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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Study explores how QAnon went from fringe to mainstream on Twitter
4/4/23
QAnon’s journey from a fringe phenomenon in 2017 to a mainstream presence on Twitter represents an evolution that arrived by tapping into an interconnected media system.
UB awards SUNY Honorary Doctorate to renowned architect David Adjaye
3/24/23
Adjaye, known for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., among other projects, is the first architect to receive a SUNY honorary degree.
Mitchell lecture: Addressing race, the Supreme Court and police power
3/21/23
The speaker, Devon W. Carbado, is a renowned scholar of constitutional law, criminal procedure and critical race theory.
Sherrilyn Ifill to speak at 47th annual MLK commemoration
2/15/23
A civil rights lawyer, Ifill is a former president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.
Free talk explores the hidden bias of our AI-assisted world
2/14/23
At the Buffalo Museum of Science on Feb. 18, scholars will discuss the ethical and social justice implications of AI.
Renowned fashion photographer and NBC’s ‘The Voice’ finalist to gift photoshoots, music to WNY children with disabilities
1/20/23
Award-winning fashion photographer Rick Guidotti and NBC’s “The Voice” finalist Joshua Vacanti will visit the UB Department of Pediatric and Community Dentistry.
UB researchers awarded $1.5 million NSF grant to boost STEM students’ outcomes
1/18/23
Program will use inclusive learning community model to fund scholarships and provide support services to 25 full-time students.
Study: U.S. cannabis advertising policies suffer from a lack of consistency
1/18/23
Lack of guidance in the U.S. compared to Canada makes things confusing for advertisers and also opens up the potential for public health harms, researchers say.
UB student wins prestigious Marshall Scholarship from British government
1/5/23
Alexis Harrell will explore how various forms of narrative shape Black experiences.
UB Teacher Residency Program awarded $3.5 million to expand
10/7/22
The groundbreaking program, which is a model for the nation, is diversifying Buffalo’s teaching workforce and addressing the teacher shortage.