UB in the News

The Washington Post reports on UB's on-time graduation pledge, Finish in 4
6/4/12
An article in The Washington Post reports on the nation's top public universities to help students graduate on time and mentions UB's Finish in 4 pledge.
Wired featured UB research on quantum dots: they're safe in primates
5/22/12
An article on Wired reports a UB study has found that quantum dots -- tiny, luminescent crystals that could have a range of medical diagnostic uses -- are non-toxic to primates over a one-year period.
The Washington Post quotes UB scientist on efforts to make cell phone batteries that last
5/18/12
An article in The Washington Post about research efforts to make long-lasting batteries for cell phones and other devices quotes Esther Takeuchi.
Discovery News reported on UB research using graphene to rustproof steel
5/17/12
Discovery News reported on the research of chemistry professor Sarbajit Banerjee and chemistry PhD candidate Robert Dennis.
Buffalo News reports UB has chosen firm to design its new $375 million medical school
5/17/12
An article on the front page of the Buffalo News reports UB has chosen the well-known, international architectural firm HOK to design its new $375 million medical school.
ESPN and Sports Illustrated report on UB's New AD
5/9/12
Articles in ESPN and Sports Illustrated (among many other media outlets) report Danny White has been named UB's new athletic director.
The journal Science cites UB expert about changes at NIH allowing multiple PIs
5/7/12
UB's Gene Morse, professor and associate dean for Clinical and Translational Research was interviewed by the journal Science.
Nature asks UB biophysicist about remotely activating genes inside living animals
5/4/12
UB's Arnd Pralle is quoted in an article in Nature that reports researchers have remotely activated genes inside living animals.
Scientific American reports on UB study that the obese have a higher risk for injuries in car accidents
5/1/12
An article in Scientific American reports on a UB study finding that obese people have a higher risk for injuries in a car accident, partly because they are less likely to wear a seat belt.
NYT runs UB history professor's op-ed on the Civil War
4/10/12
NYT publishes UB prof's op-ed on her great-great grandfather who fought in the Civil War.

UB faculty frequently offer expert perspectives on issues that are part of the current public discourse, including ones that may be perceived as controversial. It is our belief—and at the core of UB’s academic mission—that constructive, thoughtful dialogue fosters a better understanding of our world. Thus, we openly share these perspectives.