Quarterly Updates
Commencement Ceremonies
Some 5,000 diplomas will be awarded by the university at 15 commencement ceremonies, including UB’s 160th general commencement ceremony on May 14.
Reginald B. Newman II
Steven B. Sample
Reginald B. Newman II, chairman and former president of NOCO Energy Corp. and chair of the University at Buffalo Foundation Board of Trustees, will receive UB’s highest award, the Chancellor Charles P. Norton Medal, at the university’s 160th general commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. May 14 in Alumni Arena, North Campus. Steven B. Sample, president of the University of Southern California and UB’s 12th president, will receive an honorary doctor of science degree from SUNY during the ceremony. President John B. Simpson will speak at the general commencement ceremony, as will graduating senior Mohammed F. Javed. More