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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Study highlights link between hostile racism and suicide risk in young Black adults
1/13/26
Work suggests that hostile racism associated with a 15% increase in suicide ideation, and 13% increase in suicide attempts.
Annahita Ball and Yunju Nam named SSWR fellows
1/12/26
The fellowship honors scholars who advance research that addresses issues of social work practice and policy, and promotes a diverse, equitable and just society.
2025: A look back at UB’s research and creative activities
12/18/25
From bird flu vaccines to Grammy-winning musical compositions, UB scholars are dedicated to creating a safer, healthier and brighter future.
Empire AI powers bold new research at UB, from surgery to climate science
12/15/25
New wave of projects push innovation in these high-stakes challenges.
UB study reveals shift in pharmacy students’ perceptions of patients with mental illness
12/1/25
Published study indicates that presenting facts can influence views, reduce stigmas.
Those helping the homeless are hurting too, according to study
11/19/25
Paper by UB researcher links homeless services workers’ burnout to adverse childhood experiences.
Grants support $2.75 million effort to develop advanced recycling technologies
11/3/25
Projects include creating new uses for discarded tires, and establishing a testbed for advanced sorting technologies.
Study links climate anxiety to social media use
10/30/25
Climate doom, the belief that climate change will cause societal breakdowns, predicts support for radical actions, according to study.
UB, Lead Safe Task Force host mini-conference Saturday
10/20/25
The event addresses lead exposure in Buffalo and Western New York.
Mitchell Lecture reflects on the evolution of legal education
10/9/25
Longtime UB professor John Henry Schlegel's talk promises a deeply personal and historically rich exploration of how American legal education has evolved alongside shifting social class dynamics.