DVS News and Events

Latest News

  • Distinguished visiting scholar earns 2022 Creative Capital Award
    6/29/22
    Before coming to UB as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar, multidisciplinary artist Crystal Z Campbell took part in fellowships and residencies all over the globe.
  • Seth Parker Woods Honored as Visionary
    6/29/22
    Cellist and visiting UB scholar Seth Parker Woods, praised widely for his evocative work, is earning more accolades.
  • UBNow reports on second cohort of scholars
    6/29/22
    “The 2020-21 Distinguished Visiting Scholars have had a tremendous impact on our university community and helped us advance our equity, inclusion and diversity goals. We are excited to welcome another outstanding class of scholars to UB this fall and look forward to their impact on campus. ”

Upcoming Events

Distinguished Visiting Scholars Program Events

The scholars host events, activities and speakers.

Humanities Institute/Distinguished Visiting Scholars Program Film Series

The film series commemorates the heritage months during the fall and spring semesters. The series will showcase short and feature-length films by filmmakers of those identities and communities. For at least two of the screenings, filmmakers will be present to talk directly with the audience.