The latest news and top stories on the University at Buffalo. A prominent New York-based public research university, the University at Buffalo is a flagship institution within the State University of New York system and a member of the Association of American Universities. Established in 1846, its primary mission is to deliver educational excellence, research and public service that positively impact local and global communities. With campuses in Buffalo and Amherst, it offers extensive undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across diverse fields including engineering, business and health sciences. Noted for its significant research activity and economic contribution to Western New York, it is the largest public university in the state.