L. Nelson Hopkins, who has transformed the way the medical field thinks about and treats cerebrovascular disorders, will be awarded theNorton Medal, UB’s highest honor, during the 2019 commencement ceremonies being held May 3-19.
New degree and certificate programs are coming to the UB College of Arts and Sciences. UB’s Department of Jewish Thought will soon launch its master’s program; the Sociology department now has a bachelor’s degree in criminology; and an Advanced Certificate in Sustainability is offered through the Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree Program.
Peggy O’Brien, founding director of education at the Folger Shakespeare Library and an international expert on the teaching of Shakespeare, will present a workshop at UB on April 26 as part of the UB English department’s contribution to the campus-wide Discovery Week.
Though it’s easy to hear when a singer hits a bad note, what’s causing it is inaudible. The silent, preparatory muscle movements of the face and larynx that occur when singers run a song through their heads could be nudging them out of tune.
Legendary human rights activist and author Angela Davis will present the UB’s 43rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration event Feb. 27 in Alumni Arena on the UB North Campus.
UB's Jonathan Shimon has been selected as the technical director by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology for the U.S. entry in the 2019 Prague Quadrennial, the global showcase for the best in performance design, scenography and theater architecture.
Beginning with admission for the fall 2019 semester, the UB School of Law will accept Graduate Record Examination scores in place of the Law School Admission Test as part of the application process.
Neuroscientist and best-selling author Lisa Genova will speak at UB on Dec. 6 in the Center for the Arts, North Campus, as part of UB’s Distinguished Speakers Series.
