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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UB student wins prestigious Marshall Scholarship from British government
1/5/23
Alexis Harrell will explore how various forms of narrative shape Black experiences.
UB Teacher Residency Program awarded $3.5 million to expand
10/7/22
The groundbreaking program, which is a model for the nation, is diversifying Buffalo’s teaching workforce and addressing the teacher shortage.
UB-led team receives $5 million to help older adults spot online scams, disinformation
10/4/22
The National Science Foundation-funded project aims to reduce online fraud among older adults, who lose billions of dollars each year.
UB research provides guidance for teaching positive, helpful content sharing on social media
9/26/22
The findings present opportunities to leverage interpersonal goals in ways that can potentially change real-world sharing behavior on social media.
UB to hold ribbon cutting for new 40-foot-long mobile dental clinic
9/12/22
New mobile dental clinic will help remove barriers to care for underserved populations in Western New York.
Studies in Bangladesh detail how e-waste recycling exposes workers to chemicals
9/12/22
UB’s Nirupam Aich is working with partners in Bangladesh to research pollution and health risks associated with this industry.
UB’s Destination Dental School receives award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
8/23/22
Destination Dental School – a program that aims to remove barriers to careers in dentistry for underrepresented students – received the 2022 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award.
Pre-dental pathway programs partner to improve diversity in dentistry
8/18/22
UB's Destination Dental School and Native American Pre-Dental Student Gateway Program partnered to remove barriers to careers in dentistry for underrepresented students.
New certificate program prepares professionals to address affordable housing crisis
8/17/22
Program aims to help address the crisis facing cities across the U.S. and builds on a long history of research in affordable housing at UB.
Pharmacies are ideal location for community social needs screening
8/1/22
The study will help UB researchers develop a toolkit that guides pharmacies through implementing screening services.