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It does matter that people hear their languages outside of a classroom, outside a ceremony, outside of what’s considered our home communities or territory.
Mohawk language instructor and PhD candidate Jodi Lynn Maracle talking to CBC News about the importance of teaching indigenous languages
Each device is complex in its own right, and trying to use them together in many different settings makes things even more complicated.
Inclusive design expert Ed Steinfeld writing in the San Francisco Chronicle about how better design could make mobile devices easier for senior citizens to use
There is nothing wrong with having macaroni and cheese or pizza once in a while, but the idea that kids can only accept foods like this is not giving them enough credit.
Pediatrics researcher Stephanie Anzman-Frasca explaining to The Washington Post that children’s food preferences are malleable
Arguably, politics has always been about group conflict. If you can pit people against each other, that’s an easy way to mobilize.
Political scientist Jacob Neiheisel discussing racial tensions in American politics with Agence France-Press
When people don’t have access to basic needs like food, shelter, clean water and sanitation, people suffer, and population health, on the whole, is worse off.
Social work researcher Elizabeth Bowen explaining to USA Today why growing homeless populations are increasingly susceptible to outbreaks of contagious diseases
Incoming first-year students work on their capstone statements at orientation.
Points of Pride
- No. 1 Public
Recognized by the WSJ/THE College Rankings as the top public university in New York State, and No. 28 nationwide.
- Top 2%
One of only 62 schools in the elite Association of American Universities.
- Top 40
The No. 38 public university in the nation, 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 any doctorate-granting university within SUNY.
- Study Abroad x 1,000
Any student from any major can study abroad through 1,000+ options across seven continents.
- ‘Best Value’
Named one of the “Best Values” in higher education by Kiplinger’s.
- 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
95% of recent UB undergraduate alumni employed, in graduate school or in service.
- Dream Jobs
UB grads land jobs at Google, NASA, Pfizer, the U.N., CNN, the Smithsonian, Citi, Spotify, HBO and more.
- Sunny Days
The sunniest and driest summers of any major city in the Northeast.
- Our Famous Family
World leaders (including a U.S. president), astronauts, NFL legends, a U.S. Poet Laureate, and the list goes on.
- 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 or experiential learning.
- Honors College
One of the nation’s first honors programs and a jewel in SUNY’s crown.
- 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.
- 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
283 prestigious scholarships won over the past 35 years, including the Truman, Goldwater and Marshall.
- Exceptional Value
A top-notch education with tuition that’s a fraction of the cost of a comparable private school.
- Millions in Aid
More than $340 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 in SUNY 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
The majority of UB 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. 2 on the EPA’s Green Power Partnership list of top colleges and universities.
- Powered by the Sun
The 3,200-panel UB Solar Strand produces enough energy to power hundreds of student apartments.
- Climate Activists
No. 3 worldwide for climate action, based on our climate change research, readiness and energy usage.
- Wildlife Welcome
Recognized by the Certified Wildlife Habitat program for hosting numerous species on campus.
- Alumni Everywhere
260,000+ helpful UB alumni in all 50 states and 150 countries.
- A City on the Rise
One of the 52 Places To Go on the New York Times' list of top world destinations (2018).
- Affordable Living
Buffalo named one of the “25 Best 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.
- Nicest Neighbors
Voted America’s No. 1 Friendliest City by Travel + Leisure readers.
- The Brain Museum
The only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the brain.
- History Lives Here
UB’s holdings include a rocket belt, early manifestos of punk, and original “Lone Ranger” radio scripts.
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