News Clips August 24-30, 2015
Buffalo State and its students, faculty, staff, and alumni are making news. The following articles appeared in the media the week of August 24-30, 2015. Please note that links may expire or change as news outlets archive stories.
August 24
WGRZ: Buffalo State named a 'Best Bang for the Buck College'
The Sun: Simmons to throw out first pitch at Bisons game (Buffalo State alum, Jake Simmons, featured)
August 25
Niagara Frontier Publications: Buffalo State named 'Best Bang for the Buck College' by Washington Monthly (President Conway-Turner quoted)
WKBW: Buffalo State College welcomes largest freshman class ever (President Conway-Turner quoted)
WIVB: Largest freshman class ever moves into Buffalo State (President Conway-Turner quoted)
WBFO: Buffalo State’s freshman class largest in school’s history; affordability is key (President Conway-Turner and incoming students, Dana Fraser and Aminah Rivera quoted)
WIVB: Buffalo State College prepares to welcome students back to campus
WKBW: Local financial experts: 'Don't panic' over Dow (William Ganley, Professor of Economics and Finance, quoted)
Buffalo News: Kyle Bradstreet has made it from Buff State to Hollywood ... with some help from Tom Fontana (Buffalo State alumni, Kyle Bradstreet and Tom Fontana, featured)
Buffalo News: College reunion re-establishes team (written by Buffalo State alum, Nancy Jo Eckerson)
August 26
TWC News: Professor Plans to Discuss WDBJ Killings with Journalism Students (Joseph Marren, Professor and Chair of Communications, quoted)
West Seneca Bee: On the Campus (Buffalo State Class of 2015 West Seneca residents listed)
Syracuse.com: NYS Fair's Cheryl Lavin: There's no place like the Art and Home Center (Buffalo State alum, Cheryl Lavin, featured)
West Seneca Bee: Spindle items (Buffalo state mentioned)
August 27
TWC News: Strong Social Media Response to WDBJ Shooting (Jack Karlis, Assistant Professor of Communication, quoted)
Buffalo News: Pulaski association to honor 15 educators of Polish descent (Wanda Slawinska, Associate Liberian of Butler Library, mentioned)
The Courier: High Achievers (Buffalo State Dean's list students mentioned)
Buffalo News: Inquiry is emphasis of new charter school (Buffalo State alum, Bridgitte B. Griffin, mentioned)
WBFO: For freshmen, adjusting to college life brings challenges (Buffalo State mentioned)
August 28
WGRZ: NYSP To Create Sexual Assault Victims Unit (President Conway-Turner quoted)
Buffalo News: Life’s anxieties easier when shared (Joan McCool, Director of the Counseling Center, quoted)
WGRZ: The Upstate/Downstate Divide (Bruce Fisher, Professor of Economics and Finance, quoted)
WKBW: WNY to secede from NYS, become New Amsterdam? (Bruce Fisher, Professor of Economics and Finance, quoted)
Niagara Frontier Publications: Helwig announces re-election campaign (Buffalo State alum, Larry Helwig, featured)
Niagara Frontier Publications: Grand Island: Gus Macker hoops tourney (Buffalo State alum, Corey McGowan, mentioned)
Buffalo State: Garden Notes (Buffalo State mentioned)
August 29
Buffalo News: Parents need support, too, as children’s college careers begin (Joan McCool, Director of the Counseling Center, quoted)
Buffalo News: Rejuvenated Bengals hope to feed off last season’s successes (Jerry Boyes, Director and Head Football Coach, quoted)
Buffalo News: Talented musicians get Lewiston Jazz Festival off to a good start (Buffalo State student band mentioned)
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Local artist hosting solo show at River Art Gallery (Buffalo state alum, Len Rusin, featured)
August 30
WGRZ: Enrollment levels off at SUNY schools (President Conway-Turner quoted)
Buffalo News: Simmons throws strike on mound (Buffalo State alum, Jake Simmons, featured)