Mame-Fatou Niang, a visiting scholar studying Blackness in contemporary France, is teaching a seminar this semester as the Melodia E. Jones Endowed Chair.
Faculty experts weigh in on trending topics. Their views and opinions are based on their expertise and research, and do not represent the official positions of UB.
Social work researcher Wooksoo Kim says the newcomers drive population growth — including Buffalo’s first population gain in 70 years — and improve the quality of life.
Two Supreme Court justices' calls to reconsider the landmark case “could represent a turning point” in the history of free speech, UB libel law expert Samantha Barbas says.
UB professor Daniel Hess discusses how gay communities' experience with the HIV/AIDS pandemic made them well equipped to help early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four weeks after the mass shooting, UBNow asked faculty to help explain racism in Buffalo, the legacy of gun culture, and what educators can do to confront hate.
UB infectious disease expert Thomas Russon answers some questions about the importance of getting a COVID-19 booster shot as the spring semester gets underway.
The UB scientist is one of six recognized by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement for research excellence and contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion.