WBFO UB News

Inauguration of 15th UB President

mscott@wbfo.org — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Ceremonies were held Friday to inaugurate Satish K.Tripathi, PhD, as its 15th president of the University at Buffalo.

Ralph & Mary Wilson give UB $1 million

mscott@wbfo.org — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson has made a generous contribution to the University at Buffalo.

UB Exhibit to reveal secrets of Louisa May Alcott's life

mscott@wbfo.org — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The UB libraries will launch a special exhibit later this month featuring the works of Louisa May Alcott, author of the beloved children's book Little Women. But UB scholars tell us that Alcott was no little woman and her life was no children's book.

Terror expert assesses threat level as 9/11's tenth anniversary approaches

mscott@wbfo.org — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

There has not been a terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11 ten years ago. And last May's death of Osama bin Laden delivered a crushing blow to al Qaeda. But a recognized expert on terrorism suggests the threat of further attacks remains very real.

Drivers needed for national driving study

mscott@wbfo.org — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A local research company is recruiting 450 drivers to take part in a national driving behavior study.

UB earthquake researcher calls quake "significant"

mscott@wbfo.org — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A top earthquake engineering expert at the University at Buffalo says yesterday's magnitude 5.8 tremor in Virginia is a "significant" event that will help engineers better understand earthquake patterns along the East Coast.

UB opens Greiner Hall

mscott@wbfo.org — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The University at Buffalo dedicated their newly built campus living facility to former UB president, the late William Greiner Friday.

A rational tuition plan now law for SUNY

mscott@wbfo.org — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

New York SUNY 2020 plan is now law. Governor Cuomo signed legislation Tuesday.

Creating a good or peaceful death with Hospice care

mscott@wbfo.org — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The most notable solution to what is considered creating a good or peaceful death for a terminally ill patient is Hospice care.

WNED Signs Agreement to Acquire WBFO

mscott@wbfo.org — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The University at Buffalo has entered an agreement to sell WBFO-FM and its repeaters in Jamestown and Olean to the Western New York Public Broadcasting Association, which currently owns and operates WNED-TV, AM and FM.

Keeping hydrated in severe heat

mscott@wbfo.org — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

With an excessive heat warning and heat advisory in effect Thursday, we will bring you important information on the dangers of heat stroke.

UB hosts UniverSoul Circus

mscott@wbfo.org — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

If you drive past UB's South Campus over the next couple days, no need for a double take. Yes, those are tigers and elephants in the parking lot along Main Street.

The threat of Electro Magnetic Pulse

mscott@wbfo.org — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A businessman man in Elma is leading the fight against a major threat to the nation's electrical grid.

UB prepares for medical school move downtown

mscott@wbfo.org — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Last week's historic votes by state lawmakers included the long-awaited NY SUNY 2020 and UB 2020 legislation. UB President Satish Tripathi said progress on the ambitious plan is already underway.

Meet the new leader of Daemen College

mscott@wbfo.org — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Earlier this month, Daemen College officially named Dr. Edwin Clausen as its new President.