Social Sciences

News about UB’s social sciences programs, including anthropology, psychology and social work. (see all topics)

Acclaimed UB poet Myung Mi Kim elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences’ class of 2026
6/11/26
Kim is an expert in 20th-century American poetry and transcultural poetics and is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the field of contemporary experimental poetry.
New global early warning system forecasts biodiversity exposure to extreme heat
6/11/26
Over 3,500 species could have been exposed to unprecedented temperatures between 2024 and 2025.
UB to host Marie Curie fellow Ilenia Pittui
5/14/26
Art historian will tap UB’s resources to study Ottoman and Safavid cultures.
UB geographer contributes to UN report on World Heritage Sites
5/1/26
Global assessment of protected landscapes draws on Adam Wilson’s research on species’ exposure to extreme temperatures.
Study: Inflammation is linked to preference for digital socializing over face-to-face for some
4/10/26
Lee’s study helps identify vulnerable populations by showing how naturally-occurring inflammation is related to and affecting actual daily social behaviors.
UB study rethinks the dropout-crime connection
4/9/26
The research shows that the link between dropout and crime varies by pathway, particularly if a student is pushed or pulled out of school.
Why doesn’t the U.S. recycle more plastic? New study points to lack of access.
4/8/26
Recycling infrastructure inequities in the South, sparsely populated states tied to lower income, less-college educated communities.
‘Come together,’ right now: UB study shows why live music benefits well-being
2/26/26
The effects are not derived entirely from what the musicians give to the audience, but also what the audience unwittingly shares amongst themselves.
Enrollment in AI-focused degrees surges at University at Buffalo
2/19/26
New Department of AI and Society, funded by a $5 million state grant, pairs AI with communication, geospatial analysis and other disciplines.
Mitchell Lecture to address populist alliances in an authoritarian era
2/10/26
Philosopher Elizabeth Anderson will deliver a lecture on Feb. 27 titled ‘The Protestant Work Ethic and the Roots of Populist Authoritarianism.’