Upcoming Speakers

> Kevin Olusola | Feb. 10 > Hoda Kotb | Mar. 10
  • Kevin Olusola | Feb. 10
    7/29/25
    50th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Keynote Speaker

    Pentatonix Beatboxer

    Classical Fusion Artist

    Expert on Creativity and Collaboration

  • Hoda Kotb | Mar. 10
    7/29/25
    Bestselling Author

    Celebrated Journalist

    CEO and Founder of Joy 101

    Former Co-Anchor, NBC News’ "TODAY"

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Pentatonix Beatboxer and Classical Fusion Artist Kevin Olusola, will be at UB on Feb. 10. Submit your questions for him in advance.

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