Anthony Vargas

Anthony Vargas's Bio

Anthony Vargas.

Program: Higher Education, PhD
Hometown: New York, NY
Awards: 2022-23 Drs. Henry J. and Bonita R. Durand Scholarship

I currently focus my research on low-income, first-generation and marginalized students within the Higher Education system, and how we can improve methods and policies to allow for people to succeed within our higher education spaces. 

- Anthony Vargas

Anthony Vargas is a current PhD student in the Higher Education program in the University at Buffalo's Graduate School of Education. 

Vargas is a two-time graduate from the University at Buffalo; he completed his bachelor’s degree in Criminology & Sociology in 2020, and his master's degree in Higher Education & Student Affairs in 2022. Throughout his time at UB, he has served as the President of the Latin American Student Association, a Resident Advisor for two years, an Assistant Hall Director, and as a Residence Hall Director.