Our Stories

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

Fern Mallis
The Ultimate Fashion Insider
1/30/19
Fern Mallis, BFA ’69, was responsible for making Fashion Week—the extravaganza of designers, models and social influencers that descend on the city twice a year—the global event it is today.
George Ellis Jr.
Anonymous No More
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.
Othman Shibly
This Dentist's Calliing is For Compassion
1/30/19
Othman Shibly, periodontist and clinical professor in the School of Dental Medicine, has journeyed to the Middle East 16 times, providing dental care to thousands of refugees.
Arody Deleon
When Play Turns Into Passion
1/30/19
Arody Deleon, a senior majoring in computer science and engineering, was inspired to explore robotics and coding when he was in high school. At UB, he took his passions to a new level.
Joel Lunenfeld
Why I left Twitter
1/30/19
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.

From Our Archive

  • Tom Dee stands outside Canalside, in Buffalo.
    The Buffalo Builder
    1/4/16
    Thomas P. Dee (EMBA '96, BA '75) has big plans for his hometown waterfront.
  • The Artful Dresser
    9/16/15
    It's a casual day for Tziporah Salamon (BA '72): chic Comme des Garçons top; polka dot socks; vibrant red lips.
  • Tom Toles
    The Political Cartoonist
    11/9/15
    Tom Toles (BA '73) has issues—he's paid to. He's a political cartoonist, the Washington Post's one and only.
  • The Prolific Playwright
    9/16/15
    Tammy Ryan (BA ’85) has blazed a trail through the world of playwriting. It began in the back of a Buffalo pub.
  • Ezra Staley (JD/MBA '09) is banking on Buffalo for Career Success.
    The Buffalo Booster
    9/15/15
    Growing up in Buffalo, Ezra Staley (JD/MBA '09) heard a distant song. "The siren call of other places," he calls it.
  • The Activist Attorney
    9/16/15
    Yetta Kurland (MA ‘94, BA ‘90), a civil rights attorney and activist, is used to waging battles on multiple fronts.
  • Vince Coppola is an alumnus of UB's Graduate School of Education.
    The Beloved Educator
    11/13/15
    Learn how Vincent J. Coppola's (EdD ’71, EdM ’66, EdM ’63) “calming personality” gets districts back on track.
  • The Clock Winder
    9/16/15
    As important moments go, you might say Michael Tunkey (BPS '00) has had a bunch of them.
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