Diversity and Inclusion

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

More affirmation, less punishment may reduce harm to Black girls in schools, researchers assert
5/19/21
A pair of researchers have conceptualized a new framework to help school leaders rethink anti-Black policies and practices, and help Black children recognize and celebrate their cultural identity.
Construction nears completion on inclusive coffee facility in the Congo
4/27/21
UB architects and the Polus Center are behind a project that could create significant change across the coffee industry, while providing economic opportunities for landmine survivors and people with disabilities.
Panel to discuss equity in legal education and the profession
4/7/21
Educators, judges, practitioners and activists will discuss how to ensure students of color are better prepared and supported as the become attorneys.
Humanities Institute presents Zoom game that envisions socially just futures
3/22/21
The UB Humanities Institute is presenting “Afro-Rithms from the Future,” a card-driven game that challenges players to imagine more equitable futures, via Zoom on Thursday.
UB to host two-day symposium that aims to fulfill MLK’s vision of justice, equity in schools
3/10/21
The UB Graduate School of Education will host “Creating the Beloved Community,” a symposium that will share insights on reshaping our education system.
Palah Light Lab receives sub award from Mellon Foundation grant
2/22/21
Palah will receive $38,500 of a $3 million grant awarded to Michigan State University by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Just Futures Initiative for the project Creativity in the Time of COVID-19: Art as a Tool for Combating Inequity and Injustice.
UB, partners receive $8.2 million to help vulnerable populations with transportation issues
2/18/21
The project focuses on improving transportation options for people with disabilities, low-income neighborhoods and older adults.
UB PhD students lead #BlackInSciComm, #BlackInNano movements
2/18/21
The movements, born during months of protests in 2020, celebrate Black voices in STEM.
UB Department of Surgery launches Anti-Racism and Health Care Equity Initiative with Cornel West as inaugural speaker
2/3/21
An Anti-Racism and Health Care Equity initiative designed to address and mitigate the effects of systemic racism and inequality in health care has been launched by the Department of Surgery.
UB to offer Indigenous health disparities course this spring
1/15/21
Public health course will explore the social determinants of health, intergenerational trauma, health equity, and racism and health.

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