Read the UB dean's letter to the law school community

I of course was not responsible for most of these improvements. The faculty have been extraordinary in their willingness to embrace change and commit themselves to a great student experience. The law school staff is dedicated, loyal and hard-working. None of our accomplishments would have been possible if the staff just did their jobs. I am amazed by the dedication of the UB alumni and leave office still saying that I have never been turned down by an alumnus in anything that I asked him or her to do. Finally, I am grateful for all the UB Law students who shared my vision of the future and made this such a special place. My decisions were always motivated by a desire to provide law students with the best academic experience possible.

I hope you will join me in continuing to believe that the School of Law is becoming a unique institution in legal education. After a one year administrative leave, I look forward to rejoining you as a full-time faculty member. My family and I are committed to Baltimore and look forward to many years of working with all of you to assist the School of Law in fully realizing its amazing potential. Thank you again for all of your support.

Very truly yours,

Phil Closius