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By DOMINICK MATARESE and GRANT ASHLEY | Feb. 28The policy wonk turned author of “The Sum of Us” discussed how racism harms everyone, optimism and the 2024 election.
Grant Ashley is the editor in chief of The Spectrum. He's also reported for NPR, WBFO, WIVB and The Buffalo News. He enjoys taking long bike rides, baking with his parents’ ingredients and recreating Bob Ross paintings in crayon. He can be found on the platform formerly known as Twitter at @Grantrashley.
The policy wonk turned author of “The Sum of Us” discussed how racism harms everyone, optimism and the 2024 election.
Sechrist starts on March 1 and will replace Lawrence Mullen, who has held the position for over three years.
UB was allocated $813,000 by SUNY. But months later, not a dollar has gone toward covering fees for a graduate worker.
The Harlem Quartet — which includes violinist and UB music professor Melissa White — won the Best Classical Compendium Grammy Award for their album “Passion For Bach And Coltrane” during the awards show Sunday night.
Gov. Kathy Hochul selected UB as the “home” for “Empire AI,” a consortium of several public and private institutions working in artificial intelligence development, the University announced last month.
The Office of Admissions says it has replaced their old admissions system with an “extensive and comprehensive holistic admissions application review approach.”
The eatery, dubbed “Sabor Latino,” will be located behind Pistachio’s on the second floor of the Student Union.
Nick Thompson and Nita Farahany spoke about AI, the emerging field of neurotechnology, and how the two will challenge individuals’ “cognitive liberty” during UB’s Distinguished Speaker Series.
The Spectrum sat down with Farahany and Thompson before their talk to discuss how people in power are preparing for AI and whether the world is ready for it.
Kim Beaty will succeed Chris Bartolomei, who retired in August following a 27-year career with UPD and six years as chief.
"Bulls on the Run," a grab-and-go eatery, opened in the Natural Sciences Complex on Monday.
Old Erie County Hall is home to the Erie County Clerk's office and several New York State Supreme Court rooms.
University and Amherst Police responded to the accident, cordoning off a section of Augspurger Road.