Class of 2022

The College of Arts and Sciences afternoon commencement ceremony on May 22, 2022 at Alumni Arena. This ceremony celebrates undergraduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Photographer: Douglas Levere.

The College of Arts and Sciences afternoon commencement ceremony on May 22, 2022 at Alumni Arena. This ceremony celebrates undergraduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Photographer: Douglas Levere

Congratulations to our graduates. To recognize the achievement, we are pleased to present the list of names in the UB Philosophy Class of 2022.

UB Philosophy 2022 Outstanding Senior: Aaron G. Blumenthal

Aaron Blumenthal, UB Philosophy 2022 Outstanding Senior.

Aaron Blumenthal, UB Philosophy 2022 Outstanding Senior 

Aaron Blumenthal of Allegany, NY, graduates with a bachelor of arts in philosophy and a cumulative 4.0 UB GPA. He reads books and thinks about things. In the fall, Blumenthal is intending to continue reading books and thinking about things, possibly in a formal context pursing a master's degree at Università della Svizzera italiana in Lugano, Switzerland.

This award honors one graduating senior from each of our departments who has demonstrated exceptional diligence and promise during their time at the University at Buffalo. These students’ efforts have distinguished them among their peers and set an inspiring example of academic and personal achievement. In recognition of their accomplishments, each student receives a certificate and an engraved award.

PRESENTING THE UB PHILOSOPHY CLASS OF 2022

Major in Philosophy

Davis Badger Anderson
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Philosophy, Law Combined Major

Aaron Blumenthal
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Philosophy Major

Isabelle Dunham Brown
Bachelor of Arts
Philosophy, Psychology Joint Major

Alexis Leigh Buckner-Smerina
Steinberg Prize 
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Philosophy, Legal Studies Major
Political Science Minor

Christopher Michael Burns
Bachelor of Arts
Philosophy Major

Justin Frank Diamond
Bachelor of Arts, Distinction
Philosophy, Jewish Studies Major

Morounfoluwa B. Erinfolami
Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Philosophy Major
Sociology Minor

Bryanna Haywood
Bachelor of Arts
Philosophy Major

Joshua James Hojnowski
Bachelor of Arts, Distinction
Philosophy, Psychology Major

Gabrielle Kristen Paje
Bachelor of Arts, Distinction
Philosophy Major

Angel Pooran
Bachelor of Arts
Philosophy Major
Jewish Studies Minor

Ashley Stroobants
Bachelor of Arts
Philosophy Major
English Minor

James A. Wheat
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Philosophy, Political Science Combined Major

Layba Zaman
Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
History, Philosophy Major

Minor in Philosophy

Michael B. Cleversley
Bachelor of Science, Highest Distinction
Computer Science Major
Philosophy, Mathematics, Robotics Minor

India Leigh Hamilton
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Political Science Major
Philosophy, Law Minor

Parker Grant Jamieson
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
English Major
Philosophy Minor

Quentin Jarzynski
Bachelor of Arts, Distinction
Media Study Major
Philosophy Minor

Sam H. Kaneria
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
History, Political Science Major
Philosophy Minor

Evan Kuo
Bachelor of Science, Highest Distinction
Business Administration Major
Philosophy; Philosophy, Politics, Economics Minor

Brianna A. Robinson
Bachelor of Arts
Legal Studies, Political Science Major
Philosophy Minor

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES VIDEO STREAMING

GRADUATE CEREMONY
Friday, May 20, 2022

UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY
Sunday, May 22, 2022