UB Sociology and Criminology in the News

Simulation shows difficulties of return to society after release from jail
3/10/25
Organizers say the exercise was designed to not only raise awareness but foster empathy and action.
A novel framework for developing environmental policy
2/26/25
UB sociologist Jordan Fox is part of a team that has developed a more flexible approach for addressing environmental change in urban areas.
Media Advisory: UB to host a simulation demonstrating the challenges faced by people released from prison
2/26/25
People re-entering society following their release from prison face several obstacles, including finding housing, transportation and employment, organizers explain.
UB sociology student named finalist for SUNY Distinguished PhD Graduate Dissertation Awards
1/29/25
As a finalist, UB's Jiaying Lin will receive $1,000 for her dissertation titled "Understanding the Impact of the First Anti-Domestic Violence Law in China."
Pain drives rising disability rates among middle-aged and older adults
12/4/24
From 2002-18, the number of Americans attributing their disability to chronic pain increased by nearly 10 million people, according to UB study.
UB hosts latest class of VITAL scholars
10/15/24
The scholars are on campus this week, and UB hopes some will join the next generation of faculty at the university.
UB welcomes SUNY PRODiG+ fellows
10/4/24
Four fellows from the SUNY initiative for increasing faculty diversity have arrived at UB for the fall semester.
Study: Stigma legitimizes unpaid labor as therapy, even for those doing the work
10/2/24
Rehab workers in the study who engaged in broad stigmatizing tropes about addiction were more likely to believe the “work therapy” — as it’s called by the Salvation Army — was beneficial.
Balancing act: UB study links gentrification to reduced crime, but downsides of gentrification can’t be ignored
8/28/24
Study’s authors caution that gentrification is often accompanied by multiple effects, and the wide-ranging impact of the process demands carefully measured thought ahead of any direct action.
UB’s Department of Sociology is now the Department of Sociology and Criminology
6/13/24
The new name better represents the programs, degrees, faculty and students within the existing department.
Study: Young adults with a history of school discipline report depressive symptoms, lower well-being
4/5/24
“It’s time to rethink school discipline entirely,” says University at Buffalo sociologist and study author.
UB sociologist to speak at conference on addiction recovery theory he co-developed
3/7/24
Robert Granfield and William Cloud conceptualized the theoretical foundations of recovery capital, contributing to a paradigmatic shift in the science of addiction recovery.
UB military sociologist receives prestigious career achievement award
9/20/23
Morris Janowitz Career Achievement Award recognizes senior scholars whose careers have demonstrated excellence in the field of military sociology.
First-place Social Impact Fellows team helps connect refugees with critical resources
8/17/23
Prize money will allow Journey’s End Refugee Services to implement the UB team’s standout project.
Study: Pain risk varies significantly across states
7/7/23
The risk of joint pain is over three times higher in some states compared to others, with states in the South having particularly high prevalence of joint pain.
Tyler Perry turns to UB sociologist ahead of filming for WWII movie about groundbreaking military unit
4/12/23
Upcoming Netflix film “Six Triple Eight” dramatizes the contributions of those who served in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the subject of Brenda Moore’s book.
Proposed Tesla union: Labor trends nationwide – and in Buffalo – give workers a shot, UB labor expert says
2/15/23
The union would be a first for the Elon Musk-owned company, says sociologist Erin Hatton.
Study finds racial discrimination impacts health across relationships
12/15/22
Findings suggest that the impact of racial discrimination on health is much greater than previously thought, says UB researcher.
Study provides a new understanding of pain disparities in the U.S.
11/9/22
Racial/ethnic disparities in pain prevalence are much greater than previously thought, according to UB researcher.
Study shows surprising results on association between wealth, education and health outcomes in China
5/5/22
Both culture and context, often absent from consideration in Western research samples, might be driving the current study’s counterintuitive findings, according to the researchers.