UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW — Aviva Abramovsky will step down as dean of the School of Law effective July 1, and return to her faculty role as professor of law. Appointed dean in 2017, Abramovsky has focused on enhancing academic programs, academic support programs and improving important student success metrics. For example, the school expanded its clinical programs, adding clinics in criminal justice advocacy and community engagement. It also revitalized its innocence and justice project.