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The College of Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremonies are held in May on UB's North Campus. Photographer: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Dean's Statement to the College of Arts and Sciences Community

"The College of Arts and Sciences is home to many student and faculty scholars on the frontlines of the fight against racism and white supremacy. While we remain committed to supporting and expanding work in these areas, we must also recognize that it is the responsibility of everyone in our community to amplify, organize and act in support of these imperatives."
Read the full statement on the mass shooting in Buffalo.

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“People have stepped up to the plate and created the change that they wanted to see in their community. And so I’ll continue to do what I’ve been doing, continue to use my experiences at UB and my lived experiences in Buffalo to create the change that I want to see.”

Temara Cross, a first-generation college student who graduated summa cum laude with a combined BS/MPH in public health, a BA in African American studies and a minor in anthropology. Read the full story.

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"Academia is a highly competitive world and one must have many strings to one’s bow to carve out a career path. Thanks to the highly versatile and adaptable skillset I developed through the Social Impact Fellowship, I am more confident than ever that I will be able to achieve my career goals."
2/4/22

Joel Kirk

PhD in Composition, Department of Music,
Social Impact Fellows Particpant

"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

"Everyone here wants to help you! Don't be afraid to talk to your professors, peers or anyone else at UB. They all have great stories and advice, you'll be surprised by how helpful and cool everyone is."
2/4/22

Serena Teh

Student, Biological Sciences

"The ways our disciplines complemented each other was enlightening. Drawing on each other’s strengths to work together was a refreshing reminder that teamwork takes the unique talents of every team member."
2/4/22

Jacqueline Cherry

MFA in Dance, Social Impact Fellows Program Participant

"At UB, our undergraduates are doing work that has historically fallen to grad students, and they're equal to the task."
3/17/21

Jonathan Shimon 

Faculty, Department of Theatre and Dance

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