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Learn at home, do homework in class: Nursing school tests nontraditional teaching methods
7/15/15
To improve learning among college students, a group of University at Buffalo researchers has turned to the kindergarten classroom for help.
Top principals graduates of UB’s LIFTS program
7/6/15
The top elementary principal in New York State this year is a graduate of the University at Buffalo’s LIFTS administrative education-and-mentoring program, the second consecutive year a LIFTS graduate has been honored as principal of the year.
UB ‘SPARK’ program searches for future academic stars
7/2/15
The program guides outstanding students in applying for nationally and internationally competitive fellowships and scholarships.
Education student receives scholarships to ‘make a difference in the world’
6/24/15
Maryam Sadat Sharifian, a UB doctoral student in the Graduate School of Education, has received three awards to encourage her “to make a difference in the world.”
UB’s Graduate School of Education launches first online PhD program
6/19/15
The Department of Learning and Instruction has launched two new online programs, adding to a growing list of online offerings by the UB Graduate School of Education.
UB chemist heads to Washington D.C. to receive presidential mentoring award
6/16/15
Trip will include an awards ceremony hosted by the National Science Foundation and a visit to the White House.
Continuing research shows increases in class sizes harming students’ chances to learn
6/12/15
The benefits of small classes help students and last longer than previous research indicated, according to a nationally respected expert on education, class size and school discipline.
Companies founded by UB faculty member and alumnus among latest START-UP NY businesses
6/3/15
The group includes For-Robin, a UB spinoff company developing a cancer therapy.
Wilmers to receive Norton medal at University Commencement
5/12/15
Four others - including distinguished faculty, alumni and Buffalo natives – will receive honors at the event.
UB education school award promotes better classroom instruction and community school involvement
5/5/15
A team from the LoGuidice Education Center in Fredonia developed a plan that cut student suspensions, increased student attendance and reduced disciplinary referrals.