Our Stories

Read about just a few of our many alumni and friends who accomplish amazing things around the world.

How joining The Spectrum led me to become an award-winning reporter

7/10/19

When I was 24 years old, I quit my job as a TV news producer to be a freelance reporter in Lebanon. I was confident I could succeed as an overseas reporter—largely because of my experience at the University at Buffalo.

Naan-Tastic: Bringing counter-style Indian cuisine to Buffalo

6/27/19

Aman Singh (BS ‘12) and his brother Ajay Singh are bringing the spices and flavors of the streets of India to Buffalo in their new restaurant, Naan-Tastic. The brothers’ second venture opened on Niagara Falls Boulevard in early 2019.

From Shy Student to Multimedia Master

6/21/19

John Koltai (BA '04) was a shy kid from Amherst when he started at UB. Now, he's a full-time freelance designer, animator and director who has worked on films such as Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier and Thor: Ragnarok.

Saving kids, in a heartbeat

6/14/19

What goes around has come around for pediatric cardiologist Thomas DiSessa (MD ’71), who has gone from a once-struggling student to a world traveler with a cause.

Stumbling upon a passion for public health

6/4/19

When Jackie Andula (BS '90, MPH '03) first graduated with her nursing degree from UB, she had no idea she’d accidentally stumble upon a passion for public health that would span over three decades.

Global Power

7/18/19

Oliver Young (Yang Hanfeng) (MBA ’04) exemplifies the strength of UB’s global alumni network. Students and fellow graduates benefit from his mentorship and strong ties with the university, his position as a business leader and his connections to the Warren Buffets of the world.

The Extinct Birds Project

3/15/19

Seven extinct bird specimens, led Alberto Rey, MFA ’87, on a two year journey of research and reflection, resulting in his latest exhibition.

Why I left my high-profile job at Twitter

3/11/19

Joel Lunenfeld, BA ’99, was the vice president of global brand strategy at Twitter. Then, at the age of 40, he left it all to operate a gym for underserved kids in his community. Here’s why.

Meet Vinu Krishnaswamy

1/30/19

We sat down with Vinu Krishnaswamy (MS '07), director of solutions architecture at One North, a digital agency in Chicago, to hear about his experience at UB impacted his life and his career.

A country doctor gives UB its largest gift ever

1/30/19

George Ellis Jr., MD ’45, and his wife Kelly, remained anonymous donors until recently. Learn about this amazingly generous couple who gave UB its largest gift ever.