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ROCK STEADY. Don Gutillo (left), a junior industrial engineering major from Clarence, and Lauren Ciernak, a senior legal studies major from Akron, take a break outside the Student Union yesterday and enjoy the sunshine while they can as the semester gets into full swing. (Photo: Donna Longenecker)

Alumnus pledges $1.5 million to establish chair in dermatology

Ralph T. Behling, M.D. '43, a pioneer in cancer prevention who appreciated his "quality education" at UB, has pledged $1.5 million to the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to establish a chair in dermatology. » Full Story

Nan Harvey loses her battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday for Nan Harvey, longtime UB administrator, coach and former player who died on Tuesday after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer.

Continuing medical informatics research. Renown ontologist Barry Smith has received a $535,000 grant to support his work in the field of medical informatics.

Program speeds nursing degree for college grads. In an innovative approach to easing the chronic nursing shortage, the School of Nursing is launching a fast-track program that allows persons who hold a bachelor's degree in another field to receive a bachelor's degree in nursing in 12 months.

Seeking support for international education. A prospective student's nightmarish experience with the visa process has prompted a UB faculty member and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee to urge support for international education.