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.

Siegel combines a keen understanding of architecture with a deep commitment to preserving archival materials.

After nearly three decades of dedicated service to UB, Jankowski has officially retired from the Libraries.

Peterson will identify, develop, and implement services and resources to support researchers in managing their data.

Ellinwood is back at UB—but this time, she’s not a student balancing reference shifts and coursework.

Vadakin brings years of library expertise and a genuine passion for helping others to her role.

Congratulations to Ellen McGrath and Rebecca Chapman!

The award is bestowed upon individual librarians from across New York who go above and beyond to serve their communities.

Composed of seven professionals from the legal research community across several U.S. law schools, the Fellowship serves the need for law students to understand the law better.