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Turning a Love of Sports into Impact: Q&A with Dr. Mendel Murray

Խ��ֱ�� — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:10:55 +0000

Mendel Murray, Ed.D., built his career at the intersection of athletics, education, and equity. For Murray ’18, ’20, sports have always been more than a game. In this interview, he shares how UB took a chance on him, how that …

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From Student to Scientist: UB Alum Jeffrey Ostrove Donates $50K to Support Future Biologists

Eric Lehman — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:40:04 +0000

Trailblazing biotech innovator and proud UB alumn Jeffrey M. Ostrove, Ph.D. (’75), is paying it forward in a big way — donating $50,000 to establish a new biology scholarship for future generations of Purple Knights. “I have a warm place …

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Patient-Centered Care: Dean Michael Ciolfi Brings Strategic Planning to UB Health Sciences

Խ��ֱ�� — Fri, 03 May 2024 20:00:23 +0000

College of Health Sciences Dean Michael Ciolfi has lived many lives and has the accomplishments (and the degrees) to show for it. His wide, interesting array of experiences makes him a unique and formidable leader in healthcare education. He has …

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The Art of Narrative Healing — Dean Amy Nawrocki’s Journey to Inspiring Student Success

Brianna Gagné — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:11:24 +0000

“Memory is a thing; remembering is an action, ongoing. We pause and reflect, let scenes take shape, then relive them.” Amy Nawrocki, The Comet’s Tail As with many roles in higher education, the exact duties of a dean remain a …

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Comprehensive Care in the Community — An Interview with UB Chiropractic Clinical Educator and NAACP President Dr. Lesly Valbrun, DC MPH MBA(c) DIANM

Brianna Gagné — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:02:52 +0000

Lesly Valbrun, Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and UB alumnus, found his calling as a professor and clinical care provider through UB’s post-graduate Neuromusculoskeletal Orthopedic Residency program. Still, the passion and care Dr. Valbrun brings to the clinic and …

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Reclaim Your Time with UB Alumni Aytekin Tank’s New Book, Automate Your Busywork

Brianna Gagné — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:38:13 +0000

On May 16, 2023, Խ��ֱ�� alumni Aytekin Tank celebrated the publication of his first book, Automate Your Busywork. In its scope, the book explores and explains how people can boost their productivity by eliminating lengthy and repetitive tasks …

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Amazon Internship Leads to “Dream Job” for UB Student

Խ��ֱ�� — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 19:34:25 +0000

Learn how UB senior Shammah Matasva, a Computer Science major, has landed his dream job: working as a software development engineer for Amazon.

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Alumni Spotlight: Suschna Scott

Alumni Relations — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:46:40 +0000

Read our Q&A with Suschna Scott '10.

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Donor Profile: Dr. Andrew Francella and Mrs. Ximena Francella, P’21

Alumni Relations — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:08:07 +0000

For Andrew and Ximena Francella P’21, the best part of their son Andrew’s attending the Խ��ֱ�� is how the school inspires a drive for success with a sense of purpose.

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Graduate Spotlight: Nicqueva Haughton

Alumni Relations — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:15:55 +0000

Meet Nicqueva Haughton, a new member of the alumni community at the Խ��ֱ��.

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