College of Arts and Sciences

2021 commencement awards and honors

5/7/21

Graduating students were recognized for their incredible achievements by the College of Arts and Sciences and SUNY.

Phi Beta Kappa 2021

5/7/21

82 students from the University at Buffalo, including 72 students from the College, are being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, a respected national academic honor society.

UB exhibit turns eyes on climate change

4/12/21

"Goodbye, World!" makes a statement about the global cost of the world's ever-increasing consumption of energy and data.

UB Arts Collaboratory to welcome renowned painter

4/16/21

Cecily Brown will collaborate with local artists and storytellers as part of her first public art project.

How did humans evolve, and will they evolve more?

4/12/21

While humans are unlikely to evolve supepowers like the Marvel Universe characters, Iron Man's brains are one exception, the Department of Anthropology's Evan Simons tells "Curious Kids."

UB chemist’s other tools: fountain pen, ink and stylus

4/12/21

The Department of Chemistry's Timothy Cook moonlights as an artist, with projects binding his two passions: science and drawing.

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The world is evolving rapidly. To adapt and thrive in an increasingly complex global society, students need skills that transfer beyond the classroom: ambition, empathy, ingenuity, resilience.

At the College of Arts and Sciences, students build these skills through a fearless departure from standard educational models. Our commitment to interdisciplinary instruction and experiential learning produces graduates with the ability to think critically, communicate clearly, engage swiftly and lead compassionately.

Faces & Voices

“I loved UB the very first time I visited. I saw the diversity on campus and loved the professors – I knew it was a fit.”

3/17/21

Mike H.

Student, Department of Media Study

"I learned the value of service at UB, and I will be forever grateful that the College of Arts and Sciences allowed me to grow into an educator and artist whose mission is to contribute to my community and help it thrive."

3/17/21

Shasti O'Leary Soudant

Faculty, Department of Art

"The faculty to student ratio allows for you to get to know your professors and get guidance when needed. They also take time to get to know their students, you can tell they truly care."

3/17/21

Julia P.

Student, Department of Music