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  • The Buffalo News announces the appointment of UB's new provost, Charles F. Zukoski
    4/9/12
    An article in the Buffalo News reports Charles F. Zukoski has been named the university's new provost and exe. vice president for academic affairs.
  • UB's Finish in 4 program featured by Associated Press
    4/3/12
    An Associated Press article reports on UB's Finish in 4 program, which provides students with a four-year roadmap toward graduation.
  • PBS NewsHour features expertise of UB earthquake engineering professor
    3/30/12
    Andre Filiatrault, UB professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering, was interviewed for a story on PBS NewsHour about a Colorado nonprofit, Build Change, that helps earthquake victims rebuild,
  • Prevention Magazine interviews UB RIA director about friends, spouses and marital happiness
    3/30/12
    An article in Prevention Magazine suggests that women become good friends with their husbands' friends and quotes Ken Leonare, RIA director.
  • Nature quotes UB plant scientist about the double-flower mutation
    3/30/12
    An article in Nature reports a team of plant biologists has identified the gene responsible for the "double-flower" mutation immortalized by Vincent van Gogh.
  • Smart Planet reports on UB research about how sharing patents boosts innovation
    3/29/12
    An article on Smart Planet, a CBS Interactive news site, reports on research by UB economist Gilad Sorek that has shown that sharing ideas through patent licensing doesn't necessarily mean a loss in profit.
  • UB's ADHD expert featured in New York Times
    3/29/12
    An article in The New York Times about the unique difficulties teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face when learning to drive quotes UB's Gregory A. Fabiano, associate professor of counseling, school and educational psychology in the Graduate School of Education.
  • The Atlantic Wire reports on UB computer system that can identify liars
    3/28/12
    The Atlantic Wire's What Matters Now column reports that UB researchers have developed a computer system that analyzes eye movements to identify liars with an accuracy rate of over 80 percent.
  • Buffalo News calls UB request for 2nd Center of Excellence "a boost to private industry and job growth"
    3/19/12
    A front page article in the Buffalo News reports UB is asking the state to designate a second Center of Excellence in Buffalo to create the Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics.
  • International Educator magazine interviews UB president Satish K. Tripathi
    3/16/12
    An interview with UB President Satish Tripathi is featured in the current edition of International Educator magazine, published by NAFSA, the world's largest nonprofit professional association dedicated to international education.

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.