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SUNY Buffalo State's award-winning student news outlet since 1913

The Record

Howard Cohen assumed the role as president on Aug. 1 in place of former president Aaron Podolefsky, who passed away one week later.

Meet the President: Q&A with Howard Cohen

Andrew Manzella, Co-News Editor September 4, 2013

After the passing of former President Aaron Podolefsky last month, Howard Cohen has taken the reins as interim president at Buffalo State this fall to steer the student body toward academic success. Cohen,...

Classmates-turned-business partners Mustafa Abdo, left, and Aung Kaun Myat, are putting their technological expertise to use in the city's most diverse neighborhood.

Student entrepreneurs reach out to immigrant community

Colleen Young, Associate Culture Editor August 27, 2013

Students’ technology troubles can now be taken care of by the professionals, who may be sitting right next to them in class. Aung Kaung Myat and Mustafa Abdo, both seniors at Buffalo State, celebrated...

Aaron Podolefsky, Buffalo State's eighth president, passed away Aug. 8, concluding his three-year battle with prostate cancer.

Podolefsky loses fight with cancer shortly after resignation

Brandon Schlager, Executive Editor August 27, 2013

Aaron Podolefsky, who announced he would resign as president of SUNY Buffalo State in July, passed away Aug. 8 at his Buffalo home surrounded by friends and family. He was 67. Podolefsky had battled...

Campus safety a hot orientation topic for students, parents

Campus safety a hot orientation topic for students, parents

Andrew Manzella, Co-News Editor August 27, 2013

With new students and faculty coming every year to Buffalo State, education of safety services is key. Past events of violent crime give those on campus good reason to become aware of the services provided...

Elmwood Avenue offers a lively atmosphere for students.

Buffalo State’s neighbors offer intriguing destinations for students

Lauren Coppola, Co-News Editor August 27, 2013

Students new to campus may be unfamiliar with what the area around Buffalo State has to offer. Local businesses near campus allow students to experience new places and eat different types of food. “Buffalo...

Three campus projects receive technology grants

Lauren Coppola, Co-News Editor August 27, 2013

Three project proposals from Buffalo State have been chosen to receive awards for the SUNY 2013 Innovative Instruction Technology Grant Program. “The LOOP project was one of only eight projects in...

Physics teacher program considered among best in country

Lauren Coppola, Co-News Editor August 27, 2013

The physics teacher education program at Buffalo State has been included as one of the best throughout the United States in a report called “Transforming the Preparation of Physics Teachers: A Call to...

President Barack Obama kicked off his tour of upstate New York and western Pennsylvania Thursday with a 30-minute speech at the University at Buffalo's Alumni Arena.

Obama divulges new higher education initiative during visit to UB

Michael Canfield, Associate News Editor August 22, 2013

President Barack Obama delivered his new plan for making a college education more affordable to a packed auditorium at the University at Buffalo Thursday, laying out several new initiatives to the raucous...

The Burchfield Penney Art Center will now debut its new exhibit on Oct. 18, one month after the originally planned date.

Projecting their vision

Brandon Schlager, Executive Editor August 21, 2013

The ambitious vision of one SUNY Buffalo State staffer will illuminate the campus’ “front yard” beginning this fall. The Burchfield Penney Art Center will soon feature a one-of-a-kind, constantly...

Aaron Podolefsky, Buffalo State's eighth president, passed away Aug. 8, concluding his three-year battle with prostate cancer.

Ailing Podolefsky steps down as president

Brandon Schlager, Executive Editor August 20, 2013

Aaron Podolefsky has announced he will step down as president of SUNY Buffalo State, effective July 31, to concentrate on his health. Podolefsky, 67, disclosed in June that he would begin the fall semester...

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