The Department of Linguistics at the University at Buffalo is dedicated to the scientific study of human language, exploring how it is acquired, produced, comprehended, and changes over time. Established with a rich history dating back to 1956, the department is known for its strong faculty expertise and commitment to impactful, data-driven research using diverse methods including computational, experimental, and field studies. It offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to provide a solid foundation in core linguistic areas while allowing for specialization, including interdisciplinary work like computational linguistics. Students have opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research alongside faculty, preparing them for diverse careers and contributing to the understanding of language and its connection to cognition and society.
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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.
