Diversity and Inclusion

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

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.
UB dental van providing no cost care in Buffalo through October
9/4/20
The University at Buffalo S-Miles to Go dental van will provide free dental care to people of all ages in the Western New York community through Oct. 30.
UB Graduate School of Education to cancel classes to host teach-in for racial equity
8/28/20
The UB Graduate School of Education will cancel classes to hold a mandatory teach-in on the root causes and effects of racial injustice and systemic racism, particularly in education.
Preparing K-12 teachers to meet today’s social challenges
8/18/20
UB’s Teacher Residency Program is doing its part to address the challenges of teaching amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, while at the same time responding to issues surrounding racial injustice.
INSIGHT into Diversity magazine recognizes UB’s innovative biosciences diversity program
8/18/20
CLIMB, an innovative and comprehensive diversity program that provides intensive mentoring experiences for biosciences students, has received an award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine.
Media Advisory: How to achieve health equity during a global pandemic is the topic of Igniting Hope Conference
8/12/20
This year's keynote speaker is Rear Admiral Richardae Araojo of the FDA’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity.
A 40-year quest to retrace the extraordinary life of activist Mary Talbert
8/12/20
Historian Lillian S. Williams’ research on Talbert — an early 20th century civil rights reformer, suffragist and human rights advocate — has spanned over four decades and two continents.

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