Alice Stielow Wehrung Schmidt, a lifetime member of the Buffalo State Alumni Association, received her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1941, a master’s degree from Columbia University in New York in 1947, and pursued extensive music studies at Nova University in...

A lifelong resident of Western New York, Dr. Kenneth C. Malinowski graduated first in his class from Buffalo State College with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 1969. He continued his education at Yale University, earning a doctoral degree in marine biology. Dr....

A graduate of Buffalo State, Cynthia (Cindy) Steiger Beery completed her bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders in 1974, a master’s degree in deaf education at Canisius College in 1975, and returned to Buffalo State for a master’s degree in Communication...

Recognizing the serious financial obstacles single parents frequently face in completing their education and that a degree can make a significant difference in their lives and the lives of their family, Mr. Idzik and Ms. Osborne established this scholarship to...

A graduate of Buffalo State, Deborah Gallagher Barger completed her bachelor’s degree in Communications in 1976. In the fall of 1978, she left for Washington, DC to pursue a career in journalism and later, a master’s degree in Public Administration at American...

Dr. Dorris M. Closs, ’54, ’61, was an associate dean at Buffalo State College and president of the Erie County Cooperative Extension Service Association at the time of her death March 23, 1983. She is remembered as a dedicated teacher and a warm humane person,...

Dr. Éliane McKee came to Buffalo State College in 1980 upon the completion of her Ph.D. at The Ohio State University where she studied foreign language education and French literature. At Buffalo State College, she immediately perceived the advantage of having the...

Joseph Grande’s interest in the arts began when he was the hunter in his first grade play and was later reinforced when he played the role of Santa Claus in the seventh grade Christmas play and sang in the chorus. Throughout his childhood he enjoyed going to the...

Robert E. Horvat joined Buffalo State College in 1973 as a science education faculty member of the General Science Department (now the Earth Sciences and Science Education Department) with a focus in science education, curriculum, and environmental education. During...

Dr. A. William Vantine graduated from Buffalo State in 1958 with a BSE in elementary education and a MS in 1962 in secondary education: social studies. While at Buffalo State he was a member of the Men’s Track and Field Team. He subsequently received a Doctor of...

A lifelong teacher and educator, Dr. Winifred H. Morrison began her career in the classroom teaching kindergarten, pre-kindergarten and elementary students, later using these experiences as an adjunct professor at the University at Buffalo Graduate School of...

Dr. Yung M. Kim was born in 1937, in Seoul, Korea and received his elementary, secondary, and college education in Seoul, Korea. After serving three years in South Korean Army, he came to the United States in 1961. He received his Ph.D. degree in Economics in 1971...

The Eastman Foundation was established in 2010 by the Stevenson family to provide financial and in-kind support for educational, recreational, and social services with emphasis on the youth and social service organizations in Western New York. The foundation...

Betty and Dean met when they were students at Batavia High School. Dean was unsure of the possibilities of getting a college degree, but with Betty’s encouragement and the fact that she would join him as a Buffalo State student, they both attended and thrived. They...

Eunice Frisbee Mason graduated from Buffalo State College in 1928 with a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics Education. Following her graduation, she taught in Fredonia, NY. The Eunice Frisbee Mason Scholarship was established by Mrs. Mason through a planned gift...

Beulah A. Sowden, ‘90, was a non-traditional student who, following her daughter’s example, decided to earn a college degree. Leslie Anne Sowden, ’83, had attended Buffalo State as an Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) student and earned a degree Criminal...

Troy Lash, the beloved son of Karen and Timmothy Lash, had a great zest for life, an inquisitive nature, and love for those around him. During his brief life, he befriended everyone he met and encouraged them to be the best person possible. Mrs. Zieziula first met...

Frederick A. Jacob attended Buffalo State in the late 1940s, completing his degree in industrial arts education in 1950. Following his graduation, Mr. Jacob worked for Stanley Aviation, developing B-47 bombers, then at Sylvania, working on the team that developed...

Born in Farnham, NY, Geraldine Wasmund graduated from Dunkirk High School. She later graduated from Fredonia Normal School, now Fredonia State College, in 1929. She married Henry C. Schrader and they had two children, Gayle A. Schrader and Donald Schrader, who was...

Horace “Hank” Mann, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of exceptional education, joined Buffalo State in 1953 as the director of the Exceptional Children Education Division and remained a vital part of the campus for the next 57 years. Following...

A native of Utica, New York, Irving (Irv) M. Cowle had few financial resources available to support his desire for an education. Determined to earn a college degree, he enrolled in Buffalo State Teachers College in 1938 as a full-time student and worked his way...

A Buffalo native, originally hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, Jabril Shareef graduated from Buffalo State in August 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts Education. Mr. Shareef was one of the first minority businesses to obtain a developer’s license in the...

John A. Peckham, established the Marjorie Peckham Endowed Scholarship Fund to honor the life of his late wife who is the namesake of this scholarship. Marjorie M. (Lane) Peckham graduated from Buffalo State, then Buffalo State Teacher’s College in 1951 with a...

Joseph Varga and Mary Jean Daly Varga met at Buffalo State College and earned their degrees in Industrial Arts and Home Economics respectively in 1943. They have been active participants in alumni events from modeling in the annual Alumni Association Fashion Show to...

Dr. Judith Bondurant-Utz received her doctorate in special education with an emphasis in early childhood from the University of Cincinnati. She came to Buffalo State in 1977 as a faculty member with the Learning and Behavioral Disorders (LBD) Program in the...

Mr. Kris J. Kraus graduated from Buffalo State in December 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts. While a student he was a member of WBNY 91.3 FM. Following Mr. Kraus’ graduation from Buffalo State, he earned a master’s degree from the University at Buffalo...

Leonard Sikora received his bachelor’s degree in industrial arts education from Buffalo State College in 1950 and subsequently received a master’s degree from the University of Buffalo, graduating magna cum laude. He was an educator for over 40 years, teaching all...

Dr. Pearson was born in Buffalo. She graduated from Bennett High School and had bachelor and master of science degrees in education from Buffalo State College. Dr. Pearson taught at Herbert Hoover Elementary School in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District...

A proud alumna of Buffalo State College and the Educational Opportunity Program, Ms. Ferraro graduated from Buffalo State in 1991 with a BA in English and a BS in Social Work and six years later completed her MS in Student Personnel Administration. Ms. Ferraro...

When Mary Kirsch Boehm came to Buffalo State in 1952, she became an active member of campus life, joining Pi Kappa Rho, the Newman Club, the Psychology Club and Future Teachers of America and serving as the program director for the Upper Class Camp and as editor of...