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I’m not trying to destroy any holiday. Actually, I’m trying to embrace it and allow all of us an opportunity to know that there’s more to a story.
Joe Stahlman tells NBC New York that Thanksgiving can be celebrated while including a more accurate version of Native American history.
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It’s actually very empowering.
Joshua Lynch speaks to WBFO about New York MATTERS, which gives first responders a tool to quickly link overdose patients to addiction clinics.
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They were wrong. I proved them wrong.
In Business First, UB alum Crystal Middleton describes her ascent in development, a field dominated by white males, to become Buffalo’s director of planning and zoning.
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These microbes are sugar junkies, even worse than our kids.
In United Press International, Zhen Wang describes how we might create eco-friendly biofuels by feeding sugar to harmless E. Coli.
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I wonder if there's a moment for pro wrestling to break out?
Eero Laine tells the CBC that pro wrestling is a constantly evolving art form, comparable to the circus or musical theater.
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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
14:1 student-to-faculty ratio—the best of any doctorate-granting university within SUNY.
- 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. 4 in Northeast
Recognized by the WSJ/THE College Rankings as the fourth best public university in the Northeast.
- 'Best Value'
Named one of the best values in higher education by both Kiplinger’s and U.S. News & World Report.
- 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, Spotify, 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
283 prestigious scholarships won over the past 35 years, including the Truman, Goldwater and Marshall.
- Outstanding Value
An exceptional education with tuition that's a fraction of the cost of our peers'.
- Millions in Aid
More than $360 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
Five 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. 4 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. 1 in the world for climate action and No. 2 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
273,000+ 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.
- Nicest Neighbors
As NY Times writer Jada Yuan said after visiting Buffalo: “I found a generosity that seems ingrained in its makeup.”
- 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.
