UB Sociology and Criminology in the News

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.

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UB Sociology and Criminology in the News

Department of Sociology and Criminology