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Javid Bayandor, aerospace engineering professor, stands in front of a podium. Bayandor is suing his former employer, Virginia Tech University for alleged discrimination.

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UB engineering professor sues former school

By SARAH CROWLEY | Feb. 8, 2018

Aerospace and mechanical engineering professor Javid Bayandor is suing his former employer, Virginia Tech University for $5 million, alleging he was denied tenure because of discrimination related to disability and his Iranian background. Bayandor, who joined UB’s department of mechanical and aerospace engineering last year, declined to comment for this story. Virginia Tech University did not respond to requests for comment.

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UB football player's lawsuit moved to higher court

By SARAH CROWLEY | Feb. 8, 2018

State Supreme Court Judge E. Jeannette Ogden transferred the case to the New York State Appellate Division Feb. 2 after hearing from UB’s counsel, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and Assistant Attorney General Melissa H. Thore. Schneiderman and Thore argued Jan. 30 that the case fell under the appellate jurisdiction.

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Taking the R

By ANNA SAVCHENKO | Feb. 8, 2018

Tyler Craven, a senior computer science major, was doing well in CSE 331, Introduction to Algorithm Analysis and Design last fall.

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By News Desk | Feb. 8, 2018

The National Science Foundation (NSF) distributed large awards to three UB startups, according to UB Now. Ferric, Contrast Inc., Sunny Clean Water LLC both received $225,000, and Neurovascular Diagnostics, Inc. received $224,000 for research to advance the safety of MRI scans, help alleviate worldwide drinking water shortages and develop early identification of unruptured brain aneurysms, respectively.

19th Century American Literature English Class of SUNY Distinguished Professor Christanne Miller in Alumni Arena Photographer: Douglas Levere

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English professor receives award for work on Emily Dickinson

By ANNA SAVCHENKO | Feb. 6, 2018

SUNY Distinguished English Professor Cristanne Miller has won the Modern Language Association’s Prize for a Scholarly Edition for her book, “Emily Dickinson’s Poems: As She Preserved Them.”

UB management student Brandon Ferris was arrested Thursday at 1.am. For hosting a large party and serving alcohol to underage attendants.

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UB student arrested for throwing underage drinking party

By MAX KALNITZ | Feb. 5, 2018

A University Heights resident faces charges of throwing a “large party” and serving alcohol to minors, according to a Buffalo police report. Buffalo police arrested Brandon Ferris, a student in UB’s School of Management and member of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity, at 1 a.m. at a house on Winspear Avenue Thursday.

The new North Campus health and recreation center is planned to be built along Lee Road by Lake LaSalle.

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Student health and recreation center coming to North Campus

By DAN MCKEON | Feb. 5, 2018

Since the 2005-06 school year, UB has taken $3.50 from each student’s comprehensive fee to fund a new student health center on North Campus.

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By News Desk | Feb. 5, 2018

Campus UB student survives accident during lacrosse team practice John Miske, a senior business and marketing major, vice president and captain of the UB lacrosse club team, survived an accident that occured during team practice on Jan.

Jamersin Redfern stands between SA President Leslie Veloz (left) and Treasurer Janet Austin (right). Redfern recently announced his resignation from his position of SA Vice President on Feb. 2.

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SA Vice President Jamersin Redfern steps down

By HARUKA KOSUGI | Feb. 5, 2018

Jamersin Redfern officially resigned from his position as Student Association vice president on Friday after delivering the news in person to staff members that afternoon. Redfern finished his coursework for a psychology degree in the fall semester and is stepping down after graduating early because of “undisclosed family issues.”

Students attend the first class in the new building for the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Photographer: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

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Downtown campus ushers in next era of medical training for students

By SARAH CROWLEY | Feb. 5, 2018

An assortment of study spaces overlooking a bustling Allen Street is just one way UB’s new medical campus is changing how its students learn. The new campus has been built to meet the changing demands for its graduates, explained Dr. Alan Lesse, senior associate dean for the medical curriculum.

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences celebrated its grand opening on Dec. 12.

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Winter recap

By News Desk | Feb. 1, 2018

Wondering what happened with that story you were following before break? We've got you covered. Read our rundown on major events that happened over break.

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By News Desk | Feb. 1, 2018

Campus UB School of Management receives $1 million gift from alumnus E.

Erie County District Attorney John Flynn along with many students and staff at UB, feel that former UB Vice President Dennis Black deserved some amount of jail time and received a lighter punishment than he deserved.

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Students and community react to Black's sentencing

By MAX KALNITZ | Feb. 1, 2018

Former UB Vice President Dennis Black has avoided jail despite the district attorney’s recommendation that he serves time behind bars.

Teresa Miller, former vice provost of the office of inclusive excellence, speaks to a crowd. Miller leave UB for a new role with SUNY as senior vice chancellor and chief of staff.

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Miller leaves position as vice provost for inclusive excellence for SUNY position

By SARAH CROWLEY | Feb. 1, 2018

Teresa Miller, the former vice provost for inclusive excellence and a member of the law school faculty since 1995, was named as senior vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and chief of staff to SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson, effective Jan. 29.

Dennis Black, former UB vice president was sentenced to five years probation, 2500 hours of community service and a $5000 fine.

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Dennis Black avoids jail time after stealing more than $300,00 in state funds

By News Desk | Jan. 27, 2018

Former UB Vice President Dennis Black received five years probation Friday morning after pleading guilty in September to stealing more than $300,000 from university bank accounts and avoiding taxes on the illegal funds, a separate felony charge.

UB Council Chairman Jeremy Jacobs lead a ribbon cutting at the grand opening ceremony for UB’s new medical campus Tuesday morning. The medical school was renamed the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2015 in response to a $30 million donation by the Jacobs family.

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UB celebrates grand opening of Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

By MADDY FOWLER | Dec. 13, 2017

For Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Dean Michael Cain, the completion of the school’s new downtown location is “a dream come true.” Cain was among several UB administrators who spoke at the grand opening ceremony for the new medical campus Tuesday morning.

A UB football player is suing the school after being suspended for two years. The student alleges UB violated its own rules of procedure, and his right to due process, during his disciplinary hearing

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UB football player sues school, claims due process rights were violated

By SARAH CROWLEY | Dec. 7, 2017

A UB football player is suing the university after an administrative panel found him guilty of harassment and possession of a weapon for allegedly pointing an airsoft gun at his teammates on July 6.

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Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to celebrate opening of downtown location Tuesday

By MADDY FOWLER | Dec. 7, 2017

After more than six years of planning and construction, the new home of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will celebrate its grand opening Tuesday morning.

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Andrea Costantino pays back stolen funds, avoids jail sentence

By News Desk | Dec. 7, 2017

Former UB Director of Campus Living, Andrea Costantino, has been sentenced to three-year conditional discharge.

Demonstrators from the Living Stipend Movement marched through the academic spine to Capen Hall on Monday afternoon. This is the group's third protest this semester to demand a "living stipend."

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UB Living Stipend movement stages sit-in outside administrative offices

By MADDY FOWLER | Dec. 5, 2017

In the third Living Stipend Movement protest this semester, demonstrators shared vulnerable, personal stories about what they characterize as a struggle to survive on unfair stipends as part of an hour long sit-in.