UB in the News

An article in the Arizona Daily Star on the findings of a team of out-of-state architects, academics and planners who rode the Tucson bus system in order to take a good look at the city and make recommendations about building a more sustainable future quotes Dennis Andrejko, associate professor of architecture, on a development that featured pedestrian paths and walkways, energy-efficient building design and intense use of desert plants.

An article in the St. Louis Post Dispatch on the impact The Sopranos has had on television and culture quotes Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies.

Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, is quoted in an article on ABC News that looks at Paris Hilton's on-again, off-again, on-again jail sentence and double standards in the judicial system.

An article in the Los Angeles Times quotes Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, on the final episode of HBO's The Sopranos, and fan reaction to the series ending.

An article distributed by the Associated Press reports that UB is among four universities nationally named as winners of the Women's Sports Foundation's inaugural "Opportunity Awards" honoring athletic programs for making gender equity a priority. The article was picked up by about 70 newspapers and other news outlets.

An article in The New York Times reports on UB research that shows that women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may reduce their risk of nonfatal heart attack, provided that they do not become drunk, and quotes Joan M. Dorn, associate professor of social and preventive medicine.

Results of a UB study that showed a link between gum disease and increased risk for tongue cancer received considerable attention among the national media.

An article on the front page of the sports section of USA Today profiles UB student athlete Reggie Rucker, a star hurdler on the UB track team and looks at his battle to win custody of his 4-year-old daughter and how he balances fatherhood with the demands of school and athletics.

An article distributed by UPI reports that a UB study has shown that an immune system component that causes bone destruction and inflammation in autoimmune disease also protects oral cavity bones.

Mark Seery, assistant professor of psychology, is quoted in an article in USA Today on the ability of Buffalo Sabres center Chris Drury to score under pressure.