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Change It

Change the world?

That sounds like a tall order. But here at the University at Buffalo, we recognize the difference between a degree and a relevant, life-changing and potentially world-altering experience. Whether it’s searching for a cure for breast cancer, teaching English to adult refugees or helping teens with ADHD learn to drive, our thinking, our research and, most importantly, our people impact and positively change the world around us every day.

To see examples of students and faculty working side by side to address local and global challenges and touch the lives of others around the world, check out the stories below.

For an assortment of stories about UB alumni, visit our Great Grads website.

Students

Lesthia Isaacs
Lesthia Isaacs
Partnership with Buffalo city schools helps Lesthia fulfill her dreams in child psychology.
Lesthia’s Story »
Anne Monks
Anne Monks
Anne is using her language training to give voice to those in need.
Anne’s Story »
Chris Van Patten
Chris Van Patten
Chris is playing a starring role in the design process of UB stage productions.
Chris’ Story »
Gary Iacobucci
Gary Iacobucci
Gary’s work with fruit flies may lead to advances in the war against Alzheimer’s.
Gary’s Story »
Stefan Truex
Stefan Truex
UB took Stefan across the world to study climate change.
Stefan’s Story »
Samantha Gross-Galindo
Samantha Gross-Galindo
UB and SUNY study abroad programs have helped Samantha explore the world.
Samanthas’s Story »
Nicole Napolski
Nicole Napolski
Nicole is driven to explore the world and help make it a greener place.
Nicole’s Story »
Sourobh Ghosh
Hilary Freeland
Sourobh’s path led him to the interdisciplinary field of engineering design.
Sourobh’s Story »
Hamzat Feshitan
Hamzat Feshitan
A native of Nigeria, Hamzat thrives at UB as he works to fulfill his dream of becoming a pharmacist.
Hamzat’s Story »
Jasmine May
Jasmine May
Jasmine wants to eradicate cancer. UB is giving her the tools.
Jasmine’s Story »
Claire Lochner
Claire Lochner
A short trip down the road to UB opened up a whole new world for Claire.
Claire’s Story »
Ryan Lazarus
Ryan Lazarus
At UB, Ryan found structure in his academic planning and the freedom to create his own opportunities.
Ryan’s Story »
Caitlin McLeod
Caitlin McLeod
Caitlin has thrived at UB since merging her passions for theatre and art.
Caitlin’s Story »
 

See our archive of student stories »

Faculty

Maria Horne
Maria Horne
Training actors to embrace artistry as a way of life is central to Maria Horne's teaching philosophy.
Maria’s Story »
John Ringland
John Ringland
John Ringland has an URGE to provide mathematics students with great research opportunities.
John’s Story »
Kate Rittenhouse-Olson
Kate Rittenhouse-Olson
Kate Rittenhouse-Olson is driven to find a cure for breast cancer.
Kate’s Story »
Jennifer Zirnheld
Jennifer Zirnheld
In the classroom and lab, Jennifer Zirnheld works closely with students to make electrical engineering come alive.
Jennifer’s Story »
Satpal Singh
Satpal Singh
Great researchers are developed through inquisitiveness and a multidisciplinary approach to thinking.
Satpal’s Story »
Lynne Koscielniak
Lynne Koscielniak
“Workaholic” Lynne Koscielniak keeps on designing, providing hands-on experience for theatre students.
Lynne’s Story »
Jun Zhuang
Jun Zhuang
Using game theory to advance thinking in critical areas and to create an optimal learning environment for students.
Jun’s Story »

Last updated: January 15, 2013 1:27 pm EST