Class of 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences afternoon commencement ceremony on May 21, 2023 at Alumni Arena. This ceremony celebrates undergraduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Photographer: Douglas Levere.

PRESENTING THE UB PHILOSOPHY CLASS OF 2023

Congratulations to our graduates!

Four years. You have strived, sweated and succeeded. You have made friends and memories to last a lifetime. You have come so far. To recognize this achievement, we are pleased to present the list of names in the UB Philosophy Class of 2023.

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UB commencement ceremony videos and programs are here.

UB Philosophy 2023 Outstanding Senior: Joseph Domenico Parise

Joseph Parise, UB Philosophy 2023 Outstanding Senior.

Joseph Parise, UB Philosophy 2023 Outstanding Senior 

Joseph Domenico Parise of Staten Island, NY, graduates summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and a minor in politics, philosophy and economics. Parise is a member of the University Honors College and served in the Air Force Reserves while an undergraduate. In the fall, Parise will commission into the New York Army National Guard before pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at Columbia University. 

This award honors one graduating senior from each of our departments who has demonstrated exceptional diligence and promise during their time at the University at Buffalo. These students’ efforts have distinguished them among their peers and set an inspiring example of academic and personal achievement. In recognition of their accomplishments, each student receives a certificate and an engraved award.

Major in Philosophy

Caitlin Marie Bittner
Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction     
Philosophy, English Major     
           
Colin M. Jackson 
 Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction 
 Philosophy Major
Political Science Minor          
           
Lawrence Z. Lin
 Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction 
 Philosophy, Political Science Major  
           
Madelyn R. McCormack
 Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Philosophy, Political Science Major

Afia Owusu-Ansah
 Bachelor of Arts
Philosophy, Communication, Psychology Major

Joseph Domenico Parise
 Bachelor of Arts, Highest Honors/Distinction
Philosophy Major
Philosophy, Political Science and Economics Minor

Lauren Ramsey
 Bachelor of Arts
Philosophy Major

Noah Teijeira
 Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Philosophy Major

Malik Ward-Bratton
 Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Philosophy Major

Minor in Philosophy

Caleb Anwar Azami           
 Bachelor of Science, Highest Distinction     
Neuroscience Major         
Philosophy Minor  

Morgan Haley Boyd
 Bachelor of Arts
Law Major
Philosophy, History Minor


Parker Thomas Brown
Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Political Science Major
Philosophy Minor
 

Asha Laaiq Charles                                                 
 Bachelor of Arts, Distinction
Political Science Major
Philosophy Minor

Cindy J. Cheng
 Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Computer Science Major
Philosophy Minor

Ellen L. Cross
 Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Communication Major
Philosophy, Management Minor

Sean M. Crowley
 Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
English Major
Philosophy Minor

Delaram Haghdel
 Bachelor of Science, Highest Distinction
Architecture Major
Philosophy Minor

Gabrielle J. Merlo
 Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Political Science, Psychology Major
Philosophy Minor

Samia Noor               
 Bachelor of Science, Highest Distinction
Chemistry Major
Philosophy Minor 

Christina Joseph Serghany
Bachelor of Science, Highest Distinction
Business Administration Major
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Philosophy Minor

Jada Lynn Stowe
Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Law Major
Philosophy Minor

Major in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

Robert Daniel Caputi
Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics Major

Sydney Elizabeth Sanders
Bachelor of Arts
Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics, Sociology Major

Minor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

Annabella Rose Bogart
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Law, Psychology Major
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Minor

Patrick J. Bridgham
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Economics Major
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Mathematics Minor

Vianne Hakizimana
Bachelor of Science, High Distinction
Business Administration Major
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Minor

Jannat Inqiyad
Bachelor of Arts
Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Major
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Nonprofit Leadership Minor

Sohyun Kim
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology Major
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Minor

Natalie Stevenson
Bachelor of Arts
Political Science Major
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Minor

Glenn Robert Wright, Jr.
Bachelor of Science
Business Administration
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Minor

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