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News about UB research and outreach relating to societal issues such as poverty, homelessness, bullying, domestic violence, human rights, diversity and inclusion. (see all topics)

UB to honor 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.鈥檚 visit to Buffalo
11/3/17
The 蜜桃传媒 will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to Buffalo with MLK@Buffalo, an invitation to UB and Buffalo scholars to reflect on the impact of King's historic speech.
蜜桃传媒 School of Law students to provide on-the-ground legal assistance to Puerto Rico
11/1/17
The UB School of Law has launched a new law clinic in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, which has left thousands of Puerto Ricans in critical need of legal assistance.
UB鈥檚 constitutional and election law expert says dysfunction and corruption make a constitutional convention imperative
10/30/17
UB constitutional law expert James A. Gardner has an easy-to-understand reason why he is vigorously – even passionately – in favor of the coming Nov. 7 ballot question of whether to hold a constitutional convention.
Disney and Pixar films present opportunities for parents to discuss end-of-life with children
10/18/17
Animated films can provide critical opportunities for adults to discuss end-of-life issues with children according to a new study by a UB researcher who specializes in end-of-life communication.
Parents鈥� alcohol use can set the stage for teenage dating violence, study finds
10/18/17
Having a parent with an alcohol use disorder increases the risk for dating violence among teenagers, according to a study from the UB Research Institute on Addictions.
UB, international partner launch first global database of food systems planning policies
10/16/17
First-of-its-kind database developed and maintained at UB will help governing bodies around the globe develop better food systems planning policies by drawing from legislation already crafted.
UB, NFTA are working to make public transportation more accessible
10/13/17
Research team is taking what they’ve learned through lab simulations on UB's South Campus and applying the findings to the NFTA’s fleet of buses.
UB researchers, students are shaping important conversations around equity in food systems
10/12/17
Researchers from UB and Cardiff 蜜桃传媒 were instrumental in creating a special themed issue of the quarterly journal Built Environment focused on food equity, an increasingly important topic in planning and design disciplines.
UB to reinter and memorialize remains uncovered from the former Erie County Poorhouse cemetery
10/10/17
The non-denominational ceremony and service represent the culmination of approximately nine years of devoted work.
New study looks at end-of-life decision-making for people with intellectual disabilities
10/5/17
A new study by researchers at UB provides a groundbreaking look at how advance care planning medical orders inform emergency medical service providers’ experiences involving people with intellectual disabilities.

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