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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Environmental activist and ‘Story of Stuff’ creator Annie Leonard to speak at UB on March 11
2/20/14
Millions of people have seen her animated Web videos. She wrote a best-selling book and has testified before Congress. She has even appeared on Stephen Colbert’s show.
New book offers financial advice for when we ‘get stupid’
2/7/14
Baby boomers can learn how to protect their hard-earned assets and guarantee a steady income for the rest of their lives through a new book by Lewis Mandell, PhD, professor emeritus of finance and managerial economics in the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Finley watches U.S. Supreme Court buffer zone ruling
2/6/14
Finley, who argued similar case before high court in 1996, says buffer zone of some kind will probably survive latest First Amendment challenge.
UB launches a major research effort to address the most important environmental issues of our time
2/6/14
The University at Buffalo has announced the launch of RENEW (Research and Education in eNergy, Environment and Water), an ambitious, university-wide, interdisciplinary research institute that will focus on the most difficult and complex environmental issues, as well as the social and economic issues with which they are intertwined.
Thirteenth annual ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ takes place on Feb. 7
1/30/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – More than 800 children and parents will be guided by “tooth fairies” and other “dental heroes” through the award-winning Teddy Bear Clinic onto dental treatment and cleanings at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine’s 13 annual “Give Kids a Smile Day.”
Super Bowl Sunday: Risky business for at-risk drinkers?
1/30/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – In recent years, Super Bowl Sunday has become as synonymous with parties, food and alcohol as it is with football.
Rust Belt gentrification and how it hurts the poor
1/27/14
UB researcher Robert Silverman challenges assumptions that quality affordable housing is readily available in shrinking cities.
Dreams of a better Kabul bring Afghan scholar to U.S. to study urban planning
1/27/14
Ahmad Zaki, a professor at Kabul University, is studying urban planning at UB with the hope of starting what he and his colleagues believe will be their country’s first program in the field.
RIA helps shatter myths on prescription and OTC drugs
1/24/14
National Drug Facts Week aims to “Shatter the Myths” teens may hold about drug use and abuse — and research by scientists at the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) supports that message.
Immigration expert says Michigan governor’s proposal shows the key role of state and local officials
1/24/14
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's proposal that the federal government grant 50,000 visas to immigrants willing to settle and work in Detroit shows, once again, that some of the most innovative and creative ideas about immigration are coming from the state and local levels, according to Rick T. Su, an expert on immigration law and associate professor of law at the University at Buffalo Law School.