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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“Global Innovation Challenge” to draw attention to international water, sanitation needs
5/12/16
UB undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students will work in teams to develop social, economic, technological and public policy solutions to sanitation challenges faced by schoolchildren around the world.
New book asks, “Where are the women architects?”
5/10/16
In "Where Are the Women Architects?" Despina Stratigakos uses the architectural profession as a lens to examine issues that affect women across male-dominated occupations, from a lack of female role models to unequal pay.
Study offers new insights on postpartum depression among women of color
5/4/16
Traditional interventions for new, low-income mothers of color often provide little relief from postpartum depression, according to a new study led by a University at Buffalo researcher.
Communities, relationships influence marriage view for African-American young adults
5/3/16
For African-Americans transitioning into adulthood, childhood communities and late-adolescent relationships play strong roles in shaping later views about the meaning and importance of marriage, much more so than family background.
Pioneering research shows how Euro-African exchanges transformed West African gender identities
4/26/16
West Africa’s engagement with the Atlantic world through slavery, legitimate commerce and colonialism shaped the demography of the African forced diaspora and transformed local gender ideologies.
Shedding light on the poor state of American Indian health
4/25/16
Margaret Moss, assistant dean for diversity and inclusion in the UB School of Nursing, will shed light on American Indian health issues in the upcoming discussion, “Time to Take Notice: From Hidden to Healthy, Reclaiming Equity for American Indians.”
‘BAND Against Bullying’ music and arts competition returns to UB
4/19/16
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo will again join forces with Hodgson Russ LLP, M&T Bank and Ingram Micro for another “BAND Against Bullying” school arts competition to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, in the Center for the Arts on the UB North Campus.
Websites aren't telling full story on tobacco product risks
4/19/16
Millions of people visit the websites of the Mayo Clinic, American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others, seeking authoritative health information. But are they receiving it?
Acclaimed scholar to discuss immigration fears in U.S. and Europe
4/15/16
The talk, which is the inaugural Jean Monnet Distinguished Lecture at UB, is free and open to the public.
UB architecture faculty projects win international awards
4/13/16
A pair of projects designed by University at Buffalo architecture professors both received jury honors in an international awards competition that “honors the best of architecture worldwide.”