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Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Justice Mark Montour to the NYS Appellate Division’s Fourth Department last month.

Photo: Courtesy of Justice Mark Montour

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UB alum Mark Montour appointed to New York State Appellate Division’s Fourth Department

By RIA GUPTA | Oct. 26

Montour was the first Native American elected to a state-level position in New York in 2013, and he is the first Native American justice appointed to the state Appellate Division.

President Tripathi speaks at his 11th annual State of the University Address in Slee Hall Friday morning.

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President Tripathi delivers 11th annual State of the University Address

By RIA GUPTA | Oct. 16

Satish Tripathi proclaimed that UB is on track to become a top 25 public research university, achieve $1 billion in research funding and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

The Faculty Senate Executive Committee voted unanimously in favor of a resolution that would implement a two-day fall break during the 2023-24 academic year.

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Faculty Senate Executive Committee begins process to add fall break in 2023-24

By RIA GUPTA | Oct. 13

The Faculty Senate Executive Committee voted unanimously Wednesday in favor of a resolution that would add a two-day fall break during the weekend of Indigenous Peoples’ Day for the 2023-24 academic year.

This year’s Fall Fest cost the SA $215,000.

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A look behind the curtain at Fall Fest finances

By RIA GUPTA | Sep. 28

The Student Association allotted $300,000 to entertaining students at fest productions for the 2022-23 academic year.

The Biden administration announced its student loan forgiveness plan on Aug. 24.

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Students celebrate, weigh consequences of President Biden’s loan forgiveness plan

By RIA GUPTA | Sep. 21, 2022

UB students and staff were relieved to have their debt burdens reduced, but some were concerned about rising tax burdens and national debt figures.

A Lehman Hall resident was awake during the attempted burglary and alerted University Police.

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Two burglaries take place at on-campus dorms Monday morning

By RIA GUPTA | Sep. 7, 2022

University Police received reports that outside visitors burglarized Lehman Hall in Governors Complex and Richmond Quadrangle in Ellicott Complex, both North Campus residence halls housing predominantly freshmen, early Monday morning.

Students said they appreciated the variety of food offered at the One World Cafe but didn’t want to deal with lines.

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Three remaining eateries open in One World Café

By RIA GUPTA | Sep. 7, 2022

Noodle Pavilion, Pan Asian and the 1846 Grill, three eateries in UB’s international-themed One World Café, opened their doors for the first time late last month.