Leading the Student Experience
1/10/25

Student Life is committed to supporting the academic and personal development of students attending the 猛料视频.

Career Design Center prepares students for life after college
3/19/25

Our CDC supports students through their journey by helping them explore career possibilities, apply skills, craft a personal narrative and make connections.

Ready to support the UB student experience?
7/16/24

Learn more about Student Life employment opportunities, where you can make a difference and how to apply today.

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  • Leadership
    9/3/24
    At Student Life, our team — and our values — guide us in providing meaningful experiences and high-quality services for 30,000 students.  Our department embraces the tenants of the student affairs profession to enhance student growth and development. 
  • Departments
    9/10/24
    The highly specialized departments within Student Life work together to share insights, build on best practices and provide an expansive array of student-focused services. Additional assistance comes from administrative support units that offer critical resources.
  • Success
    6/6/25
    Divisional Highlights: Celebrating a Year of True Blue Traditions, Commitment and Impact
  • Initiatives
    2/6/25
    “What’s next?” This is the question that drives us each day, as we strive to provide the new experiences, programs and resources that will meet the ever-changing needs of our diverse student body.
  • Stories
    1/18/24
    At UB, every student has a story. We are proud to play an essential role in helping students discover new paths, contribute to their communities and fulfill their lifelong dreams.
Faces & Voices
Brian F. Hamluk with bronze buffalo.
鈥淭he Student Life workplace values the diversity of our learning community: students, staff, and faculty."
12/7/22

Brian Hamluk – Vice President for Student Life

Craig Orcholski headshot.
鈥淎ll of the encouragement and connections I made with others in Student Life while here at UB have shaped my professional development."
4/17/24

Craig Orcholski, Assistant Specialist for the Student Experience, Assessment & Research

Hadar Borden headshot.
鈥淚 love that we develop intentional experiential experiences that allow our students to explore their passions and expand their mindset outside the classroom."
1/24/24

Hadar Borden – Program Director - Startup and Innovation Collaboratory, Student Entrepreneur Development

Derelaine Benton-Smith headshot.
鈥淪tudent Life/Student Health Services is special to me because of the people I get to work with every day, I have worked here for over 10 years and many of my coworkers are like family."
12/7/22

Derelaine Benton-Smith –RN, Health Services

Pam Stephens-Jackson environmental portrait.
鈥淪tudent Life provides opportunities to explore passions and the support to accomplish great things with our students.鈥� Big picture, visionary."
12/7/22

Pam Stephens-Jackson, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Engagement

Kevin Ahuna environmental portrait.
鈥淲orking with student staff who are bright, passionate and insightful and bring invaluable perspectives to their work and UB.鈥�
12/7/22

Kevin Ahuna, Intercultural and Diversity Center Director

Aaron Maracle environmental portrait.
鈥淚 am always surprised at the amount of people who work in Student Life. We have so many people working with students in a wide variety of ways."
12/7/22

Aaron Maracle, Assistant Violence Prevention Specialist, Health Promotion

Brian Hamluk.
鈥淎t the 猛料视频, we are committed to fostering a shared experience where students lead, grow, and inspire 鈥� because thriving at UB not only champions academic success, but celebrates the unforgettable moments and impactful connections that last a lifetime.鈥�
5/20/25

Brian F. Hamluk, Vice President for Student Life

Matt Orlando headshot.
鈥淚 am so happy to see the amount of diversity and representation within Student Life, and appreciate being valued as an LGBTQ+ staff member."
12/7/22

Matt Orlando – Counselor, Counseling Services

Marshall Badger environmental portrait.
鈥淏uilding great relationships has made working in Student Life special."
12/7/22

Marshall Badger, Custodial Support

Jackie Piciulo environmental portrait.
鈥淚t is an honor to have the ability to provide a place for students to learn and grow, and to see the impact of peer-to-peer engagement."
12/7/22

Jackie Piciulo, AOD Harm Reduction Program Coordinator, Health Promotion

Amy Snyder headshot.
鈥淭he most unique aspect of working in Student Life is that it鈥檚 never the same! Each day brings new challenges and rewards."
12/7/22

Amy Snyder – Associate Director for Residential Life, Residential Life

Trung Nguyen headshot.
鈥淓ngaging with students and celebrating their wins makes this job so fulfilling."
1/3/23

Trung Nguyen, Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Success

Michelle Johnson environmental portrait.
鈥淚 consider many of my colleagues friends and enjoy the camaraderie which makes coming to work fun and meaningful.鈥�
1/3/23

Michelle Johnson, Budget Administrator

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