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American classrooms tend to introduce Black people for the first time through slavery, omitting thousands of years of African history.
LaGarrett King in MSNBC on how American classrooms often fail to introduce students to African history, cultures and society.
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As a historian you almost never get to say that something is brand new. But this is new.
David Herzberg in Court House News on the Biden administration’s embrace of a “harm reduction” approach to illegal drug use.
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There’s no clear boundary between what is poison and what is medicine.
Yan Liu on Radiolab discussing how the same technology can lead to the discovery of new medicines as well as chemical weapons.
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The work that is happening here is very exciting and really a model for our country.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at UB on the Inflation Reduction Act
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The question really is availability of everything.
Ananth Iyer tells The National Desk that supply chain issues may hamper California’s plan to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars.
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Slime is essential for all forms of complex life.
Omer Gokcumen writes in The Conversation about the origins of mucus, and the critical role it plays in our lives.
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Points of Pride
- No. 1 Public
Recognized by the WSJ/THE College Rankings as the top public university in New York State, and No. 31 nationwide.
- Top 1%
Ranked No. 293 out of 19,788 universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings.
- Top 40
The No. 31 public university in the nation, according to the WSJ/THE College Rankings, and No. 38 according to U.S. News & World Report.
- Major Choices
The No. 2 public university in the Northeast for the widest range of programs (450+).
- World-Class Faculty
Winners of the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, MacArthur Foundation “genius award” and (so many) others.
- Personal Attention
13:1 student-to-faculty ratio—the best of SUNY’s four university centers.
- Largest Libraries
More than 4 million volumes in UB’s libraries and special collections—the most of any SUNY institution.
- Get Experienced
All students, from their very first year, can participate in research, service learning or experiential learning.
- Honors College
One of the nation’s first honors programs and a jewel in SUNY’s crown.
- Study Abroad x 1,000
Any student from any major can study abroad through 1,000+ options across seven continents.
- New Music Leader
Host of June in Buffalo, the world-renowned new music festival and conference.
- Startup Culture
Student entrepreneurs compete for startup funding and services in numerous annual competitions.
- Best of the Best
As an AAU member, recognized as one of the leading North American universities engaged in the highest levels of research.
- No. 3 in Northeast
Recognized by the WSJ/THE College Rankings as the third best public university in the Northeast.
- Finish in 4
Ensures students graduate on time by following our guidelines—or the remaining tuition is on us.
- DI Athletics
16 NCAA Division I athletic programs that compete (and win) in the Mid-American Conference.
- Prepped for Success
90% of recent UB undergraduate alumni employed or in graduate school.
- Dream Jobs
UB grads land jobs at Google, NASA, Pfizer, the U.N., CNN, the Smithsonian, Citi, HBO and more.
- Sunny Days
The sunniest and driest summers of any major city in the Northeast.
- Our Famous Family
World leaders, astronauts, NFL legends, celebrated journalists, a U.S. Poet Laureate, and the list goes on.
- Top 35 in Research
One of the leading public research universities in the nation, spending $400+ million annually.
- Best R & D in NYS
The top New York State public university for research and development.
- Mega Scholarships
Dozens of prestigious scholarships won every year, including the Truman, Marshall, Fulbright and more.
- Outstanding Value
An exceptional education with tuition that's a fraction of the cost of our peers'.
- Millions in Aid
More than $370 million in financial aid and scholarships administered annually.
- Free Kayaking
A 60-acre lake, right in the middle of campus, with free kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.
- Oozefest
One of America’s largest collegiate mud volleyball games.
- Good Eats
The No. 1 dining service among SUNY universities and a consistent winner of dining awards.
- Nature Immersion
65-acre living woods right on campus.
- Make a Difference
High-impact experiential opportunities, both here in Buffalo and around the world.
- Global U
One of the most international universities in the country, giving students a truly global experience.
- A Diverse History
Graduated our first female and Black students from the medical school in the late 1800s.
- Women in Charge
Half of UB's 12 deans are women, including the dean of law and the dean of arts and sciences.
- Civil Rights Champs
To protest racism, our celebrated 1958 football team turned down UB’s first bowl game invite.
- Green Leaders
No. 5 on the EPA’s Green Power Partnership list of top colleges and universities.
- Powered by the Sun
Solar arrays installed in and around North Campus produce enough energy to power nearly 2,000 homes a year.
- Sustainable Impact
No. 1 in the U.S. for health and wellbeing, No. 2 for climate action and No. 4 for clean energy, according to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
- Wildlife Welcome
Recognized by the Certified Wildlife Habitat program for hosting numerous species on campus.
- Alumni Everywhere
287,000+ helpful UB alumni in all 50 states and 150 countries.
- A City on the Rise
Among the ever-growing plethora of accolades: a “Top 10 American city” (Forbes) and “Best in Travel” (Lonely Planet)
- Affordable Living
Buffalo named one of the “25 Most Affordable Places to Live” (U.S. News & World Report).
- Beaches in Reach
Within a 30-minute drive of numerous beaches along two Great Lakes.
- Border City
Just minutes from Canada and a short drive to the cosmopolitan city of Toronto.
- Festivities Galore
100+ area festivals every year celebrating everything from jazz to gnomes.
- Millions for Startups
Buffalo-based 43North is one of the world’s leading startup business competitions.
- The Brain Museum
The only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the human brain.
- History Lives Here
UB’s holdings include a 1950s rocket belt, early manifestos of punk and original “Lone Ranger” radio scripts.
- LGBTQ+ Pioneer
UB’s “Lesbianism 101” was the first course on lesbianism taught in the U.S.
- Flagship Status
Recognized for advancing the state’s public higher education mission as a leading center for academics and research.
- First-Gen Forward
Recognized for a demonstrated commitment to advancing first-generation student success.
