Social Issues

News about UB research and outreach relating to societal issues such as poverty, homelessness, bullying, domestic violence, human rights, diversity and inclusion. (see all topics)

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Helping rural students navigate the financial aid process
4/21/26
GSE professor creates initiative to assist WNY high school students with FAFSA completion.
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.
Bringing the lessons of ‘Abbott Elementary’ to life
4/7/26
GSE doctoral student, professor create first-year seminar with tidbits of show’s wisdom.
UB study outlines life-enhancement paths for those in long-term care facilities
4/6/26
The activities are meant to counteract loneliness, sadness and isolation.
UB researchers advance solvent-based recycling for flexible plastics
3/5/26
New studies suggest the energy efficient and eco-friendly approach could help reuse millions of tons of plastics.
UB pharmacy school’s Karl Williams is working to expand profession’s scope of practice
2/24/26
In legislative advocacy role, he’s using legal training to benefit current and future pharmacists.
Enrollment in AI-focused degrees surges at University at Buffalo
2/19/26
New Department of AI and Society, funded by a $5 million state grant, pairs AI with communication, geospatial analysis and other disciplines.
Mitchell Lecture to address populist alliances in an authoritarian era
2/10/26
Philosopher Elizabeth Anderson will deliver a lecture on Feb. 27 titled ‘The Protestant Work Ethic and the Roots of Populist Authoritarianism.’