People Spotlights

Senior Anisha Aktar shows how finding pockets of joy makes space for community, friendship and academic success at UB.

The certified therapy dog and his handler help students find connection, care and a moment of calm during finals week at UB.

UB senior Naila Karajic credits the University Libraries’ spaces, resources and supportive environment with helping power her journey toward a future in neurosurgery.

The $500 award recognizes students who produce significant academic inquiry requiring the use of the Libraries' information resources and collections.

Kaitlyn Liu highlights her experience as a PhD student at the University at Buffalo and how the libraries have helped her along the way.

Ask Ashley Gasorowski what resource management means in a library setting and she'll tell you it's more than most people expect.

LeMar’s work has always centered on keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes. This setup works for LeMar, who has never considered herself one for the spotlight. 

Spencer Evans has fueled Air Force One and managed millions of gallons of jet fuel at a British Royal Air Force base. These days, he oversees operations at the UB Libraries Annex.

When most people think of a university librarian, they picture someone helping students find books. For Klotzbach-Russell, the role looks quite different—and that's exactly how she likes it.

A conversation with Michael Kicey (they/he), Associate Librarian for the Humanities.

Thomas is among 23 individuals from institutions across North America awarded a fellowship to participate in the 2024-2025 program.

 Three UB librarians were recognized for their contributions to UB’s Startup and Innovation Collaboratory (CoLab) at the 2024 Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition.

Each year the AAAS elects members whose efforts on the behalf of the advancement of science, or its applications, are scientifically or socially distinguished.