UB Making a Difference

A science communicator, Raven Baxter has secured major deals to write a children’s book and create a science education TV show.

Civil rights law expert Athena Mutua says its time invest in healthy, sustainable and resilient communities.

SGM populations report riskier drinking patterns, higher rates of some cancers, more mental health symptoms and greater health problems among older SGMs.

The Department of Transnational Studies showcases artist Stephen Marc's work recording the people and places affiliated with the Underground Railroad.

The roadway's new name recognizes the early 20th-century suffragist and human rights advocate.

Earning a doctorate in American Studies is the latest accomplishment for Marilyn Schindler, who was a lecturer at UB in the 1970s.

The two-day virtual event, mandatory for GSE faculty, staff and students, features 80-plus sessions and five keynotes.

The UB program, called CLIMB, has supported and mentored 469 students, most from underrepresented backgrounds.

UB historian Lillian S. Williams’ research on the early 20th-century activist has spanned four decades and two continents.

Experts in criminal law call defunding an avenue for eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in law enforcement.

The annual Igniting Hope conference will focus on the urgent challenges of addressing long-standing health disparities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The decision, which also includes honoring Mary Talbert, aligns with UB’s efforts to fight systemic racism and create a welcoming environment.

The meeting provided an opportunity for participants to share their experiences of racism on campus and offer ways to improve racial injustices and systemic racism.

Provost A. Scott Weber and unit diversity officers talked about how UB can change the campus culture and correct bias in its policies and practices.

With strong support from UB and SUNY, the New York attorney general had filed a lawsuit challenging the policy.

A panel featuring UB faculty and community leaders will follow the talk by Davarian Baldwin, leading historian and cultural critic.