Diversity and Inclusion

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

UB School of Nursing launches upstate New York’s first Midwifery DNP program
6/22/26
The effort will strengthen the maternal health workforce, and improve patient outcomes.
UB launches Center for Translational AI and Digital Health
6/8/26
Researchers have received $8.3 million in federal grants to use AI and digital technologies to improve health care and accessibility.
Media Advisory: UB hosts ‘Talking Cancer in the African American Community,’ offering cancer screenings
6/5/26
Event is partnership between First Shiloh Baptist Church and the Jacobs School’s Neighborhood Network of Integrated Care.
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.