Students on "Reflection Space," built by The School of Architecture and Planning at Silo City in Buffalo, NY.
1/11/23

Students on "Reflection Space," built by The School of Architecture and Planning at Silo City in Buffalo, NY

Students, faculty and staff viewing an eclipse outside of Hayes Hall on UB's South Campus.
1/11/23

Students, faculty and staff viewing an eclipse outside of Hayes Hall on UB's South Campus

UB female student-athletes pose together by the new Title IX mural outside Alumni Arena in October 2022 for an aerial image.
1/11/23

Women student-athletes pose together by the Title IX mural outside Alumni Arena, part of the Contemplative Sites series of public art displays.

UB Professor of Music Melissa White performs at President Tripathi's 11th State of the University address.
1/11/23

UB Professor of Music Melissa White performs at President Tripathi's 11th State of the University address

Conference rooms in use in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences building.
1/11/23

Conference rooms in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences building

Spring 2023 VITAL cohort.
8/26/24

Spring 2023 VITAL cohort

Students with the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences work at the Community Health Fair, at the Hopewell Baptist Church in Buffalo.
1/11/23

Students with the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences work at the Community Health Fair, at the Hopewell Baptist Church in Buffalo

The College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate humanities and social sciences commencement ceremony. A student stands in the foreground with her back to the camera and the words "Keep Moving Forward" written on her mortarboard.
8/26/24

The College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate humanities and social sciences commencement ceremony

UB researchers Martha Bohm, Diana Aga and Ning Dai - all part of the UB RENEW Institute - will lead a NSF-funded project to advance “net-zero-water” buildings.
1/11/23

UB RENEW Institute director, Diana Aga (center) and UB researchers Martha Bohm and Ning Dai are leading an NSF-funded project to advance “net-zero-water” buildings

Provost Weber greets students moving into Greiner Hall.
8/29/23

Provost Weber speaks with new students in Greiner Hall

A new 36-foot-tall mural artwork of renowned author and poet James Joyce is presented to the public in June 2021 in downtown Buffalo. The press conference event also celebrated Bloomsday and took place outside of the LoTempio P.C. Law Group building where the mural is installed.
1/11/23

UB's 36-foot-tall James Joyce mural in Buffalo. UB is proud to hold the world’s largest and most comprehensive manuscript collection of the renowned Irish author.

Students prepare to test wastewater for COVID-19 in the lab of engineering researcher Ian Bradley.
1/11/23

Students prepare to test wastewater for COVID-19 in the lab of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Professor Ian Bradley

Students standing in front of the "Revolution" exhibit in the Silverman Library, which documents the social transformation that occurred at UB and across Buffalo during the 1960s-'70s.
1/11/23

The "Revolution" exhibit in the Silverman Library documents the social transformation that occurred at UB and across Buffalo during the 1960s-'70s.

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UB'S MISSION, VISION, AND GOALS

The University at Buffalo is a diverse, inclusive scholarly community dedicated to bringing the benefits of its research, scholarship and creative activity, and educational excellence to global and local communities in ways that impact and positively change the world.

Learn more about UB's mission and vision>

UB's Schools and Colleges

  • School of Management
    7/21/22
    Highly ranked by publications including The Wall Street Journal, the School of Management is recognized for its emphasis on real-world learning, community and economic impact, and history of innovation abroad.
  • School of Nursing
    7/21/22
    The School of Nursing has the greatest breadth of academic programming among nursing school in New York State, offering baccalaureate, certificate and master's degree programs, along with two doctorates.
  • School of Public Health and Health Professions
    7/21/22
    UB's School of Public Health and Health Professions is one of only a handful of schools across the country that includes health-related professions as an integral component of the public health educational and research system. It offers bachelor's, professional, master's and PhD degrees through five departments.
  • College of Arts and Sciences
    7/21/22
    The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most comprehensive of UB's academic units, bringing together the humanities, arts, social sciences and sciences to provide a truly comprehensive education.
  • School of Social Work
    7/21/22
    Offering MSW and DSW degrees, the School of Social Work appears among the top ranked MSW programs nationally in the Council on Social Work Education and US News and World Report rankings.
  • School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
    7/21/22
    One of the oldest pharmacy schools in the nation and the first within SUNY, the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has one of the world's top programs in pharmaceutical sciences and a professional PharmD program that is in the top quartile nationally.
  • School of Architecture and Planning
    7/21/22
    Embedded in urban contexts locally and around the world, and the only architecture school in the SUNY system, the School of Architecture and Planning offers graduate and undergraduate paths of study in architecture, urban planning and real estate development.
  • School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
    7/21/22
    The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is the largest and most comprehensive public engineering school in New York State, offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in nine departments.
  • School of Law
    7/21/22
    Among the strongest public law schools in the nation and a world-class center for interdisciplinary studies, the School of Law provides students with a strong theoretical foundation and the practical tools they need to succeed in a competitive environment. It is the only law school in the SUNY system.
  • Graduate School of Education
    7/21/22
    The Graduate School of Education is a professional school with a social mission to create and apply knowledge informed by research on human development, educational policy, teaching and information science. GSE offers master's and doctoral degrees, with study toward New York teaching certification in 21 fields.
  • Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    7/21/22
    One of the oldest medical schools in the nation, the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is renowned for its groundbreaking research and excellent educational programs that prepare students to become the next generation of skilled, compassionate doctors, scientists, teachers and health care professionals.
  • Roswell Park Graduate Division
    7/21/22
    UB's Roswell Park Cancer Institute Graduate Division offers PhD and MS programs designed for individuals pursuing careers in cancer research or basic and translational biomedical research.
  • School of Dental Medicine
    7/21/22
    Among the top dental schools in the world, the School of Dental Medicine is renowned for the quality of its DDS and postgraduate programs and its long history of leadership in oral biology research and education.

Inclusive Excellence

The Office of the Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence collaborates, plans and coordinates with partners across the university – students, faculty and staff – to build a culture of diversity, social justice and inclusion that makes all of us stronger.

Visit the Office of Inclusive Excellence website>

From the President

Welcome to UB's Fall 2024 Semester!

Welcome to the start of UB's 2024-2025 academic year! It's wonderful to have our campuses brimming with activity as we embark on our fall semester, and I'm delighted you're here!

The energy on campus leading up to the new academic year has been incredible. It was palpable during move-in days, when I met students and their parents as they said their goodbyes and prepared for their next chapter. At UB's international student welcome event, I assured students from all over the globe that they would soon come to see UB as their home away from home. I also had the opportunity to wish our athletics staff well as they prepare for the fall season. And as I greeted the more-than 160 new faculty attending our orientation programs, I was filled with immense pride to see such dedicated educators and accomplished scholars joining our ranks.

I always feel fortunate to be a part of UB's vibrant scholarly community, but especially so at this time of year. To see our classrooms, labs and studios enlivened, to hear spirited intellectual exchanges taking place at every turn, to know that creative collaborations and new lines of inquiry are germinating reaffirms my deep conviction in the transformative power of higher education.

Whether you're new to UB or a longtime member of our community, I hope you find UB an equally invigorating environment. Ours is an intellectual home rich in disciplinary expertise and diverse worldviews. It's a community where we embrace constructive criticism and lively debate because they expose us to fresh ideas, deepen our understanding and enhance our capacity to solve problems. It's a place where, as you pursue your individual ambitions, you're also contributing to UB's collective excellence.

If I haven't already had a chance to say it to you in person, please accept my best wishes for a fulfilling fall semester, and a season of great progress toward all of your goals and dreams.