2022-2023 Speakers

We’re proud to bring world-renowned speakers to UB for the annual Distinguished Speakers Series. As we open our doors to the community, we hope you’ll join us for thought-provoking discussions and inspirational stories.

We take great pride in bringing some of today’s most resonant voices to UB through the popular tradition of our Distinguished Speakers Series. Whether discussing society’s grand challenges, sharing personal testaments of courage, or providing a generous dose of comic relief, this season’s speakers promise to offer compelling, enlightened perspectives that are not to be missed.

- UB President Satish K. Tripathi

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Ken Jeong
2/10/23
October 11, 2022

Actor, "The Hangover;" "Knocked Up;" & "Community" | Comedian | Producer
Marie Yovanovitch
2/10/23
November 15, 2022

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine | Best-Selling Author of “Lessons from the Edge”
Sherrilyn Ifill
3/14/23
February 16, 2023

Civil Rights Lawyer | Former President and Director-Counsel of NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Selma Blair
3/15/23
March 15, 2023

Actress “Legally Blonde” & "People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story" | Author of "Mean Baby" | Disability Rights Advocate