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Congratulations to UB Honors College alumnus Al'ai Alvarez, MD, on receiving a Fulbright award to Brazil. A recognized l...
07/14/2026

Congratulations to UB Honors College alumnus Al'ai Alvarez, MD, on receiving a Fulbright award to Brazil.

A recognized leader in clinician well-being, inclusion, and belonging, Alvarez serves as Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of Well Being at Stanford.

During his Fulbright, he will collaborate with clinicians at the Universidade de São Paulo to develop and evaluate team-based approaches to burnout, moral injury, and stress in emergency and trauma care. His work aims to strengthen psychological safety, peer support, and team performance in high demand clinical environments.

Honors College Academic Advisor Shannon Myers recently presented "Smooth Transitions: Strategies for Supporting Transfer...
07/02/2026

Honors College Academic Advisor Shannon Myers recently presented "Smooth Transitions: Strategies for Supporting Transfer Students" with Samantha Smith at the WNY Advising Conference.

The presentation highlighted the unique experiences of transfer students, the challenges they face, and strategies institutions can use to better support their success. Shannon's passion for transfer student advocacy began while working with the UB TrACE program, where she collaborated with Smith before joining the Honors College, where she continues to work to ensure that this student population remains seen, supported, and valued.

Congratulations to Honors Scholar Rishav Mukhopadhyay, newly named Co-Director of UB Hacking, Western New York's largest...
07/01/2026

Congratulations to Honors Scholar Rishav Mukhopadhyay, newly named Co-Director of UB Hacking, Western New York's largest completely student-run hackathon. His journey began as a freshman volunteer, grew into the Venue Lead for UBH'25, and now brings him to the role of Co-Director for UBH'26. He now oversees 25 team leads across all areas of planning: sponsorship, web, food, media, logistics, and more, hosting over 500 students at Davis Hall for 24 hours of building, learning, and growth.

Mark your calendars for UBH'26 on November 7 and 8. The event is open to all majors; come build a project or simply attend the sessions.

Beyond UB Hacking, Rishav stays active across campus through ISAC, Admissions, Student Engagement, and several other offices, with future plans to pursue a PhD and remain in academia.

Starting college can feel overwhelming, but Honors Peer Mentoring is here to help.This year, over 170 upperclass Honors ...
06/30/2026

Starting college can feel overwhelming, but Honors Peer Mentoring is here to help.

This year, over 170 upperclass Honors volunteers will be paired with more than 400 first-year students to help them adjust to campus life and get involved before classes even begin. Mentors reach out before move-in and meet with their mentees during the first two weeks of classes, helping ease the transition into the Honors community.

Peer Mentor Piyush Ohri, sophomore Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering major and SUNY Delegate, shares why he joined: "The support, advice, and encouragement we receive from others can make a huge difference. I'm grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community that helped me when I was getting started."

Mentors and mentees connect throughout the semester, building connections that make turn a school into a home.

Recent graduate and Honors alumnus Nicholas Reilly has earned a prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to support ...
06/29/2026

Recent graduate and Honors alumnus Nicholas Reilly has earned a prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to support supporting his groundbreaking work to convert CO₂ emissions into carbon-neutral fuels. Using quantum dots and metal-organic frameworks, Reilly's research could help reduce greenhouse gases while creating viable alternatives to petroleum-based fuels. A 2025 Goldwater Scholar, he'll begin his PhD at Columbia University this fall.



Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Whatever you're doing this summer, it's always a great idea to rep UB! !
06/26/2026

Whatever you're doing this summer, it's always a great idea to rep UB!

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Meet Monica Lubs (left)!Honors Scholar, rising senior, and a Destination Dental School Fellow.Monica will spend the summ...
06/25/2026

Meet Monica Lubs (left)!

Honors Scholar, rising senior, and a Destination Dental School Fellow.

Monica will spend the summer immersed in an intensive dental gateway program, gaining hands-on experience, exploring the dental school application process, and connecting with faculty mentors, dental students, and community leaders. From Learn-a-Prep blocks to research projects, she's building a foundation for a future career in dentistry.



📸: Cass McAllister

A moving tribute to long-time friend of Honors and frequent seminar instructor, Marc Adlder.
06/23/2026

A moving tribute to long-time friend of Honors and frequent seminar instructor, Marc Adlder.

Marc Adler spent decades building relationships across UB and WNY. Now, a scholarship in his name will help students do the same.

Hear from some of the 14 SUNY Chancellor's Award Winning Honors Scholars in this new video.
06/11/2026

Hear from some of the 14 SUNY Chancellor's Award Winning Honors Scholars in this new video.



Recipients of the 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellen...

Honors Scholar Vera Frimpong on the importance of undergraduate research.
06/05/2026

Honors Scholar Vera Frimpong on the importance of undergraduate research.

Vera Frimpong, a student in the traditional bachelor's program, shares how undergraduate research opportunities are shaping her career as a nurse scientist. 

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