helping families gain closure, says UB's Nancy Smyth.
UB’s sports law expert praises NFL commissioner for upholding Brady decision
7/29/15
UB sports law expert Nellie Drew says she respects NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s affirmation of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game suspension.
Easing of U.S.-Cuban diplomatic relations will create ‘influx of resources’, but not without concerns, UB expert says
7/20/15
The U.S. has reopened its embassy in Havana. And that will be of great benefit to Cuba, says UB's Henry Louis Taylor Jr.
Obama’s visit to prison of ‘huge symbolic’ meaning to inmates, UB expert says
7/16/15
It was surprising to hear President Barack Obama was the first sitting president to visit a prison, says UB's Teresa Miller.

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