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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Adeline “Addie” Levine, noted scholar of Love Canal, dies at 89
3/4/15
Levine, a longtime UB faculty member, died of cancer Feb. 26 in her Buffalo home.
Spouses of alcoholics can benefit from online help, study finds
3/3/15
Women married to men with alcohol abuse problems can face a slew of problems themselves, with finding support for their situation near the top of the list.
Eight ‘Communities of Opportunity’ will strengthen links between farmers and consumers
3/3/15
The communities will be part of Growing Food Connections, a national initiative led in part by UB's Food Systems Planning and Healthy Communities Lab.
Elect Her wants to raise the low number of women in politics
2/27/15
As Minahil Khan rose through the ranks of UB student government, she noticed the number of women diminish at every level.
UB Law School presents ‘Culture and Control of Women’ conference
2/26/15
Human rights violations, including honor killings, human trafficking, child and slave brides, female genital mutilation, stoning of women and domestic violence, will be the topics of discussion during a daylong human rights conference, “Culture and Control of Women – Resources and Remedies,” being held on March 7 at the University at Buffalo Law School.
Ferguson unrest to be discussed by panel of UB and community leaders
2/20/15
The University at Buffalo will host a program, “What Ferguson Can Teach Us: Working Together for Justice and Community Safety,” on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 12:15 p.m. in room 145a of the Student Union on the UB North Campus.
UB’s John Violanti to testify before federal Task Force on 21st Century Policing
2/18/15
Violanti, a former New York State trooper, will testify as part of a panel on police officer safety and wellness.
Overcoming our e-waste problem
2/18/15
The reluctance to part with mobile phones, laptops and other gizmos – sometimes called “gadget hoarding” – is part of a larger and more troubling issue: managing electronic waste, or e-waste.
Social media can help alert students during campus emergencies, study finds
2/17/15
Using social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to spread information during campus emergencies can help keep students safer, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
WNY’s renaissance: For people of all ages?
2/16/15
As Western New York gains attention nationally as a great place to live, dozens of regional partners will meet to discuss how progress can benefit everyone.