John B. King Jr., SUNY Chancellor
“Interim President Durand’s thoughtful, well-planned vision for Buffalo State is translating into progress,” said State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. “The actions Buffalo State is taking are setting up the university for long-term financial stability and, most importantly, setting students up for maximum success. SUNY has provided more than $10 million of increased annual operating funding for Buffalo State over the last three years, and Dr. Durand and the entire Buffalo State community continue to have my full support and confidence as they take decisive action to shore up the university. A strong Buffalo State is essential to a strong SUNY.”
Linda Dobmeier, Buffalo State Council Chair
“My belief in the Framework for Financial Sustainability and this community’s ability to implement the actions necessary to shore up our university remains as strong as it was on day one. I look forward to the increasingly bright future being laid out ahead of us and am committed to working with Interim President Durand, our faculty and staff, and students to create a stronger Buffalo State.”
Bonita R. Durand, Ph.D., Buffalo State University Interim President
“I am incredibly proud of the progress we are making as a community to strengthen Buffalo State’s education mission and ensure students have the support they need to achieve a degree that will serve them well throughout their lives. I remain confident in our ability — with the support of SUNY, elected leaders and community partners — to take the necessary steps that will maintain our university’s position as a leader in higher education.”