Student Awards
2022
Nicholas M. Stanford
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
Bachelor of Music, Music Education
2021
Gabriella J. McKinley
Bachelor of Arts, Theater
2020
Vanessa C. Schieble
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
2019
Allison R. Torsey
Bachelor of Arts, Physics
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
2018
Andrew J. Butt
Bachelor of Arts, English
2017
Jon L. Battison
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology
2016
Saša E. Vann
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Hospitality Administration
2015
James A. Martin
Bachelor of Science
2014
Timea Kernacova
Bachelor of Science
2013
Jessica J. Stabell
Bachelor of Arts
2012
Gabriela Moreno
Bachelor of Arts
2011
Stephanie N. Berberick
Bachelor of Arts
Watoii T. Rabii
Bachelor of Arts
2010
Sarah E. Fehskens
Bachelor of Arts
Angela R. Lambrix
Bachelor of Science
2009
Jenelle N. Orosz
Bachelor of Science
Huewayne A. Watson
Bachelor of Arts
2008
Natale R. Sciolino
Bachelor of Science
Matthew R. Tarasek
Bachelor of Arts
2007
Leah L. Pratt
Bachelor of Science in Education
2006
Nicole G. Maiorana
Bachelor of Arts
2005
Francisco A. Lopez
Bachelor of Arts
2004
Kevin A. Reynolds
Bachelor of Science
2003
Viktoriya Magid
Bachelor of Arts
2002
Timothy G. Zgliczynski
Bachelor of Science in Education
2001
Starr Rae Wooden
Bachelor of Technology
2000
Ayanna Sholá Perrin
Bachelor of Science in Education
1999
Yolanda M. Solίs
Bachelor of Arts
1997
John Litz
Bachelor of Science
1994
Bonnie Rice
Bachelor of Science
1993
Opal A. McFarlane
Bachelor of Arts
1992
Sean S. Bradley
Bachelor of Science
1991
Susan M. Weaver
Bachelor of Science in Education
2022
Solomon Joseph
Master of Science, Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration
2021
I’Jaz J. Eberhardt
Master of Science, Multidisciplinary Studies (Data Science and Analytics Track)
2020
Christine J. Garas
Master of Science in Education, Literacy Specialist (Birth‒Grade 2)
2019
Win Min Thant
Master of Science, Multidisciplinary Studies
2018
Lyndsay M. Raymond
Master of Science, Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration
2017
Heather J. McCarthy
Master of Arts, Multidisciplinary Studies
2016
Ashley L. Weselak
Master of Science in Education, English Education
2015
Ted J. Mallwitz
Master of Science
2014
Daniel E. Frontera
Master of Science
2013
Ismet Mamnoon
Master of Science
2012
Katie M. Sclafani
Master of Science in Education
2011
Justin L. Wojcik
Master of Science
2010
Rachel K. Berg
Master of Science in Education
2009
Diego E. Uribe Larach
Master of Science
2008
Brian D. Dubenion
Master of Science
2007
Ruoqiu Wu
Master of Arts
2006
Timothy G. Zgliczynski
Master of Science in Education
2005
Suzanna J. Ramos
Master of Science
2004
María González
Master of Science
2003
René A. Kauder
Master of Science
2002
Jeanne M. Burns
Master of Science in Education
2001
Vickie L. Rubin
Master of Science in Education
2000
Tania D. Diaz
Master of Science in Education
1999
Tammi S. Rogers
Master of Science
Community, Faculty-Staff, Student Awards
2022
Todd W. Brason, '85
Gary M. Brost
2015
Howard A. Zemsky
2014
Alphonso O'Neil-White
2009
Dominique Z. Gabriel, ’09
2008
Arlene F. Kaukus, ’75
2007
Matthew A. Levin-Stankevich, ’07
Jody B. Ulrich, ’82
2002
Brenda Williams McDuffie, ’74
2001
Walter B. Holland Jr.
2000
Arnold B. Gardner
1998
Ross B. Kenzie
Olivia Smith-Blackwell
1996
Donald P. Quinlan, ’53
1994
D. Bruce Johnstone
2021
Hon. Byron W. Brown, '83
Mayor of Buffalo, New York
Lecturer, Political Science and Public Administration, Buffalo State College
Ross B. Kenzie
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Goldome Bank
Buffalo State College Council Emeritus
2020
Say Yes to Education Buffalo
David Rust, Executive Director, Accepting
2018
Hon. Brian M. Higgins, '85
2017
Paul J. Lamparelli, '82
2015
James Brandys, '71, '73
2014
Aaron Podolefsky (posthumously)
2012
Linda A. Dobmeier, ’71
Kaitlyn M. Beachner, ’12
2011
John T. and Susan Hoskins
2009
Gary M. Brost
Benjamin M. Zuffranieri, ’80
2008
Eunice A. Lewin
2006
William J. Magavern II
2003
Rev. Msgr. John C. Weimer
2002
Edna M. Lindemann
1990
Margaret Wendt Foundation
1988
Herbert F. Darling Jr.
1987
Murray Light
1986
Mario M. Cuomo
1985
Hon. William B. Hoyt
1984
U.S. Rep. Jack Kemp
1983
Charles G. Blaine
Paul G. Bulger
1982
Hon. Arthur O. Eve
Whitworth Ferguson
1981
Kate B. Wallis
1980
Mildred K. Campbell
Stephen R. Greco
1978
Florence Baugh
1977
Katheryne Thomas Whittemore
1976
William Donaldson
E. Dent Lackey
1975
Robert Millonzi
1973
Ersa Poston
1972
Hon. Perry B. Duryea Jr.
1971
Frank Sedita
Faculty-Staff Awards
2022
Robert J. Warren II
Professor, Biology
2019
Jevon D. Hunter
Woods-Beals Endowed Chair in Urban Education
Associate Professor, School of Education
2016
Stephani M. Foraker
Associate Professor, Psychology
Sarbani Banerjee
Professor, Computer Information System
2015
Bridget María Chesterton
History and Social Studies Education
Amy M. McMillan
Biology
2014
Michael G. MacLean
Psychology
2011
Christopher M. Pennuto
Biology
Robert L. Wood
Design
2010
Gary S. Solar
Earth Sciences and Science Education
Gregory J. Wadsworth
Biology
2008
Robert P. Delprino
Psychology
2007
Howard M. Reid
Psychology
Karen Sands-O’Connor
English
Jill K. Singer
Earth Sciences and Science Education
*Names and titles are listed as current on the date the award was given.
2020
Kimberly A. Kline,
Professor, Higher Education Administration
2019
Aaron N. Shugar
Andrew W. Mellon Professor, Garman Art Conservation
2018
Jevon D. Hunter
Woods-Beals Endowed Chair in Urban Education
Associate Professor, School of Education
*Names and titles are listed as current on the date the award was given.
2022
Elizabeth A. Stevens
Senior Academic Adviser, Muriel A. Howard Honors Program
2020
Susan E. Maguire
Associate Professor, Anthropology
Bruce G. Bryski
Associate Professor, Communication
Lisa Berglund
Chair and Professor, English
2018
Neil P. O'Donnell
Senior EOP Counselor, Educational Opportunity Program
2017
Jude M. A. Jayatilleke
Senior Academic Adviser, Educational Opportunity Program
Holly V. Quicksey
Director, Educational Pipeline Initiatives
2016
William Ortega
Senior Academic Adviser, Educational Opportunity Program
2015
Kimberly A. Blessing
Philosophy and Humanities
2013
Anthony J. W. Chase
School of Arts and Humanities
Awilda Ramos Zagarrigo
Exceptional Education
2012
Kelly G. Boos
School of Natural and Social Sciences
2011
Joseph I. Zawicki
Earth Sciences and Science Education
2010
Amy M. McMillan
Biology
2008
Emma J. McFayden
Educational Opportunity Program
Lori L. Till
Hospitality and Tourism
2007
Dwight D. Hennessy
Psychology
2004
Leslie K. Day
Elementary Education and Reading
2003
Maureen A. Smith
Exceptional Education
2001
Michaelene M. Meger
Exceptional Education
Evelyn Rosario
Educational Opportunity Program
1999
Ronald D. Smith
Communication
1998
Robert W. Brock
Fine Arts
1997
Lily M. Bink
Educational Opportunity Program
Barbara Ann Sherman
Computer Information Systems
1996
Proves R. Banks
Technology
Roslyn A Berkovitz
Educational Opportunity Program
Emile C. Netzhammer III
Communication
Ottilie M. Woodruff
Educational Opportunity Program
1994
Shirley Bennett-Fenty
Academic Skills Center
Linda Chalker-Scott
Biology
George T. Hole
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Stephen F. Saracino
Design
1993
Robert Clark
Computer Information Systems
Sharon F. Cramer
Exceptional Education
Marianne C. Ferguson
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Karen L. Johnson
Academic Skills Center
1991
Sarah Slavin
Political Science
1992
Roswell Park IV
Lifelong Learning
1989
Linda K. Gleckel
Exceptional Education
James D. Haynes
Biology
1988
Thomas A. Donovan
Chemistry
Raymond W. Waxmonsky
Geography
1986
Richard J. Foster
Geosciences
S. James Jakiel
English
*Names and titles are listed as current on the date the award was given.
2021
Amy M. McMillan
Director, Muriel A. Howard Honors Program
2019
Lisa T. Morrison-Fronckowiak
Director, Student Accessibility Services
2017
Jennifer S. Hunt
Associate Professor, Psychology
2013
Lynn C. Sommerstein
Exceptional Education
2010
Charles R. Bachman
English
2009
Gail V. Wells
Student Life Office
2007
Wanda M. Davis
Student Personnel Administration
2006
Lori V. Quigley
Elementary Education and Reading
2004
Hilary I. Sternberg
E. H. Butler Library
2003
Kevin J. Railey
English
2001
Geraldine E. Bard
English
2000
Lucy Andrus
Art Education
*Names and titles are listed as current on the date the award was given.
2018
Amy D. Rockwell
Associate Librarian, E. H. Butler Library
2001
Donna J. Davidoff
E. H. Butler Library
1996
Marilyn C. Kihl
E. H. Butler Library
Hilary I. Sternberg
E. H. Butler Library
1995
Albert F. Riess
E. H. Butler Library
1987
Sr. Martin Joseph Jones
E. H. Butler Library
1986
Mary C. Hall
E. H. Butler Library
*Names and titles are listed as current on the date the award was given.
2023
Mark Fulk
Associate Professor, English
Alexander Y. Karatayev
Professor and Director, Great Lakes Center
Peter J. Ramos
Associate Professor, English
2022
Arjun K. Pathak
Assistant Professor, Physics
Christopher M. Pennuto
Professor, Biology
2021
Saquib M. Ahmed
Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology
Guanqiu Qi
Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems
2017
Hongliang Xu
Professor, Mathematics
2015
Carol A. DeNysschen
Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics
Ruth X. Guo
Computer Information Systems
2013
Jill M. Gradwell
History and Social Studies Education
Howard P. Riessen
Biology
2012
Ilya Y. Grinberg
Technology
Kenneth J. Orosz
History and Social Studies Education
2010
Dwight A. Hennessy
Psychology
2009
Valentin E. Brimkov
Mathematics
Michael J. De Marco
Physics
2008
Jozef Bajus
Design
2007
Gerard J. Puccio
Creative Studies
Zhang Jie
Sociology
2006
Richard J. Herdlein
Student Personnel Administration
2005
Pamela Schuetze
Psychology
2004
Gerhard J. Falk
Sociology
Carol B. Kirby
Modern and Classical Languages
2002
James L. Palermo
Educational Foundations
Thomas J. Reigstad
English
2001
William F. Wieczorek
Center for Health and Social Research
2000
Maria Assad
Modern and Classical Languages
Harish Sikka
Great Lakes Center for Environmental Research and Education
1999
Stephen F. Phelps
Elementary Education and Reading
1998
H. G. Parsa
Nutrition, Hospitality, and Fashion
Gregory W. Ebert
Chemistry
Ann C. Colley
English
1997
Kimberley N. Irvine
Geography and Planning
P. Rudolph Mattai
Educational Foundations
Charles Mancuso
Performing Arts
1996
Joseph M. Kelly
Business
F. Christopher Tahk
Art Conservation
Jurgis Karuza Jr.
Psychology
1995
Robert L. Wood
Design
1991
Ann C. Colley
English
1988
Joseph R. Piccillo
Art Education
1987
Hadar Isseroff
Biology
1986
Sidney J. Parnes
Creative Studies Education
Edward M. Schulman
Chemistry
James R. Spotila
Biology
*Names and titles are listed as current on the date the award was given.
2023
Andrea Hoehman
Administrative Assistant 1, Exceptional Education
Julie Wholf
Administrative Assistant 1, Elementary Education, Literacy and Educational Leadership
Kevin Williams
Associate Professor, Earth Sciences
2022
Mark A. Norris
Web Administration Associate Director and Editor, Marketing and Communications Office
2021
Todd R. Benzin
Educational Technology Specialist, Instructional Design and Distance Learning
James E. Cercone
Associate Professor, English
Carol A. DeNysschen
Chair and Professor, Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics
2020
Maria I. Garrett,
Foreign Language Assistant, Modern and Classical Languages
Bernadette K. Gilliam
Assistant Director, Events Management Office
Margaret T. Letzelter
Executive Assistant to the Dean, Graduate School
Deborah A. Silverman
Chair and Associate Professor, Communication
2019
Meredeth A. Lavelle
Program Manager, Garman Art Conservation Department
Bhakti Sharma
Associate Professor, Art and Design
Connie F. Cook
Director, Financial Aid Office
2018
Lisa Marie Anselmi
Chair and Associate Professor, Anthropology
Dianne S. McCarthy
Associate Professor, Elementary Education, Literacy, and Educational Leadership
Catherine S. McCoy
Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding), Educational Opportunity Program
2017
Bruce A. Fox
University Photographer, RITE Services
Rebecca Tate
Lecturer, Hospitality and Tourism
Jon J. Lines
Lecturer, Political Science
Amy M. McMillan
Associate Professor, Biology
2016
Paula J. Mis
Assistant to the Director, Accounts Payable and Travel Services
Laura A. Hill Rao
Coordinator, Volunteer and Service-Learning
2015
Stephen E. Gareau
Computer Information Systems
2014
Michele Ninacs
English, College Writing Program
2013
Kelly M. Frothingham
Geography and Planning
2012
A. Paul Reynolds
Computing and Technology Services
2011
Denise M. Zenicki
School of Arts and Humanities
2010
Modupe A. Akin-Deko
Counseling Center
Margaret A. Hatfield
E. H. Butler Library
Craig G. Werner
English
2009
Marcia D. Burns
Modern and Classical Languages
Heather D. Maldonado
Academic Standards and Intervention
Kathleen M. O’Brien
Hospitality and Tourism
2007
Debra B. Howard
Sociology
Sean D. Hudson
Registrar’s Office
Kaylene D. Waite
Instructional Resources
2006
Stephen A. Chris
Counseling Center
Warren J. Hoffman
Financial Aid Office
Samuel Lunetta
University Police
2005
Kathleen M. Babcock
E. H. Butler Library
John L. DeNisco
Business
Joan L. McCool
Counseling Center
Peter J. Sowiski
Fine Arts
Robert N. Spaner
Center for Development of Human Services
Kathryn A. Ward
Alumni Affairs
2004
Gail F. Maloney
Intercollegiate Athletics
2003
Judith A. Miller
Registrar’s Office
David J. Ross
Instructional Resources Center
Richard L. Saddleson
Campus Services and Facilities
Gwendolyn Veira
SABRE Project
2002
Jerry S. Boyes
Intercollegiate Athletics
Susan P. Kendt
Faculty of Arts and Humanities Dean’s Office
Therese M. Locher
Purchasing Office
Diana M. McNerney
Art Conservation Department
2001
Thomas E. Coates
Events Management
Beverly J. MacKenzie
Human Resource Management
Tim G. Ngo
Copy Center
2000
Nadine P. Carvelli
Elementary Education and Reading
John J. Freidhoff
Great Lakes Center
Nancy Terreri
Dean of Students’ Office
1999
Debra A. Heisler
Faculty of Natural and Social Sciences, Dean’s Office
Gay E. Hardoby
Human Resource Management
Carole E. Schaus
Registrar’s Office
1998
Donna L. Brooks
Registrar’s Office
Carolyn S. Fusco
Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Dean’s Office
Stephen S. Mangione
Instructional Resources Center
Stephanie Zuckerman-Aviles
Career Development Center
1997
Joseph W. Ball
Campus Services
John D. Lysek
Campus Services
Angeline M. Price
Weigel Health Center
Gail V. Wells
Minority Student Services
1996
Janice D. Mazurek
Geography and Planning
Scot R. Eckert
Physical Plant
Mae F. Moses
Physical Plant
Jerrold J. Richmond Jr.
Physical Plant
1995
Judith L. Janus
Exceptional Education
Florence D. Johnson
Academic Skills Center
Diane E. Salvamoser
Art Education
Alice H. Sullivan
Weigel Health Center
1994
Gussie Cranford
Custodial Services
Thomas Laudico
Maintenance Equipment Building System
Marianne R. Savino
Academic Skills Center
Frank Wenske
Physical Plant
1993
Patricia A. Sullivan
Lifelong Learning
1990
Karen L. Jurewicz
Space Management
1989
Edward O. Smith Jr.
History and Social Studies Education
1987
Jack C. Brueckman Jr.
Small Business Development Center
David A. Burdette
Budget
*Names and titles are listed as current on the date the award was given.
2021
Karen O'Quin
Professor, Psychology
2018
Howard M. Reid
Professor, Psychology
2012
Douglas P. Easton
Professor, Biology
*Names and titles are listed as current on the date the award was given.
2022
Andrew I. Hashey
Associate Professor, Exceptional Education
Arlesa J. Shephard
Associate Professor, Fashion and Textile Technology
2021
Keunyoung Oh
Chair and Associate Professor, Fashion and Textile Technology
2019
Atta A. Ceesay
Associate Professor, Political Science
Thomas D. White
Professor, Biology
Julie A. Wieczkowski
Associate Professor, Anthropology
Lorena D. Mathien
Associate Professor, Business
2018
Maria D. Pacheco
Associate Professor, Chemistry
Cynthia A. Burnett
Associate Professor, Creative Studies
Jason D. Grinnell
Chair and Associate Professor, Philosophy
2017
Daniel M. Blum
Lecturer, History and Social Studies Education
Susan M. Keller-Mathers
Associate Professor, Center for Studies in Creativity
Angela L. Patti
Assistant Professor, Exceptional Education
2016
Lynn M. Boorady
Chair and Associate Professor, Fashion and Textile Technology
Jon Michael Fox
Lecturer, Center for Studies in Creativity
Eric R. Dolph
Assistant Professor, Interior Design
2015
Barish Ali
English
Lynne M. Scalia
Business
Jonathan L. Thornton
Art Conservation
Kevin K. Williams
Earth Sciences and Science Education
2014
John F. Cabra
Center for Studies in Creativity
Catherine Lange
Earth Sciences and Science Education
2013
Dwight A. Hennessy
Psychology
Lisa A. Rafferty
Exceptional Education
2010–2011
Gary W. Pettibone
Biology
2010
Stephen J. Vermette
Geography and Planning
2009
James Mayrose
Technology
2008
Jean M. DiPirro
Psychology
Nanci M. Monaco
Educational Foundations
2007
R. Bruce Baum
Exceptional Education
James F. Hamm
Art Conservation
2006
Andrew J. Kahn
Theater
Gary S. Solar
Earth Sciences and Science Education
2005
James R. Maxwell
Business
2003
Scott L. Johnson
Criminal Justice
Jill M. Norvilitis
Psychology
2002
Zhang Jie
Sociology
2001
Susan M. Leist
English
2000
Lucy Andrus
Art Education
Deborah L. Hovland
Modern and Classical Languages
1998
Geraldine E. Bard
English
Sharon L. Raimondi
Exceptional Education
1996
M. Katherine C. Sacca
Exceptional Education
1995
Robert P. Delprino
Psychology
Kathleen Mallea
History and Social Studies Education
Diane L. Ryndak
Exceptional Education
1994
Marianne C. Ferguson
Philosophy and Religious Studies
1986
Francis S. Lestingi
Physics
Howard M. Reid
Psychology
*Names and titles are listed as current on the date the award was given.