Faces and Voices

Our students, faculty and alumni make UB great. Learn about their work, their aspirations and why they chose UB.

photo of UB student Esther Buckwalter

“Water amazes me. It forms our landscapes, dictates the functions of our bodies, grows our food sources and powers some of our cities.”

11/15/12

Esther Buckwalter >
Environmental Engineering Major

Photo of Peter Fardon in his UB Bulls football uniform in the UB Stadium.

“I remember watching the team take the trophy over to the student section and sharing the feeling with them. It’s a memory that will stay with me forever.”

12/18/12

Peter Fardon >
Communication, UB Bulls kicker/punter

Gabriela Popescu smiles, with her student, Will Borschel.

“My lab has been so successful, and I attribute this to the support I had at every step.”

11/15/12

Gabriela Popescu, PhD ’99 >
Associate Professor of Biochemistry

Sarbajit Banerjee and Luisa Whittaker posing before a chalkboard.

“People are open-minded about research ideas and directions. They’re open-minded to interdisciplinary research.”

11/15/12

Sarbajit Banerjee >
Assistant Professor of Chemistry

A smiling Bincy Wilson, from the shoulders up

“In India, there is a marked difference between faculty and students. UB treats me as an expert in my field.”

11/15/12

Bincy Wilson >
Doctoral Student in Social Welfare

George Zornick, BA '05, in front of the capitol building in Washington, DC.

“Not much compares to a place like UB, where you meet so many people with different opinions.”

11/15/12

George Zornick, BA ’05 >
Journalist

Robert Daly reads from his essay "Literary competence and the ruling class."

“Static data and information are necessary but not sufficient.”

11/15/12

Robert Daly >
SUNY Distinguished English Professor

photo of UB student Esther Buckwalter

“There are many growth opportunities in health care and my two degrees have prepared me for the innovative possibilities.”

1/9/13

Christopher Daly, MBA ’12 & PharmD ’12 >
Community pharmacy resident

photo of UB student Esther Buckwalter

“...she instilled in me a passion and recognition that my gifts and talents shouldn’t be developed for my own purposes, but for the purpose of helping others.”

1/9/13

Kenya Hobbs, BA ’96 >
Community engagement specialist

photo of UB student Esther Buckwalter

Bich Vu says her UB experience has been enriched by interacting with professors and taking part in everything on campus.

12/18/12

Bich Vu >
Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics Major

photo of UB student Esther Buckwalter

“The Student Association has taught me a lot about relationship building that will translate well in the business world.”

1/9/13

Carson Ciggia >
Business Administration Major

Visiting UB

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About Buffalo Niagara

Family-Friendly Region

11/15/12

Our strong sense of community, easy lifestyle and affordability are why Forbes magazine ranks Buffalo one of the top 10 U.S. cities to raise a family.
Getting Around the City

11/15/12

Buffalo is billed as the “20-Minute City” for its lack of traffic delays and blissfully brief commutes.
Weather: A Four-Season Region

11/15/12

Buffalo is known for its snow, but dig a little deeper and you’ll discover that our region enjoys four distinct seasons, each remarkable in its own right.
Things to Do in Buffalo

11/15/12

In a city as diverse as Buffalo, you can always find something fun to do.
An International Border City

11/15/12

Buffalo borders Canada and is one of the United States’ top gateways for international trade. Each year, thousands of Western New Yorkers visit the beaches of Fort Erie, the Canadian side of Niagara Falls and cosmopolitan Toronto.
Affordable Living

11/15/12

It’s easy to stretch your dollar in Buffalo, where the cost of living and the housing market are well below the national average.

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