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It just felt indefensible.
Matthew Steilen explains to The New Yorker why he no longer assigns in-depth readings of the Dred Scott case to his students.
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When there is a positive imbalance … it is a first step toward global warming.
Stuart Evans tells The Washington Post that the amount of heat Earth traps has roughly doubled since 2005, contributing to a more rapidly warming planet.
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The idea that everyone needs video is wrong.
Michael Stefanone, in Smithsonian Magazine, says that once a relationship has been established, visual cues are less important.
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The particular power and strength of the rainbow was its refusal of any kind of easy or simple binary.
Jonathan Katz speaks to Bustle about the origins of the rainbow flag as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride.
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As we launch more and more satellites, there are going to be more chances of collision.
After space debris hit the International Space Station, John Crassidis discusses why it may happen again on The Today Show.
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- No. 1 Public
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top public university in New York State, and No. 34 nationwide.
- Top 1%
Ranked No. 290 out of 20,000 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. 34 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 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, ranked among the leading North American universities that engage 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.
- 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 $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 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
Half of UB's 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.
- Festivities Galore
100+ area festivals every year celebrating everything from jazz to gnomes.
- 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 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.
