Residence Hall Association

Our Mission: To represent all students living on campus and build inclusive, engaged communities through advocacy, leadership development, and programming.

About Us

We are the student-run governing body that represents the 7,200+ students that reside on campus. Our organization consists of 14 Hall and Village councils. We exist to provide leadership development opportunities, advocate for the needs of our residents, and organize meaningful, fun, and inclusive programs.

Values/Pillars

Advocacy: Actively working to ensure the voices of all are heard and supported, and the interests of resident students' safety and well-being are prioritized.

Inclusion: Welcoming and supporting residents of all backgrounds and identities while also striving for equal and equitable access to experiences on campus.

Community: A group of people who learn and grow from each other and share a sense of care and belonging.

Leadership Development: Creating experiences to enhance resident's strengths and interests to develop them as leaders in our communities.

Motto and Vision

Motto

Making residents into leaders and halls into homes for over 30 years.

Vision

To be the foremost provider of engagement, advocacy, and leadership development opportunities for all residential students at UB.

Meet the E-board

Headshot of RHA President, Madison Nitsche.

President

Madison Nitsche

Headshot of RHA Vice President of Leadership and Development, Kartik Vishwasrao.

Vice President of Leadership Development

Kartik Vishwasrao

Headshot of RHA Vice President of Engagement, Jada Mowatt.

Vice President of Engagement

Jada Mowatt

Headshot of RHA Vice President of Finance, Kevin Boasiako.

Vice President of Finance

Kevin Boasiako

Headshot of RHA Vice President of Communications, Daniel Chu.

Vice President of Communications

Daniel Chu

Get Involved

Run for Hall or Village Council in September. Attend an RHA program. Come to our weekly Senate meetings. Connect with us via social media or rha-communications@buffalo.edu

Connect with Us

RHA logo.

Our Events

RHA members posing for Rodeo event.
Group of RHA members at move in.
Residents roasting marshmallows over bonfire at RHA Rodeo event.
Residents sitting on the terrace at RHA event - trivia night.
Student posing with painted rocks at RHA event.
Residents at RHA event in Wilkeson Coffee Lounge.

We were named the National Association of College and University Residence Halls School of the Year in 2020!