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 English Department at the University at Buffalo, located in Buffalo NY, provides a comprehensive and engaging academic experience focused on language literature and writing. As part of a major public research university it offers diverse undergraduate and graduate programs including specialized tracks in creative writing and the internationally recognized Poetics Program. The department cultivates critical thinking analytical abilities and strong communication skills through a wide range of courses spanning literary history theory rhetoric and composition. Students benefit from faculty expertise across traditional and interdisciplinary fields and a supportive intellectual community preparing them for varied careers and further study.
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