University at Buffalo

Jacoby Loury (He/Him)

Jacoby Loury

Assistant Professor

COUNSELING, SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY


Specialty/Research Focus

My research interests broadly explore the impact of race, ethnicity, and culture (REC) on counseling & counselor education, anti-racist school counseling practice, and culturally relevant and innovative counseling approaches (i.e, gaming, Hip-Hop).

Contact Information
408 Baldy Hall
North Campus
Phone: 716-645-1126
jaloury@buffalo.edu


Professional Summary:

Jacoby Loury, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the School Counseling program within the CSEP department at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Loury joins UB with vast K-12 experience as a student advocate through roles of Professional School Counselor, supervisor, and scholar. His research highlights the ways in which identity, particularly race, ethnicity, and gender, influence how students develop as counselors and engage with diverse populations. Current projects aim to identify best practice that incorporate modern innovations to providing anti-racist school counseling practice.

Education and Training:
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Virginia Tech, Counselor Education and Supervision (2024)
  • Masters of Science (MS), Syracuse University, School Counseling (2018)
  • Bachelor's of Arts (BA), Syracuse University, Psychology (2015)
Recent Publications:
Journal Article:
  • Shannon, J., Shell, E. M., Loury, J., & Bayne, H. B. (2024). Four theories to empower black men's existence: Meaning making in dehumanizing contexts. The Journal of Humanistic Counseling.
Recent Presentations:
Conferences:
  • Grimes, T O., Westcott, J., Loury, J A., Heasley, C., & Delaughter, P. (Fall, 2023). Getting in the Game: Tips for Conducting Research and Publishing as a Counselor Education Doctoral Student. Presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Denver, Colorado.;
  • Loury, J A. & Delaughter, P. (Fall, 2023). Consoling: A Counselor’s Guide to Gamer Culture. Presented at Virginia Counselors’ Association Conference, Hot Springs Virginia.;
  • Delaughter, P. M., & Loury, J. A. (Fall 2022). Counselor's delight: Hip-Hop utilization in the counseling field. Virginia Counselors Association, Williamsburg, VA.;
  • Sanders, C. & Loury, J A. (Fall, 2022). Addressing the Ethical Imperative of Self-Care for School Counselors. Presented at Virginia School Counselors Association Conference, Hampton, VA.;
  • Welfare, L. E. & Loury, J. (Spring, 2023). DSM-5-TR Updates for Counselors: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Presented at American Counseling Association, Toronto, Canada.;

Contact Information

408 Baldy Hall
North Campus
Phone: 716-645-1126
jaloury@buffalo.edu