UB in the News

Newsweek: Article written by UB lecturer looks at race relations
6/19/08
An article in Newsweek on race relations in the U.S. is written by Wes Carter, a lecturer in African American studies, who says that relations among the races are far better than many thoughtful and concerned Americans give themselves credit for.
AP: Mutua quoted on glut of law schools
6/17/08
Makau Mutua, dean of the Law School, is quoted in an article distributed by the Associated Press on the growing number of law schools and the shrinking pool of law jobs in the U.S. The article appeared in news outlets throughout the country, including The New York Times, Boston Globe, Albany Times Union and Los Angeles Times.
WOIO-TV: Elections expert discusses likelihood McCain will win
6/16/08
James Cambell, professor and chair of political science and a national expert on campaigns and elections, is quoted in an article on WOIO-TV in Cleveland on prediction by political pundits about the likelihood that John McCain will win the 2008 presidential election.
Newark Star Ledger: Are energy drinks risky for high school students?
6/16/08
An article in the Newark Star Ledger on concerns by local school officials about students consuming energy drinks quotes Kathleen Miller, research scientist in the Research Institute on Addictions, on her study, which showed that students who consume energy drinks are more likely to dabble in risky sexual acts, excessive drinking and violent behavior.
New York Times Magazine: Sociologist discusses division of labor in families
6/15/08
The cover story in The New York Times Magazine about parents sharing work and home responsibilities equally quotes Sampson Lee Blair, associate professor of sociology and an expert on the division of labor in families.
USA Today: Campbell quoted on unexpected death of Tim Russert
6/14/08
An article in USA Today on Friday's unexpected death of award-winning NBC journalist Tim Russert quotes James Campbell, professor and chair of political science.
Reuters: Talking isn't necessarily the best therapy for everyone
6/11/08
An article distributed by Reuters reports on research by Mark Seery, assistant professor of psychology, that showed that people who don't talk about their feelings after a traumatic event are no more likely to have problems down the road than those who do express them.
Inside Higher Ed: Miller quoted on college students and energy drinks
6/11/08
An article on Inside Higher Ed reports on the link between college students consuming energy drinks and an inclination toward risky behavior, and quotes Kathleen Miller, senior research scientist at the Research Institute on Addictions.
ABC News: Campbell discusses Iraq, presidential campaign
6/9/08
James E. Campbell, professor and chair of political science, is quoted in an article on ABC News on how good news in Iraq could affect the presidential campaigns of John McCain and Barack Obama.
Rutland Herald: Mandell quoted on teens' spending habits, financial literacy
6/9/08
An article in the Rutland Herald on the impact of teens' spending habits and financial literacy in the current economic condition quotes Lewis Mandell, professor emeritus of finance and managerial economics.

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