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UB op-ed: The changing role of the public research university

Joseph A. Heppert | July 22, 2019

As vice president for Research & Innovation at Texas Tech University, I work with faculty, staff and students to advance the research mission of the university, including all areas of research, from the arts to engineering. We foster a rich and dynamic academic environment fully engaged in research, scholarly inquiry, and creative activity.

6 strategies for smart purchasing at small colleges

Melissa Ezarik | July 17, 2019

Small-college purchasing managers have one big challenge—finding ways to help colleagues with all areas and types of procurement, from technology to facilities to research. So what can purchasing professionals on small campuses do to not only survive, but also to thrive?

UB Tech® 2020 opens call for speakers

Steven Blackburn | July 17, 2019

UB Tech® is seeking speakers for our 2020 conference, to be held June 15-17 in Las Vegas. We are looking for proposals from leaders and innovators in campus technology and esports—people who can share their expertise and experience in a dynamic and informative presentation. Contact us.

4 questions you need answered about hazardous waste on campus

UB Custom Publishing | July 16, 2019

Hazardous waste management and prevention involves training, emergency preparation and knowledge of the substances being used. Campus officials must have answers to these four questions to lower their hazmat risk.

UB op-ed: Westminster College, celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall

James E. Samels | July 10, 2019

As 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, James E. Samels, of The Education Alliance and the law firm Samels Associates, discusses how the life of Winston Churchill reminds us that vision and courage can triumph over seemingly impossible odds. He recently visited Westminster College in Missouri, the home of the National Churchill Museum.