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  • Chronicle of Higher Ed: New physics hires at UB revitalizes department
    12/21/11
    The Chronicle of Higher Education's "On Hiring" blog discussed how new hires have energized UB's physics department.
  • Legislative Gazette: Cuomo OK's grant to get UB 2020 ball rolling
    12/19/11
    An article in the Legislative Gazette reports Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill awarding UB $35 million in state funds to begin the first phase of a larger $375 million strategic development that will relocate the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, and also be used to hire new faculty members and expand academic offerings and facilities while reducing class sizes.
  • Men's Health: Humble leaders more effective, better liked
    12/18/11
    Brad Owens, assistant professor of organization and human resources in the School of Management, is quoted in an article in Men's Health for his research on how humble leaders are more effective and better liked.
  • Daily Mail: Psychologist shows Nietzsche was right -- adversity makes you stronger
    12/18/11
    Articles in England's Telegraph and Daily Mail newspapers report a study by UB psychologist Mark Seery has found that while traumatic experiences such as assault, bereavement or natural disaster can be extremely damaging, smaller amount of trauma may help people develop resilience.
  • Innovation Trail: New York awards $35 million grant to UB
    12/16/11
    A story on Innovation Trail, a statewide Public Radio program focusing on the innovation economy in Upstate New York, reports that as part of the new NYSUNY 2020 program to improve the state's higher education system, UB will receive $35 million to pursue the goals of UB 2020, including efforts to relocate the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
  • Wired Science: Physicists quoted on new theory about the universe
    12/16/11
    An article on Wired Science about new research that contradicts the finding that everything in the visible universe is moving in the same direction quotes William Kinney, associate professor of physics, and Dejan Stojkovic, assistant professor of physics.
  • Scientific American: Green routing cuts emissions without making you late
    12/15/11
    An article in Scientific American reports researchers at UB have shown that drivers can cut their carbon emissions without significantly slowing travel time. An article also appeared on The Atlantic magazine's Cities blog, Space Mart, Innovations Report and Futurity.
  • Bloomberg News: Cardiologist discusses recall of medical device
    12/15/11
    Anne Curtis, chair of medicine, is quoted in an article distributed by Bloomberg News about the recall of heart defibrillator leads because of their potential to injure or kill patients. "Until more data are collected, physicians should follow standard practice of care to manage their patients with Riata silicone leads," she said. The article appeared in news outlets that include The New York Times, BusinessWeek and The Heart.
  • Buffalo News: $35 million NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant a milestone for UB
    12/14/11
    An editorial in the Buffalo News praises the approval of the $35 million NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant that will allow UB to move ahead with its UB 2020 plan for academic excellence by hiring new faculty, expanding academic offerings and facilities for all students and relocating the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
  • The Canadian: 8 friends every woman needs
    12/13/11
    An article in The Canadian titled "8 Friends Every Woman Needs" reports the more a couple's family and friends intermingle, the happier spouses are after even just one year of marriage, and quotes Kenneth Leonard, professor of clinical psychology.

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