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  • Bleacher Report: Should Big Ten expansion include UB?
    6/2/09
    An article in the Bleacher Report about the possibility that the Big Ten may expand calls UB the "most beneficial choice" to join the conference.
  • UPI: Women more sensitive to rejection based on appearance
    6/1/09
    An article distributed by UPI reports on research by Lora Park, assistant professor of psychology, that shows that women are more sensitive than men to appearance rejection.
  • Los Angeles Times: There's a big difference between being a 'jock' and an 'athlete'
    6/1/09
    A health column in the Los Angeles Times reports there is a vast difference between being an "athlete" and a "jock" according to research conducted by Kathleen Miller, senior research scientist at the Research Institute on Addictions.
  • Boston Globe: The appeal of 'live free or die'
    6/1/09
    An article in the Boston Globe about Free Staters, the antigovernment activists who are relocating to New Hampshire in an effort to form a state free of government interference, reports that movement was begun by Jason Sorens, assistant professor of political science, who published an article in 2001 outlining the idea.
  • USA Today: Kenyan leader's speech at Law School commencement makes list of high-profile speakers
    5/13/09
    A sidebar to an article in USA Today about giving a good commencement speech includes Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga's speech at the UB Law School among 2009's list of high-profile commencement speakers.
  • USA Today: UB's Aaron Krolikowski named to USA Today Academic First Team
    4/29/09
    UB senior Aaron Krolikowski is featured on the front page of the Life section of USA Today as one of USA Today's 2009 All USA College Academic First Team.
  • New York Times: Less lonely with TV?
    4/28/09
    An article distributed by Reuters reports that four new studies by UB and Miami University of Ohio have found that watching TV can drive away feelings of loneliness and rejection, and quotes Shira Gabriel, assistant professor of psychology, and Jaye Derrick, adjunct instructor of psychology.
  • Washington Post: ADHD expert says meds effective only for short-term treatment
    4/3/09
    A front-page article in The Washington Post about a new federal study of the effectiveness of long-term drug treatment for children with hyperactivity or attention-deficit disorder quotes William Pelham, director of the Center for Children and Families and a principal scientist on the study, who said medication appears to be effective only for short-term treatment.
  • U.S. News & World Report: Political scientist ranks 'freest' states
    3/11/09
    The Thomas Jefferson Street blog on U.S. News and World Report reports Jason Sorens, assistant professor of political science, is co-author of a report that ranks the states according to degree of freedom – economic freedom and personal freedom – with New Hampshire ranking No. 1 and New York State coming in at No. 50.
  • USA Today: Pop culture expert discusses increased movie viewership
    3/11/09
    An article in USA Today about the film industry enjoying one of its most profitable quarters in years, with moviegoers flocking to romantic comedies and thrillers quotes Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, who said that not only do people choose cheaper entertainment in tough economic times, and movies provide an escape from their worries as well.

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.