Diversity and Inclusion

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

UB-community partnership is helping blunt the effect of the pandemic on Buffalo’s most vulnerable citizens
10/14/20
A powerful partnership that brought UB faculty and community leaders together to fight health disparities has allowed the community to respond more effectively to the pandemic than many cities across the nation.
Study: No link between immigration, crime
10/5/20
Analysis using two estimates of undocumented immigration suggests that, on average, this population reduced or had no effect on crime in 154 U.S. metropolitan areas.
UB Graduate School of Education waives GRE requirement for non-licensure programs
10/1/20
The UB Graduate School of Education will not require applicants to submit GRE scores for admission to academic programs that do not require professional licensure for the next two years.
‘Hamilton’ star Odom to kick off Distinguished Speakers Series, virtual edition
9/29/20
'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom Jr., social activist Patrisse Cullors and actress and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown will speak virtually as part of UB's Distinguished Speakers Series.
Police training focused on trauma-informed practices
9/21/20
School of Social Work, University Police partner on an education and training program that seeks to integrate trauma-informed practices into the UB police department's public service model.
IDEA Center at UB receives another 5-year cycle of national funding
9/21/20
Center promoting inclusive design has received 25 years of continuous federal funding.
Panel to celebrate life of Mary Talbert, namesake of Talbert Way at UB
9/18/20
A virtual panel discussion on Sept. 24 will celebrate Mary Burnett Talbert, a Buffalo resident who was famous in her time for her tireless work in advancing human rights.
Buffalo's spirit drew visiting professor to stick around
9/16/20
Mwenso’s course, part of the second year of programming for the UB Arts Collaboratory, is a collaboration with George Caldwell.
UB’S Arts Collaboratory Provides Socially-Distanced Art
9/11/20
The University at Buffalo Arts Collaboratory is kicking off its year of programming with a display of Buffalo artists’ work under one roof for a living installation called, “Show Your Work.”
Fortune names UB graduate student and Buffalo native, Raven Baxter, to 40 Under 40
9/8/20
Fortune has named University at Buffalo graduate student Raven Baxter to the magazine’s exclusive 40 Under 40 list of emerging leaders in the field of health care.

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