Lauren Hambidge

Lauren Hambidge joined the Graduate School in September 2026. In her role, she is responsible for functions related to records processing and degree clearance, such as transfer credit and advanced standing, leaves of absence, withdrawals, statute extensions, admissions to candidacy, and supplemental degrees.

Lauren has over a decade of experience in higher education, in advising and administration. Before joining the Graduate School, she spent several years at the University at Buffalo, concluding her tenure there as the Assistant Director of Curriculum in Undergraduate Education.

Lauren earned her bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and her master’s degree in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Athletic Administration from the University of North Florida.