Class of 2024

The College of Arts and Sciences afternoon commencement ceremony on May 19, 2024, at Alumni Arena. This ceremony celebrates undergraduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Photographer: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki.

The College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony May 19, 2024. Photographer: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

PRESENTING THE UB PHILOSOPHY CLASS OF 2024

Congratulations to our graduates!

Congratulations to our graduates! Four years. You have strived, sweated and succeeded. You have made friends and memories to last a lifetime. You have come so far. To recognize this achievement, we are pleased to present the list of graduates in the UB Philosophy Class of 2024.

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UB Philosophy 2024 Outstanding Senior: Thomas Dias

Thomas Dias portrait.

Thomas Dias 

Thomas Dias of New Rochelle, NY, graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy, politics, and economics and minors in philosophy and environmental design. Dias is the president of the Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Club. In Fall 2023, The UB Spectrum published a feature story about the new PPE club, here. Dias has enjoyed his time at UB and all the wonderful activities that he has been able to partake in, including being a part of PPE Club, a resident advisor, participating in Blackstone Launchpad competitions, the film, radio and theatre clubs and attending the student mass at St. Joseph's University Parish. 

College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Senior 2024 Award honors one graduating senior has demonstrated exceptional diligence and promise during their time in the program. Each awardee is nominated by their CAS department, indicating the student's 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 from the UB College of Arts and Sciences.

PRESENTING THE UB PHILOSOPHY CLASS OF 2024

Major in Philosophy

Nikolas Giovanni Berard
Bachelor of Arts
Philosophy, Political Science Major

Amanda Grace Casale
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Philosophy, Political Science Major

Eric Todd Thor Gioeli
Bachelor of Arts, Distinction
Philosophy Major

Kyroh Hahn
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Philosophy Major

Ethan David Klie
Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Philosophy, Psychology Major

Zhenyu Li
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Honors/Distinction
Philosophy, Mathematics Major

Victoria E Mauro
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Philosophy Major

Michael B Rudloff-Rico
Bachelor of Arts
Philosophy Major

Lydia Marilyn Sacheli
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Philosophy Major
English Minor

Jay Smith
Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Philosophy Major

Minor in Philosophy

Jacob Lev Aronin
Bachelor of Science, Highest Distinction
Biological Sciences Major
Philosophy Minor

Kayla Ingrid Caraballo
Bachelor of Science, Highest Distinction
Environmental Studies Major
Philosophy Minor

Shymaa Saad Challoob
Bachelor of Arts, Distinction
Political Science Major
Philosophy Minor

Courtney S Greenfield
Bachelor of Science
Environmental Studies Major
Philosophy Minor

Max Russell McHugh
Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Psychology Major
Philosophy Minor

Kaitlyn G McKenzie
Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Psychology Major
Philosophy Minor

Shengxiang Men
Bachelor of Arts, Distinction
Law Major
Philosophy Minor

Aaliyah S Persaud
Bachelor of Arts
Biological Sciences Major
Philosophy Minor

Matthew Preisigke
Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Psychology Major
Philosophy Minor

Savanna N Reiss
Bachelor of Science, Highest Distinction
Psychology Major
Philosophy Minor

Anatolii Vorsin
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Law Major
Philosophy Minor

Makenna Elizabeth Wanat
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Law Major
Philosophy, Sociology Minor

Olivia Wasnock
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Psychology Major
Philosophy Minor

Richard Zheng
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Political Science Major
Philosophy Minor

Major in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

Isaac Jogues Daudelin
Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics Major
Mathematics Minor

Thomas Joao O’Malley Dias
Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics Major
Philosophy, Environmental Design Minor

Joshua Nicholas Ford
Bachelor of Arts, Distinction
Philosophy, Political Science and Economics Major

Dino C Galanoudis
Bachelor of Arts
Philosophy, Political Science and Economics Major
Global Film Studies Minor

Michael Alexander Hanakis
Bachelor of Arts, Highest Distinction
Philosophy, Political Science and Economics Major
Psychology Minor

Astha Pandey
Bachelor of Arts, Distinction
Philosophy, Political Science and Economics, Media Studies Major

Minor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

Allison Betsabe Merchan
Bachelor of Science, Distinction
Business Administration Major
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Minor

Rhett B Robinson
Bachelor of Arts, Distinction
Political Science Major
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Minor

Xingchen Sui
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology, Anthropology Major
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Minor