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We need to keep pushing and inspiring as many people as possible to get vaccinated.
Thomas Russo speaks to NBC News about the important role vaccines are playing in driving down COVID-19 infection rates.
The president is just in a tough position.
Kathryn Friedman discusses frayed U.S./Canada relations with NPR, noting Joe Biden needs to ramp up vaccinations at home before directing supplies north.
I have found that there is a false sense of security.
Sayanti Mukherjee discusses the Texas power outages with Popular Science, including utility companies’ miscalculation that their systems can withstand severe weather.
It's going to prey on their minds forever.
John Violanti speaks to USA Today about the traumatic effects of the Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Police officers.
They would deliberately integrate and desegregate public swimming pools.
Victoria Wolcott speaks to Buzzfeed about 20th century Black civil rights activists, who carried out 'swim-ins' to desegregate public pools.
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top public university in New York State, and No. 34 nationwide.
Ranked No. 290 out of 20,000 universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings.
The No. 31 public university in the nation, according to the WSJ/THE College Rankings, and No. 34 according to U.S. News & World Report.
The No. 2 public university in the Northeast for the widest range of programs (450+).
Winners of the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, MacArthur Foundation “genius award” and (so many) others.
14:1 student-to-faculty ratio—the best of any doctorate-granting university within SUNY.
More than 4 million volumes in UB’s libraries and special collections—the most of any SUNY institution.
All students, from their very first year, can participate in research, service or experiential learning.
One of the nation’s first honors programs and a jewel in SUNY’s crown.
Any student from any major can study abroad through 1,000+ options across seven continents.
Host of June in Buffalo, the world-renowned new music festival and conference.
Student entrepreneurs compete for startup funding and services in numerous annual competitions.
As an AAU member, ranked among the leading North American universities that engage in the highest levels of research.
Recognized by the WSJ/THE College Rankings as the fourth best public university in the Northeast.
Named one of the best values in higher education by both Kiplinger’s and U.S. News & World Report.
Ensures students graduate on time by following our guidelines—or the remaining tuition is on us.
16 NCAA Division I athletic programs that compete (and win) in the Mid-American Conference.
95% of recent UB undergraduate alumni employed, in graduate school or in service.
UB grads land jobs at Google, NASA, Pfizer, the U.N., CNN, the Smithsonian, Citi, Spotify, HBO and more.
The sunniest and driest summers of any major city in the Northeast.
World leaders, astronauts, NFL legends, celebrated journalists, a U.S. Poet Laureate, and the list goes on.
One of the leading public research universities in the nation, spending $400+ million annually.
The top New York State public university for research and development.
283 prestigious scholarships won over the past 35 years, including the Truman, Goldwater and Marshall.
A top-notch education with tuition that’s a fraction of the cost of a comparable private school.
More than $340 million in financial aid and scholarships administered annually.
A 60-acre lake, right in the middle of campus, with free kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.
One of America’s largest collegiate mud volleyball games.
The No. 1 dining service in SUNY and a consistent winner of dining awards.
65-acre living woods right on campus.
High-impact experiential opportunities, both here in Buffalo and around the world.
One of the most international universities in the country, giving students a truly global experience.
Graduated our first female and Black students from the medical school in the late 1800s.
Half of UB's deans are women, including the dean of law and the dean of arts and sciences.
To protest racism, our celebrated 1958 football team turned down UB’s first bowl game invite.
No. 4 on the EPA’s Green Power Partnership list of top colleges and universities.
The 3,200-panel UB Solar Strand produces enough energy to power hundreds of student apartments.
No. 1 in the U.S. for climate action, based on our climate change research, readiness and energy usage.
Recognized by the Certified Wildlife Habitat program for hosting numerous species on campus.
273,000+ helpful UB alumni in all 50 states and 150 countries.
Among the ever-growing plethora of accolades: a “Top 10 American city” (Forbes) and “Best in Travel” (Lonely Planet)
Buffalo named one of the “25 Most Affordable Places to Live” (U.S. News & World Report).
Within a 30-minute drive of numerous beaches along two Great Lakes.
100+ area festivals every year celebrating everything from jazz to gnomes.
As NY Times writer Jada Yuan said after visiting Buffalo: “I found a generosity that seems ingrained in its makeup.”
The only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the human brain.
UB’s holdings include a rocket belt, early manifestos of punk, and original “Lone Ranger” radio scripts.
UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our thinking, research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. | Learn More about UB