UB in the News

New York Times: Joan Linder's work highlighted
11/25/07
An article in The New York Times on the growing number of young artists who are rediscovering drawing as a medium looks at the work of Joan Linder, assistant professor of visual studies.
Washington Post: Frank interviewed about spotting liars
11/25/07
An article in The Washington Post on determining whether someone is lying reports Mark Frank, associate professor of communication, was among the experts interviewed.
New York Times: Murray discusses denial in personal relationships
11/20/07
An article The New York Times quotes Sandra Murray, professor of psychology, on the psychology of denial.
Wall Street Journal: Gottdiener comments on late restaurateur's unique work
11/17/07
An article in The Wall Street Journal on the death of David Tallichet, a pioneer on the theme-restaurant concept, quotes Mark Gottdiener, professor of sociology.
Washington Times: Holmes quoted on role of spirituality in medicine
11/15/07
An article in The Washington Times on the role of religion and spirituality in the care of critically ill patients reports UB offers a medical-spirituality curriculum and quotes David Holmes, clinical assistant professor of family medicine.
USA Today: Pelham discusses what's in a name
11/15/07
An article in USA Today on new research that suggests your name can negatively undermine your goals quotes Brett Pelham, associate professor of psychology.
Wall Street Journal: Economist discusses payment for organ donation
11/14/07
An article in The Wall Street Journal on the debate over whether people willing to give up a kidney for transplantation should be paid for the organ quotes Julio Elias, assistant professor of economics.
AP: Rapping, Fertig weigh in on use of the "b-word"
11/14/07
Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, and David Fertig, associate professor of linguistics, are quoted in an articles distributed by the Associated Press on the social, racial and gender acceptability of the use of the word "bitch."
BBC: Pelham interviewed on benefits, risks of ADHD drugs
11/13/07
William Pelham, UB Distinguished Professor of psychology, pediatrics and psychiatry, was interviewed on a story on the BBC television show "Panorama" -- the U.K.'s equivalent of "60 Minutes" -- on the benefits and risks of using drugs to treat children with ADHD.
Wall Street Journal: Allaire discusses language skills of MBA students
11/6/07
An article in The Wall Street Journal on improving the English language skills of international MBA students quotes Paul Allaire, assistant dean and director of the career resource center in the School of Management.

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.