Education

News about UB’s graduate education programs and our partnerships with local schools. (see all topics)

Multilingual and mental health staff needed to offset trauma experienced by refugees, displaced students
6/2/21
The UB researchers also recommend schools implement alternatives to standardized tests for resettled students, develop new policies to confront sexual trauma, and provide support to school staff.
More affirmation, less punishment may reduce harm to Black girls in schools, researchers assert
5/19/21
A pair of researchers have conceptualized a new framework to help school leaders rethink anti-Black policies and practices, and help Black children recognize and celebrate their cultural identity.
UB is among the nation’s top 20 public universities in QS USA rankings
5/5/21
UB is No. 20 among public institutions and ranks 50th among all U.S. universities in the QS USA University Rankings, announced this morning.
UB, partners awarded $300,000 to expand high-speed internet in Fruit Belt
4/8/21
Additional partners include The John R. Oishei Foundation, Kaleida Health, Community Tech NY.
Mental health support at boarding schools helps male – but not female – students feel emotionally safe from bullying
3/26/21
The UB study is one of few to examine the impact of bullying at boarding schools.
UB professors receive Fulbright awards to study educational equity, democracy in Asia and Germany
3/23/21
UB professors Jaekyung Lee and Anya Bernstein have received 2020-21 Fulbright Scholar Awards, one of the most widely recognized and prestigious scholarships in the world.
UB to host two-day symposium that aims to fulfill MLK’s vision of justice, equity in schools
3/10/21
The UB Graduate School of Education will host “Creating the Beloved Community,” a symposium that will share insights on reshaping our education system.
UB receives $10 million gift for diversity initiatives, student scholarships, endowed faculty positions
2/22/21
The gift comes from late UB faculty member, Carl V. Granger, who was a successful entrepreneur.
Nojin Kwak named vice provost for international education
2/16/21
Kwak will serve as UB’s senior international officer, responsible for leading central international research and academic programs and services.
Classavo featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 list
2/2/21
UB alumni Rohan Shah and Huy Duc Pham have been named to the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for education.

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