The State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo or UB) is a public research university with two campuses in Buffalo and Amherst, New York. It was founded in 1846 as a private medical college and merged with the State University of New York system in 1962. It is one of the two flagship institutions of the SUNY system. As of fall 2020, the university enrolled 32,347 students in 13 schools and colleges, making it the largest public university in the state of New York.
The African American Studies program at the University at Buffalo provides an in-depth, interdisciplinary exploration of the history, rich culture, and diverse experiences of people of African descent across the globe. Integrating insights from the humanities, social sciences, and arts, it offers a comprehensive understanding of the Black world and the African diaspora, examining global history, migrations, religions, economics, politics, and popular culture. This program, potentially the first interdisciplinary one at UB, features renowned faculty with expertise in areas like Black cultural studies, social movements, literature, history, politics, and the arts, fostering a vibrant academic atmosphere. It also maintains strong connections with the local community through meaningful partnerships and outreach initiatives.
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