Diversity and Inclusion

News about UB initiatives and research relating to diversity, equity and inclusion. (see all topics)

With Empire AI, UB is helping people with ALS, improving medical imaging, boosting mental health resources and more
3/21/25
Projects showcase UB’s commitment to harnessing AI for the public good.
Study: UB law scholars identify racial disparities in New York’s felony murder law
2/28/25
Black people were much more likely as white people to be convicted of felony murder based on accomplice liability, study says.
Book explores need for more age-inclusive higher-ed practices
2/18/25
Fulford's book takes much-needed look into the value adult learners bring to an age-integrated classroom.
UB dental school to host annual inclusive fashion and talent show fundraiser
1/24/25
The show also features a talent portion, which will include singing, dancing, instruments and more.
On the Driven to Discover podcast, Henry Louis Taylor explains how transforming neighborhoods will improve health outcomes
12/18/24
In this episode of UB’s research podcast Driven to Discover, Henry-Louis Taylor, Jr., talks about what led him to launch his latest and most ambitious project: The East Side Neighborhood Transformation Project.
School of Dental Medicine hires four experienced faculty members in oral biology
12/16/24
Investigators bring diverse research interests, research funding to department.
UB’s Educational Opportunity Center shares state job-training grant
12/12/24
The $1.9 million grant will bring a nine-week, paid, direct-entry, pre-apprenticeship program for construction trades to Buffalo.
Nursing professor to study link between heat waves and kidney disease hospitalizations
12/6/24
The work is supported by a $487,230 grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research.
UB law students examine racially discriminatory deeds in WNY
12/5/24
A public discussion will be held Saturday at Burning Books.
UB awarded $3.5 million to address shortage of school-based mental health professionals in rural areas
11/20/24
Social work graduate students will work in the Alden, Akron, Niagara-Wheatfield and Medina school districts.