Diversity and Inclusion

News about UB initiatives and research relating to diversity, equity and inclusion. (see all topics)

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UB researchers find factors that encourage participation in health research
4/20/26
Having diverse populations in research is critical for uncovering health care gaps and promoting equitable health advancements, nursing researchers say.
UB dental school receiving $3.7 million from New York for Special Care Clinic
4/17/26
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities providing $25 million in awards statewide to help create more inclusive health care.
Why doesn’t the U.S. recycle more plastic? New study points to lack of access.
4/8/26
Recycling infrastructure inequities in the South, sparsely populated states tied to lower income, less-college educated communities.
UB researcher to analyze women’s digital safety in Bangladesh, other nations
2/24/26
Project will measure online harassment, financial fraud, relational surveillance and other risks women face.
Study highlights link between hostile racism and suicide risk in young Black adults
1/13/26
Work suggests that hostile racism associated with a 15% increase in suicide ideation, and 13% increase in suicide attempts.
Educational Opportunity Center awarded $100,000 for food pantry, additional services
12/3/25
The food pantry will address food insecurity among students, a major barrier to success.
Public invited to shape ‘inclusive civic spaces’ at UB-led forum in Buffalo
11/24/25
Organizers expect about 100 people to join the educators, librarians, government representatives, artists and others who have already agreed to participate.
NSF funds two inclusive language projects by UB linguist
11/12/25
One grant will facilitate the adoption of underrepresented languages in new technologies; the other will train students in research methods related to conducting field work in those languages.
Project aims to preserve, share legacy of Black architect, activist Robert T. 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 IDEA Center receives nearly $5 million federal grant to continue pioneering work in universal design
10/14/25
The center’s previous RERC work included developments to improve access to public transportation for people with disabilities, as well as a first-of-its-kind program called innovative solutions for universal design.