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Visual Arts Programs at Buffalo State Receive National Accreditation
Thursday, May 31, 2007

Buffalo State's programs in the visual arts have all received accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).  [more…] 

Buffalo State's Hordge Races to Pair of National Championships
Saturday, May 26, 2007

OSHKOSH, WI--Willie Hordge (Buffalo/Forestbrook TX) captured Buffalo State's fourth-ever NCAA Division III Track & Field Championship today at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and then just over an hour later, he won the fifth. [more…] 

Buffalo State's Hordge Cruises to NCAA Finals in 100-Meter Dash
Friday, May 25, 2007

OSHKOSH, WI--Buffalo State junior Willie Hordge (Buffalo/Forestbrook TX) raced to the front of the pack in his event for the second consecutive day, advancing to tomorrow's finals in the 100-meter dash with the top time of the day at the NCAA Division III Track & Field Championships at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. [more…] 

Hordge Leads Bengals on Opening Day of NCAA Division III Track & Field Championships
Thursday, May 24, 2007

OSHKOSH, Wisc.--Willie Hordge (Buffalo/Forestbrook TX) led three Buffalo State athletes competing in the opening day of the NCAA Division III Track & Field Championships today at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. [more…] 

Buffalo State College Honors Student from Ghana
Tuesday, May 22, 2007

"I can't help but reach out to people who are going through what I experienced" are the words of Angela Cruz, a native of Ghana, Africa, as she describes her life in Africa and why she is able to juggle numerous volunteer activities while being a mother, working as a bank teller and being an honor student at Buffalo State College. [more…] 

Rome Prize Fellowship Awarded to Buffalo State Grad
Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Jana Dambrogio, Buffalo State 2000 Art Conservation graduate, is one of 30 emerging artists and scholars worldwide to be selected for the 2007-2008 Rome Prize fellowship to study in the ancient city.  [more…] 

Buffalo State College Champions Engineers of the Future
Tuesday, May 22, 2007

The New York State Education Department has awarded Buffalo State College a grant of nearly $1.7 million to develop and conduct a free summer program to train teachers in skills and techniques to help middle and high school level students not only pass rigorous pre-engineering courses but also excite interest in engineering as a career path. [more…] 

Four Bengals Selected to Compete at NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Sunday, May 20, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS--The NCAA announced its selections for the Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships today, and Buffalo State's Willie Hordge (Buffalo/Forestbrook TX), Toya Edwards (Brooklyn/Clara Barton), LaVonne Barfield (Rochester/Wilson Magnet) and Tenisha Jones (Rochester/Wilson Magnet) will all compete at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh later this week. [more…] 

Grant to Further Study of Energy Conversion
Thursday, May 10, 2007

National Grid, Ferguson Electric, and Robson & Woese have generously awarded a grant to Dr. Ilya Grinberg, professor, Technology, Buffalo State College, for the purchase of power electronics and variable speed drives equipment that will further enhance the college's state-of-the-art power/machines laboratory. The equipment is essential to the study and research of energy conversion in industrial applications.  [more…] 

Esteemed Supplier Donates to Art Conservation Program
Thursday, May 10, 2007

Buffalo State College's prestigious Art Conservation program - one of only three such accredited degree-granting graduate programs in the country - has received a comprehensive collection of artist materials from renowned international art supplier, Kremer Pigmente of Germany. [more…] 

Women's Hockey Team Honors Individuals at Annual Banquet
Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Buffalo State's women's hockey team held its end-of-the-year banquet on Saturday at the Pearl Street Grill and recognized several individuals with various team awards.  [more…] 

Buffalo State Athletics Honors Annual Award Winners
Tuesday, May 08, 2007

The Buffalo State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics honored its major award winners last night at its annual awards banquet at the Holiday Inn - Amherst. [more…] 

Softball Trio Adds Regional Accolades
Tuesday, May 08, 2007

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its All-Region softball teams today, recognizing three Buffalo State players on the All-Northeast team. Jolene Banach (Cheektowaga/ Maryvale) and Aimee Fisher (Hamburg/ Frontier) earned second team honors, and Laurie Hutten (Tonawanda/ Kenmore West) was selected to the third team. [more…] 

Track Athletes Willie Hordge and Toya Edwards
Monday, May 07, 2007

For the second-consecutive week, track athletes Willie Hordge (Buffalo/ Forestbrook TX) and Toya Edwards (Brooklyn/ Clara Barton) were named the Buffalo State Co-Athletes of the Week, as both were three-time New York State Champions this past weekend. Hordge, a junior health and wellness major, won the 200-meter dash with an NCAA qualifying time of 21.29 and had a provisional qualifying time winning the 400-meter dash in 48.06. He also anchored the winning 4x100-meter relay team the had a provisional time of 41.68. Edwards, a freshman health and wellness major, also won the 100-meter with a provisional time of 12.29, won the 200-meter with a provisional time of 24.95, and anchored the 4x100-meter winners that also had a provisional and school record time of 48.28. Hordge and Edwards were also named the New York State Track Athletes of the Year in the male and female categories respectively. [more…] 

Lyons, Parker Earn SUNYAC Women's Lacrosse Honors
Monday, May 07, 2007

FREDONIA, NY—Buffalo State’s Katie Lyons (Williamsville/ Williamsville North) and Ashley Parker (Watertown/ Watertown) garnered Second Team honors today as the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announced its Women’s Lacrosse All-Conference teams for the 2007 season.  [more…] 

Three Bengals Capture All-SUNYAC Softball Honors
Monday, May 07, 2007

FREDONIA, NY—Buffalo State’s Jolene Banach (Cheektowaga/ Maryvale), Laurie Hutten (Tonawanda/ Kenmore West), and Aimee Fisher (Hamburg/ Frontier) were recognized today as the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announced its Softball All-Conference team for the 2007 season.  [more…] 

Track & Field Sets Three School Records and Captures Eight Titles at State Championships
Saturday, May 05, 2007

BROCKPORT, NY--Buffalo State set three new school records and captured eight titles at the NYSCTC Championships today at Special Olympics Stadium in Brockport. The men finished fourth of 15 teams, and the women were fifth of 16. Head Coach Eugene Lewis was voted the NYSCTC Women's Coach of the Year. Willie Hordge (Buffalo/Forrestbrook TX) was named the Male Runner of the Year, and Toya Edwards (Brooklyn/Clara Barton) was the Female Runner and Rookie of the Year. [more…] 

Softball Falls Short Against Plattsburgh; Eliminated from SUNYAC Championships
Saturday, May 05, 2007

CORTLAND, NY—Plattsburgh (31-11) used a three-run homerun in the fifth-inning to vault in front of Buffalo State (27-11) and pulled away to claim a 6-3 victory to eliminate the Bengals from the SUNYAC Championships today at Cortland. [more…] 

Track & Field Opens New York State Championships
Friday, May 04, 2007

BROCKPORT, NY--Buffalo State competed in the first official day of the NYSCTC Championships today at Brockport's Special Olympics Stadium. After one day of competition, the men are fifth of 14 teams, and the women are 11th. [more…] 

Softball Downs Cortland, Geneseo to Stay Alive at SUNYACs
Friday, May 04, 2007

CORTLAND, NY--Buffalo State (27-10) stayed alive in the double-elimination SUNYAC championship with an upset win over top-seeded Cortland, 5-1, ending the Red Dragons’ 23-game winning streak in the opener, and then made short work of Geneseo, eliminating the Knights with a 9-1, five-inning win, today at Cortland. [more…] 

Brockport Stuns Softball in Opening Game of SUNYACs
Thursday, May 03, 2007

CORTLAND, NY—Buffalo State (25-10) jumped out to a 7-0 first-inning lead, but Brockport (28-11) answered with five home runs, including a seventh-inning grand slam to shock the Bengals with a 12-10 victory in the first round of the SUNYAC Championships at Cortland today. [more…] 

Women’s Lacrosse Season Ends With Loss to Brockport, 12-10
Tuesday, May 01, 2007

BUFFALO, NY—Buffalo State (10-5/2-5) surrendered a two-goal lead early in the second half to drop its season finale to Brockport (11-3/6-1), 12-10, today at Coyer Field. [more…]