UB Inclusive News

  • Public invited to shape ‘inclusive civic spaces’
    11/26/25

    The deliberative forum on Dec. 5 is being sponsored by the Philosophy, Political Science and Economics Program.

  • UB students take on justice reform
    11/25/25

    In the Innovate for Impact Criminology Design Challenge, teams designed new initiatives to address some of society’s most pressing criminal justice and public safety issues.

  • Addressing health equity goal of new CHERI director
    11/21/25

    Heather M. Gardiner aims to expand the Community Health Equity Research Institute's research impact and strengthen links with the community.

  • UB planner selected for AIA leadership program
    11/20/25

    Samira Sheikholeslami will take part in the ‘Next to Lead’ training program for racially and ethnically diverse women in architecture.

  • Energy meets empathy in class and in community
    11/19/25

    Public health researcher Jessica Kruger is determined to create creating real-world learning experiences that engage and inspire students.

  • Broadview commits $15,000 to 'Horns Up for Hope’
    11/19/25

    The funds from the credit union will support the Blue Table food pantry.

  • NSF funds inclusive language projects
    11/19/25

    UB linguist Fabiola Henri says the projects will focus on creole languages that are underrepresented in both research and new technologies.

  • Using WhatsApp to center African immigrants in health research
    11/17/25

    UB health equity researcher Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong is a co-PI on the PCORI-funded project.

  • UB to celebrate International Education Week
    11/14/25

    The weeklong event offers an opportunity to learn about other cultures and celebrate the rich diversity on campus.

  • UB taking part in SUNY military tuition initiative
    11/13/25

    The program aligns SUNY tuition with federal tuition benefits, filling the gap when federal assistance falls short of the full cost of SUNY tuition.

  • UB launches Horns Up for Hope
    11/11/25

    The monthlong food and winter clothing drive supporting local community members in need runs through Dec. 5.

  • Chilean university hosts UB architect for week-long trip
    11/7/25

    Kristine Stiphany gave a presentation on a new book she co-edited that explores how urban insurgencies reshape cities and challenge dominant paradigms.

  • Bringing Latinx histories to the forefront
    11/7/25

    GSE professor Tim Monreal has co-edited a book that offers educators lessons using film and TV to explore Latinx histories and communities.

  • Bridging worlds, building health
    11/6/25

    UB recently hosted health professionals from Central and South America looking for insights and innovations for pressing public health issues in their regions.

  • Curriculum opt-outs and the classroom
    11/6/25

    UB educator LaGarrett King examines how a recent Supreme Court ruling may impact inclusive education.

  • UB MSW/PhD student receives fellowship
    11/5/25

    Tiffany J. Nhan is the recipient of the prestigious Minority Fellowship from the Council on Social Work Education.

  • Preserving, sharing legacy of Black architect Coles
    11/3/25

    UB adjunct architecture instructor Albert Chao is working to transform the Coles House and Studio into a space where community change happens.

  • UB students receive SUNY scholarships
    11/3/25

    Yanely Reyes-Bermudez was awarded the Nancy L. Zimpher Scholarship for Teacher Education; Constance Yap received the ACT for Excellence and Student Initiative Scholarship. 

  • UB student receives Obama Foundation Voyager Scholarship
    10/30/25

    Junior Aisha Makama will use the public service award to pursue her passion to develop STEM education in Africa.

  • Learning, leading and giving back
    10/29/25

    UB undergrad Maha Mir is finding confidence and community through helping others feel at home at UB.

  • State social policies reduce joint pain prevalence
    10/28/25

    More benefits and easier access to care mean fewer people living in pain, says UB researcher Rui Huang.

  • Jacobs School launching Buffalo Primary Care Initiative
    10/27/25

    The goal of the three-year MD program with full scholarships is to increase the number of primary care physicians in Buffalo’s East and West side neighborhoods.

  • Evaluating people seeking asylum
    10/24/25

    Medical students, physicians and community members received training in how to look for evidence of torture or mistreatment from the student-run Human Rights Initiative.

  • Haq named SUNY civil discourse, civic engagement fellow
    10/23/25

    The fellows promote civil discourse among students, faculty and staff, and advance SUNY’s commitment to civic engagement.

  • Event to showcase resources for disabled students, community members
    10/22/25
    The School of Public Health and Health Professions and UB Accessibility Resources are teaming up with the Office of Inclusive Excellence for an event next month that will showcase campus and community-based organizations that support disabled communities.
  • Corporate culture can reduce disparities in financial services
    10/22/25

    A new study found significant banking disparities that worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • UB faculty, Lead Safe Task Force host mini-conference
    10/21/25

    The event addresses the crisis of childhood lead poisoning in Buffalo and Western New York.

  • Brashear elected to National Academy of Medicine
    10/21/25

    Election to the academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. 

  • School of Nursing expands mobile vaccine initiative
    10/20/25

    Funding from the New York Health Foundation will enable the school to deploy clinical teams to more community locations.