Timeline of UB History, 1864-1883

1866

• Dr. Austin Flint, one of the founding faculty, endorsed the Cammann stethoscope, the first recognized usable binaural stethoscope, making it one of the most widely used models.

1875

• The University's first alumni association was formed with Dr. Thomas D. Strong as the first president.

1876

• Mary Blair Moody, UB's first female graduate, receives her medical degree on February 23rd.

1880

• J. Robert Love, the first known African-American graduate of UB, receives his medical degree on February 25th.

1882

• Orsamus H. Marshall is inaugurated as the University of Buffalo's 2nd Chancellor.

1883

• Dr. Roswell Park joins medical school as Professor of Surgery.