Inclusive Excellence Within Units

Schools and offices across the university offer programs and resources to foster inclusive excellence for their faculty, staff and students. Click on the links below to learn more about efforts within your school or office.

Learn about the Unit Diversity Officers
College of Arts and Sciences

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion goes hand in hand with our commitment to equity and social justice. In the College of Arts and Sciences, we value diversity in all forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, Indigeneity, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, language, culture, religion, mental and physical ability, age, socio-economic status, parenting status, citizenship status, and immigration status. Openness, dignity, intellectual curiosity, and inclusiveness are crucial to learning. They are the root of true knowledge and lie at the heart of our academic mission.  

School of Dental Medicine

Graduate School of Education

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UB's Graduate School of Education is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, just and inclusive community. With a focus on local-to-global impact, we are engaged in ground-breaking research and teaching across education, human development and information science that improves educational, social and economic opportunities for individuals and communities.

School of Law

School of Management

Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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This office shares the University at Buffalo’s commitment to promote community engagement and it is devoted to amplifying the voices of our community to create an inclusive and welcoming learning environment.

To learn of ways that we can connect, please contact us at smbs-inclusion@buffalo.edu

School of Nursing

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School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Diversity and Inclusion.

We believe in ensuring mutual respect and equal opportunity for all. We are dedicated to removing barriers to equity and to bring forth a culture of inclusivity. Current initiatives include:

  • Recruitment and retention of students, faculty, staff, mentors and preceptors from underrepresented backgrounds
  • Curriculum enhancement to incorporate health disparities/cultural competence in future courses
  • Mentorships for minority students by minority alumni
  • Student wellness clinics and student direct career mentorship in local underserved communities
School of Public Health and Health Professions
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Our learning community is enriched by differences in perspectives and background. A diverse student body, faculty and staff is instrumental in promoting cultural competence in public health and clinical practice.

School of Social Work

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UB's School of Social Work prides itself on our deliberate support of a more equitable social balance. You shouldn't be surprised to see our faculty vocally expressing solidarity with or aversion to the world's most pressing societal issues. Here are a few examples:

Student Life
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In Student Life we value:

  • Ethical and inclusive practices
  • Building a community where all students and employees feel welcome and valued
  • Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to student and staff growth and success

Our Intercultural and Diversity Center (IDC) office is committed to supporting all students at UB by creating a  sense of belonging and celebrating our differences just as we celebrate our commonalities.

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