UB in the News

Why are rainbows a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride?
6/8/21
Bustle spoke with Jonathan Katz about the origins of the rainbow flag, a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride.
The importance of teaching Dred Scott
6/8/21
The New Yorker quoted Matthew Steilen in its story on teaching the infamous Supreme Court decision known as Dred Scott.
There are 5 social determinants of health - here's why you should care
6/7/21
A story in Health.com quoted Henry Louis Taylor about social determinants to health.
My child is being bullied, what should I do?
6/6/21
MSN quoted Amanda Nickerson in a story about how parents can manage a situation where their child is being bullied.
Predictions for Fall 2021 international student enrollment
6/4/21
Diverse Education quoted Lee H. Melvin on a recent decision by the Department of State granting a National Interest Exception for students and others who qualify in China, Iran, India, Brazil, South Africa, the Schengen area, the United Kingdom and Ireland to travel to the U.S.
‘Space junk’ crashes into and damages part of International Space Station
6/1/21
The Today Show featured John Crassidis in a discussion on how a piece of space debris damaged a robotic arm of the International Space Station.
The debate over the geographical center of North America
5/30/21
CBS Sunday Morning interviewed Peter Rogerson in a story about the good-natured brouhaha over which North Dakota town is the geographical center of North America.
What experts say CDC's latest report on breakthrough cases means
5/25/21
Yahoo News quoted John Sellick in an article on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report on breakthrough infections in the U.S. among people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Rising Republican star Elise Stefanik is a big booster of Trump - but Canada, too
5/23/21
CBC quoted Kathryn Friedman in an article on rising U.S. representative Elise Stefanik’s advocacy for strengthening U.S.-Canada relations.
Social media plays a role in many American's debt
5/17/21
Vox interviewed Yotam Ophir about how advertising and product placements on social media can drive some people into debt.

UB faculty frequently offer expert perspectives on issues that are part of the current public discourse, including ones that may be perceived as controversial. It is our belief—and at the core of UB’s academic mission—that constructive, thoughtful dialogue fosters a better understanding of our world. Thus, we openly share these perspectives.