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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Supreme Court decision on gay marriage a historic victory, says UB expert on gay life, politics and culture
6/26/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A pioneering academic and gay activist at the University at Buffalo has praised today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage as “the biggest advance in queer rights since the Lawrence v. Texas decision in 2003, which overturned anti-sodomy laws.”
UB Educational Opportunity Center opens new home and renews commitment to underserved students
6/14/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) opened its new home today, a move that allows the center to take a greater role in serving Buffalo’s downtown community and expand programming for students who may not have access to traditional educational resources.
Why bullies thrive at work
5/16/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Despite resistance to bullying from both employers and employees, many workplace bullies achieve high levels of career success, according to a new study from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Community Relations office opens in Downtown Gateway
5/16/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – With UB’s presence growing in downtown Buffalo, there’s a need for enhanced two-way communication with the surrounding neighborhoods. As a result, UB opened a new Community Relations Office in the Downtown Gateway building at 77 Goodell St., formerly the site of the M. Wile building.
Lowering DWI limit could save lives, says research professor
5/15/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The federal proposal to lower the DWI blood-alcohol limit would make the standard similar to European nations and Australia, and could save lives, says a University at Buffalo School of Social Work research professor who has studied the effects of impaired driving for more than 25 years.
Media Advisory: UB workshop invites public to help initiate community-based health research
5/15/13
WHAT: A free public workshop sponsored by the University at Buffalo Civic Engagement and Public Policy (CEPP) Research Initiative. Participants will propose and discuss new community-based participatory research projects to improve health in Buffalo and Western New York.
Emotional response to climate change influences whether we seek or avoid further information
5/13/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Sixty-two percent of Americans now say they believe that global warming is happening and only 16 percent say it is not. However, the percentage of climate change deniers has increased by four points since September and 46 percent of them say they are “very” or “extremely” sure they are correct.
‘BAND Against Bullying’ competition to rock UB with abuse-prevention and ‘dignity for all’ messages
5/9/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Students from more than 10 area schools inspired by the anti-bullying spirit will compete for the best musical show in front of “Jersey Boys” cast members and other celebrity judges at the “BAND Against Bullying” multi-school music and arts festival to be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at UB’s Center for the Arts.
UB School of Social Work launches part-time online MSW degree this fall
4/29/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo’s School of Social Work will launch a part-time online master’s degree in social work (MSW) program this fall, giving prospective candidates the opportunity to pursue a professional career in social work without giving up their day jobs.
Twenty years later, the legacy of the Women’s Health Initiative lives on at UB
4/16/13
BUFFALO, N.Y. – It was, admittedly, a long shot. Twenty years ago, faculty in the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences applied for a large NIH contract, the Women’s Health Initiative, the landmark women’s health study and the largest clinical trial ever undertaken in the U.S.