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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Malala Yousafzai to lead off 31st annual Distinguished Speaker Series at UB
6/5/17
Human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai will speak at UB on Sept. 19 the first speaker in the 31st annual Distinguished Speakers Series.
UBEOC adds to its ongoing legacy of transforming lives through education
6/2/17
A single parent raising three young children while battling a debilitating disease for more than a decade. A civic-minded entrepreneur who achieved her fantasy of owning her own ice cream truck. A woman who overcame an “attitude” to find a “new lens” to redefine her life.
Supportive housing improves health of formerly homeless people with HIV/AIDS
5/31/17
Ask Elizabeth Bowen about the intersection of homelessness and HIV/AIDS in the United States and she’ll respond without hesitation, “Housing equals health.”
UB researcher awarded two grants to study PrEP benefits and barriers
5/24/17
One study will look at the barriers to PrEP usage through interviews with patients and clinicians, while the other will investigate a less invasive method for measuring PrEP adherence.
EOP helps UB student tell his story from overcoming obstacles to academic excellence
5/22/17
When Garfield O. Walker was asked to give an acceptance speech for winning the UB EOP award given to the student who displays endurance and courage in the face of extraordinary challenges, he was understandably and predictably nervous.
Nonprescription use of Ritalin linked to adverse side effects, UB study finds
5/15/17
New research from UB's Research Institute on Addictions that explored the potential side effects of the stimulant drug Ritalin on those without ADHD showed changes in brain chemistry associated with risk-taking behavior, sleep disruption and other undesirable effects.
Study shows ‘walking a mile in their shoes’ may be hazardous to your health
5/11/17
When it comes to empathy, the idiom that suggests “walking a mile in their shoes” turns out to be problematic advice, according to new research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology.
You need more than just a white hat to tell the hero from the villain
5/5/17
The Sopranos’ Tony Soprano and Walter White from Breaking Bad rank among recent television drama’s most notorious protagonists, each of questionable morality. So, here’s the question: Do you like them?
Media Advisory: ‘Humans of New York’ creator Brandon Stanton to speak at UB April 29
4/28/17
Brandon Stanton, founder of the “Humans of New York” project, will speak at UB at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, in Alumni Arena as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series.
Staking self-worth on the pursuit of money has negative psychological consequences
4/27/17
Although people living in consumer-based cultures such as the U.S. often believe that they will be happier if they acquire more money, a new UB study suggest that there may be downsides to this pursuit.