Philanthropy

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RIA receives $3 million to study tailored alcohol treatment methods
6/15/15
A “one-size-fits-all” approach to alcohol treatment is not the best strategy, according to University at Buffalo addiction experts, who have received a $3 million grant to explore whether treatments tailored to a person’s behavior before seeking help will result in better treatment outcomes.
UB to exhibit rare, earliest-known works of Dylan Thomas after return from Wales
5/11/15
The rare works of renowned, 20th-century “rock star” poet Dylan Thomas have returned home to the University at Buffalo Poetry Collection.
Economics student receives competitive Boren scholarship
5/11/15
Casey Rothberg, only the second UB student ever to win the competitive David L. Boren Scholarship, fits the scholarship program’s profile on paper well.
Transgender patients are dodging doctors
4/24/15
Discussing your sexual history with a doctor, or anyone for that matter, can be an uncomfortable experience. But for many transgender people, the conversation never takes place.
Biotechnology venture takes first place in UB entrepreneurship competition
4/16/15
Three graduate students took first place in the University at Buffalo’s Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC) for a biotechnology venture that offers a revolutionary new way to deliver cancer drugs.
Events in memory of Alison Des Forges will focus on Islam and human rights in Africa
4/16/15
An international symposium, scholarship dinner and community roundtable will take place on April 23 and 24.
Five teams enter final round of UB entrepreneurship competition
4/10/15
Five finalists will vie for more than $60,000 in startup funding and in-kind services in the Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition at UB on April 15.
Gift extends late philosophy professor’s long tenure at UB
4/8/15
William Baumer’s family has given $500,000 to create a fund benefiting the Department of Philosophy.
Cancer expert to present annual Nelson lecture
4/7/15
Renowned cancer researcher Karen Meneses, PhD, will present the University at Buffalo School of Nursing’s Fifth Annual Margaret A. Nelson Lecture.
UB MBAs victorious in prestigious Whitman Competition
4/7/15
A team of four first-year MBA students in the University at Buffalo School of Management have won the annual Whitman Case Competition on March 27 at Syracuse University.