We're Proud

Our students' academic achievements and their accomplishments in professional areas, athletics, and service to the campus and the community are something to be proud of. Please join us in congratulating the following students for their outstanding efforts.

Academics

  • Justin Vernold and Carla Young (Journalism) participated in the Dow-Jones summer internship in 2007
  • Tiffany Ciolek (Communicatino Studies), Siobhan McCollum (Communication Studies) and Krista Wierzbicki (Public Communication) were among eight recipients of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence among graduates in 2004
  • A.C. Adornatto (Journalism 2000) served as student speaker at graduation ceremonies
  • Amy Strauss (Journalism) participated in the Dow-Jones online internship in 1998
  • Michelle Dollinger, Mary Pasciak and John Maloney (Journalism) participated in Buffalo News internships
  • Faizan Haq (Master's candidate in Public Relations Management) has published a book review on "Islam Under Siege: Living Dangerously in a Post-Honor World." The review was published by the World Security Network. (Spring 2004)

Professional

  • Aaron MacPherson (Broadcasting, 2004) directed and produced a video broadcast during Spring 2004 on MTV2 ("Headbanger's Ball"), MTV Europe, and Fuse (a music cable network in Canada). The video is a performance of "We Are Those People" by the band Herod. The video also is part of a DVD being released by SONY Music. 

College and Community Service

  • Michael St. Rose (Public Communication) was elected President of United Students Government for 2007-08. He previously served as USG treasurer
  • Todd Espinosa (Broadcasting, 2004) was elected as President of United Students Govermment for 2004-05. He previously served as USG vice president. (Spring 2004)

Athletics

  • Krista Wierzbicki (Public Communication, 2004) was named to the Academic All-District Women's Volleyball Second Team (College Sports Information directors of America recognition for GPA of 3.9, starting setter and team captain. She also holds Buffalo State's single season record (2003-4) for 1,247 assists and the school career record for 3,821 assists and 205 aces. (Fall 2003)