UB 2020 is UB’s far-reaching vision for our continued growth as a world-class public research university.

Impactful Research
1/23/18
We take an interdisciplinary and innovative approach to research in response to the most challenging problems and questions of our time.
5/23/19 Learn more about our strategic research initiatives
Educational Experience
1/23/18
We offer innovative educational opportunities that emphasize applied learning and provide students with the support, skills and confidence needed to excel.
5/23/19 Learn more about our educational initiatives
21st-Century Campus Environment
1/23/18
We are transforming our living-learning environment and enhancing academic support infrastructures to provide state-of-the-art, sustainable educational and research facilities.
2/10/20 Learn more
Engagement and Economic Development
1/23/18
We are pursuing transformative research and education. We foster and support innovation and entrepreneurism in our communities and beyond.
5/23/19 Learn more about our impact

WHAT IS UB 2020?

The University at Buffalo’s mission as a leading 21st-century research university is dedicated to advancing the greater public good through our ideas, discoveries and innovations. | Learn more about UB2020

Milestones

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We Did It Again
9/10/19
For the third year in a row, UB hit an all-time high in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, coming in at No. 79 among the nation's best universities and No. 31 among the top publics.
A Benchmark for Academic Innovation
9/2/16
UB’s revamped and highly customizable general education program promotes intellectual exploration to enrich students’ educational experiences.
Communities of Excellence
3/25/19
UB’s Communities of Excellence unite faculty and students across disciplines to address global challenges head on.
The Campaign for UB
6/8/18
UB’s largest campaign in history will elevate our students, attract world-class faculty and support life-changing research with the potential to transform our region and the globe.

UB 2020 News

Student’s persistence leads to top award
12/11/18
Syed Adnan Uddin’s patience and work during a summer internship earned him a best poster award at the annual Sigma Xi Student Research Conference.
UB ranks in top 60 for R&D activity
12/7/18
The university is No. 39 nationally and No. 1 statewide among public universities for research and development activity, according to new data from the NSF.

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Feeling the impact

“What really helped me launch this company was a lot of these programs that are going on in the Buffalo area, so the UB Center of Excellence had a lot of mentorship as well as the STOR incubator. ”
Sarah Scouten, Founder
Illuminating Diagnostics

UB 2020

UB 2020 is UB’s far-reaching vision for our continued growth as a world-class public research university.

Milestones

UB 2020 News

Feeling the impact

Overview

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