Diversity and Inclusion

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

Media Advisory: At Delavan-Grider event, people will get to know their genomes — and paint them
10/31/23
UB's Learning About Your Genome series informs community members about how genomics can benefit their health and that of their families.
Instructors’ responses to students’ questions in STEM convey more than you think
10/27/23
How instructors respond to college students’ questions in introductory STEM settings can motivate those students to pursue further research in science, technology, engineering and math courses − and recruit others to join them.
School of Dental Medicine receives award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
10/25/23
This marks the second HEED award this year for the dental school.
To tackle chronic asthma and health disparities in kids, UB researchers focus on school-based health centers
10/24/23
UB researchers have been awarded a $3.2 million grant to study the delivery of comprehensive asthma care to Buffalo Public Schools children with frequent asthma attacks.
Inclusive design and access to public toilets and locker rooms will be focus of two upcoming events
10/20/23
As essential facilities in our communities, these spaces play a significant role in shaping the overall experience of individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities, organizers say.
Seval Yildirim named UB vice provost for inclusive excellence
10/3/23
Yildirim currently serves as vice president for diversity initiatives and chief diversity officer at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Media Advisory: UB maternal health forum celebrates the life of Pearl Young with keynote talk by Barbara Ross-Lee
9/26/23
Improving maternal health outcomes is the focus of “A Mother Pearl Young Legacy Forum on Hope and Healing: Advancing Key Maternal Health Policies,” which will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
UB welcomes 154 new faculty
9/21/23
New hires present unprecedented opportunity to move the university’s long-range Top 25 Ambition forward and grow the faculty ranks in four key interdisciplinary areas of university strength and global importance.
UB is among the best in the nation in economic diversity
9/11/23
Among 286 U.S. universities ranked by The New York Times’ College-Access Index, UB is 28th in the country overall by Pell share rank, and 8th among public universities. Among 50 state flagships, UB is No. 2 nationally.
Wolcott named director of UB Gender Institute
9/8/23
Victoria Wolcott, professor of history, is the new director of UB's Gender Institute, succeeding Carrie Tirado Bramen.

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