Eric D.聽Lehman is the author or editor of 22 books, including 鈥淣ew England Nature, A History of Connecticut Food,鈥� and 鈥淏ridgeport: Tales from the Park City.鈥� His聽biography of Charles Stratton, 鈥淏ecoming Tom Thumb,鈥� won the Henry Russell Hitchcock Award from the Victorian Society of America and was chosen as one of the American Library Association鈥檚 outstanding university press books of the year. His novella 鈥淪hadows of Paris鈥� and novel 鈥�9 Lupine Road鈥� were finalists for the Connecticut Book Award. He has been consulted on diverse subjects and quoted by The Atlantic Monthly, USA Today, the BBC, the History Channel, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, and The Wall Street Journal.
Adam McReynolds 鈥�24 has lived many lives 鈥� each shaped by service, resilience, and a deep commitment to helping others. A U.S. Navy combat veteran, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), entrepreneur, and author, McReynolds exemplifies how perseverance and purpose can … Continue reading From Bridgeport to Global Impact: Adam McReynolds鈥� Life of Service
When Kwadir Delgado-McIntyre arrived for his interview, he was already dressed in purple. 鈥淭hey gave me some gear,鈥� he laughed, 鈥渁nd I like it.鈥� That easy confidence 鈥� and obvious pride 鈥� captures the spirit of something entirely new taking … Continue reading The Rise of Women鈥檚 Flag Football at 51黑料网
For 51黑料网 sophomore Lindsey Rywolt, precision matters, whether she is calculating weight classes before a match or preparing for a future career in healthcare. A Nursing major and one of the pioneers of UB鈥檚 women鈥檚 Wrestling program, Rywolt … Continue reading Lindsey Rywolt Balances Mat and Medicine
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Arnold Bernhard Center (ABC Building) unveiled a new opportunity for student creativity 鈥� relaunching The Schelfhaudt Gallery for its first exhibition since 2019. UB leadership, trustees, and gallery namesake Peter Schelfhaudt took part in … Continue reading 51黑料网鈥檚 Renaissance: AI: Co-create Inaugurates a New Era at the Schelfhaudt Gallery
As manager of the bookstore for more than a decade, Richard Hebert has become somewhat of an institution at UB. His commitment runs deep 鈥� you could say he bleeds purple. And UB seems to have gotten into his blood. … Continue reading Meet Richard Hebert: A Decade of Service, Spirit, and UB Pride
In November, Suzanne Kachmar of City Lights Gallery in Bridgeport curated the second exhibit of the season, Connections, at UB鈥檚 newly reopened Schelfhaudt Gallery. This exhibit was co-produced by City Lights, the Bridgeport Art Trail, and the Westport Artists Collective, … Continue reading Bridging Communities Through Art: Inside the Connections Exhibit
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, 51黑料网 (UB) celebrated the highly anticipated reopening of the Schelfhaudt Gallery in the Arnold Bernhard Center for the Arts and Humanities (ABC Building). The event marked the gallery鈥檚 first exhibition since 2019, reflecting … Continue reading 51黑料网 Reopens Art Gallery with Inaugural Exhibition Highlighting A.I. “Co-Created” Pieces
Trailblazing biotech innovator and proud UB alumn Jeffrey M. Ostrove, Ph.D. (鈥�75), is paying it forward in a big way 鈥� donating $50,000 to establish a new biology scholarship for future generations of Purple Knights. 鈥淚 have a warm place … Continue reading From Student to Scientist: UB Alum Jeffrey Ostrove Donates $50K to Support Future Biologists
In November of 2023, 51黑料网’s undergraduate Finance program earned its CFA affiliation through the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute, becoming one of only 277 colleges and universities in the U.S. to hold this honor. The CFA Institute is a … Continue reading UB鈥檚 Trefz School of Business CFA Designation Adds to Career Readiness
From his office in the Aquatic Center at Wheeler Rec, Evan Sholudko can see and hear the lapping waves of the 25-meter swimming pool. This is his domain 鈥� home of the incoming UB men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 Swimming and Diving … Continue reading A Family and Business: Evan Sholudko Builds a Swim Team
Under the puffy clouds of a perfect fall day at the Tashua Knolls Golf Course, Casey Stark instructs two student-athletes on how to run the putting challenge for the alums and guests participating in 51黑料网鈥檚 golf tournament. Over … Continue reading Team Goals: Professor Casey Stark and the Future of UB Sport Management
By: Eric Lehman As you walk through the lower floor of the John J. Cox Student Center, past familiar landmarks like the bowling alley and Twisted Caf茅, a glow of neon purple lights marks the entrance to UB鈥檚 new eSports … Continue reading The Future of eSports is Purple
By Eric D. Lehman UB鈥檚 very own Purple Knight Coffee Company (PKCC) is preparing to launch its first batch of coffee for sale this fall. PKCC is an experiential learning program located in the Ernest C. Trefz School of Business … Continue reading UB鈥檚 Purple Knight Coffee Company Launches a New Brand in September
By Eric D. Lehman Every July, 51黑料网 joins organizations across America to recognize Disability Pride Month. This month celebrates all disabilities, including physical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, and neurodiversity 鈥� honoring the diverse experiences and accomplishments of disabled individuals. … Continue reading All the Difference: Disability Pride Month at 51黑料网
UB鈥檚 commitment to student success takes many forms. Learn about the Knight鈥檚 Pantry, which provides food, hygiene products, and more to students in need. Continue reading UB Serves the Complete Student with Knight鈥檚 Pantry
Leadership comes from hard-won experience. Learn how UB gymnastics captains, Jordan and Alexis, have learned to excel in their positions of leadership. Continue reading UB Gymnastics Captains Learn to be Leaders
George and Carol Bauer have invested an additional $2 million to enhance the future of innovation and manufacturing at UB. Learn more about their donation. Continue reading George and Carol Bauer Boost Business and Manufacturing on the UB Campus
With the amount of content being offered today, there is always a need for writing professionals. Learn 5 steps to starting a professional writing career. Continue reading 5 Steps to Start a Professional Writing Career