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)

Poorest Americans most likely to have used prescription opioids — and most users view opioids positively
9/12/18
Among older Americans, the poorest are the most likely to have used prescription opioids, according to a UB study providing new insights into unexplored contours of the opioid crisis.
Buffalo Humanities Festival features best-selling author Angie Thomas
9/7/18
Angie Thomas, author of the best-selling novel “The Hate U Give,” which has been adapted into a soon to be released major motion picture, will be the keynote speaker at the 2018 Buffalo Humanities Festival.
Recognizing and intervening with ‘microaggressions’ at the UB Alberti Center’s annual conference
9/4/18
UB’s Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention takes on the increasingly prevalent and timely issue of “microaggressions” at its annual conference being held Oct. 2.
UB expert’s election forecasting model predicts big House gains for Dems
9/4/18
Democrats could gain as many as 44 seats and emerge from November’s mid-term elections with control in the House of Representatives, according to an innovative forecasting tool developed by a UB political scientist.
Trump supporters on U.S. campuses more likely to show prejudice toward international students
8/29/18
Research has shown that, as a group, international students face prejudice from segments of the domestic student population, and a new UB study suggests that stereotypes alone do not lead to that prejudice.
Celebrity culture likely contributed to destigmatizing out-of-wedlock childbirth
8/29/18
A new UB study of 40 years of data from one reputable celebrity news source suggests that celebrities in fact have fewer out-of-wedlock childbirths compared to the rest of the U.S. population.
Democracy depends upon diversity
8/28/18
Democracy demands a robust contest of ideas to thrive, and diversity is the best way of protecting the democratic foundation of the American experiment, according to a UB philosopher.
UB School of Social Work to begin a new online Doctor of Social Work degree program
8/27/18
The UB School of Social Work will launch a part-time, fully online, three-year Doctor of Social Work degree program beginning in the fall of 2019.
UB Distinguished Speakers Series to feature Joe Biden, Condoleezza Rice, Ronan Farrow and more
8/22/18
Former Vice President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice are among the speakers who will headline UB’s 2018-19 Distinguished Speakers Series.
Vulnerable youth stress the importance of influential adults in their school lives
8/21/18
Kids who faced daunting barriers to success in the classroom had a clear message for UB researchers who asked them as young adults to look back on their experiences and their time in school: Adults can do better.

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