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(see more)UB is New York State’s flagship and one of America’s leading public research universities. We provide students with innovative, research-grounded educational experiences, giving them the skills, knowledge base and confidence to live and lead in a global world. #UBTrueBlue
UB announces fall 2023 dean's list
The University at Buffalo has named 4,017 students to the fall 2023 dean's list. "Announcing our dean's list is always an exciting moment," Ann Bisantz, dean of undergraduate education, says. "These students have worked hard and dedicated themselves to their studies and have demonstrated academic excellence in their pursuit of an undergraduate degree at UB." To qualify for the dean's list, full-time undergraduate students must demonstrate academic excellence by earning a grade point average of at least 3.600 while completing a minimum of 15 or more UB credit hours, of which 12 are graded (A-F) credits. Students are named to the dean's list at the end of the fall and spring semesters. UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system. Read more about student achievements by visiting UB's Merit page.
Dean's List -
Feb 6
UB names 30 students to 2023 Presidential Scholar Class
The University at Buffalo has named 30 students to the 2023 Presidential Scholar Class. Presidential Scholars are first-year students who are among the most academically accomplished students in the nation. Presidential Scholars who are New York State residents receive the Presidential Scholarship, valued at $15,000 annually, renewable for four years of undergraduate study. "The Presidential Scholars are a singularly impressive cohort of students," Honors College Academic Director Patrick McDevitt says. "To be chosen, students go through a rigorous application and interview process. Winning scholars have demonstrated not just academic excellence, but intellectual ambition and a commitment to engaging the world beyond the classroom." Presidential Scholars are admitted to the UB Honors College. Honors scholars enjoy many benefits designed to foster academic and personal success - including but not limited to personalized advisement, faculty mentorship, priority registration, access to unique funding opportunities, specialized living communities and a network of global honors alumni. To maintain their scholarship, Presidential Scholars must uphold their enrollment in the Honors College with an overall GPA of at least 3.30 during their first year and an overall GPA of at least a 3.50 for successive years. UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system.
Honors Program -
2023 Oct 18
UB Honors College enrolls 1,661 students for 2023-24 academic year
The University at Buffalo Honors College enrolled 1,661 students for the 2023-24 academic year. The Honors College supports and challenges academically gifted students to strengthen their studies and explore their interests across the disciplines. "The Honors College's enriching and individualized curriculum spans a student's undergraduate career and offers a small college experience within a large research university," Honors College Academic Director Patrick McDevitt says. "We foster leadership, independence, creativity, undergraduate research, global perspectives and civic engagement." Currently, 1,661 of UB's 19,118 undergraduate students are enrolled in the Honors College. The college welcomed 587 first-year students for fall 2023 - the largest and most diverse Honors class yet. Honors scholars enjoy many benefits designed to foster academic and personal success - including personalized advisement, faculty mentorship, priority registration, access to unique funding opportunities, specialized living communities and a network of global honors alumni. Honors scholars must maintain a 3.300 undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) during the first year and at least a 3.500 undergraduate GPA in each successive year to graduate with an overall GPA of 3.500. UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system.
Honors Program -
2023 Oct 5
New York Army National Guard Promotions
Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
Military Achievement -
2018 Jul 16