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Former NBC's "Today" show co-anchor Hoda Kotb takes the Center for the Arts mainstage as the final speaker of UB's 2025-26 Distinguished Speakers series.  
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A conversation with Hoda Kotb

Kotb spoke to The Spectrum and UB students in a group Q&A format prior to her speech Tuesday night, touching on her 17-year long history on the “Today” show as a former co-anchor, the resilient people she met and how light moments can still be found in the often-heartbreaking world of journalism.


UB Stampede Red Line bus.
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UB Stampede: Friend or Foe?

As UB’s transportation system, UB Stampede aims to connect students with every part of campus. Students disagree, believing that it continuously falls short in delivering fast and efficient transportation.  


Posters of Center for Assistive Technology inside of University at Buffalo
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“A hidden gem”: the Center for Assistive Technology

Assistive technology is vital for the disability community, ranging from a pencil grip for individuals who struggle with fine motor skills to a speech-generating device used by individuals with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Assistive technology is significant in making the lives of disabled individuals easier, from low-tech to high-tech services.


Kevin Olusola sat down with The Spectrum to talk about navigating new life experiences with family, discipline and inspiration throughout.
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A conversation with Kevin Olusola

Grammy-winning acapella group Pentatonix member and a solo artist,  Kevin Olusola pioneered a unique art of “celloboxing.” A blend of classical cello playing and beatboxing, “cellboxing” doesn’t quite fit anywhere — a central aspect in Olusola’s first solo album, “Dawn of a Misfit.” 



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