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Community 101 gets a $400,000 stamp of approval

John R. Oishei Foundation Grant sets the college up to expand the program over 4 years of learning

As of Wednesday, February 17, the face of Medaille College’s undergraduate program at the Buffalo campus will never be the same. On this day it was announced that the John R. Oishei Foundation will provide the school with a $400,000 grant over three years to support project EQUIP, an integrated four-year learning sequence that focuses on community-based, experiential learning. Full story

Kickin' It: Wake Up... It's in your hands, make it count

Please be aware: I live in a glass house where stones, among other things, are not allowed to be thrown (publicly). Without students there can be no professors. Without professors there can be no students. Without either of these, knowledge would cease to exist.

Declining balance plan expanding

Additional services will be added to include fourth floor cafe purchases and sales tax savings

In addition to being able to make purchases in the Sullivan Center and the Snack Shop, students at Medaille College will soon be able to use their declining balance on their I.D. cards at the fourth floor Academic Commons and SPOT Coffee. The new program will further allow students to take advantage of the coffee shop without being required to have cash to do so.

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Finding a new perspective on life

There’s something to be said about seeing the world through another person’s eyes and Jeff Gramlich, junior at Medaille College majoring in business, has learned his lesson in a big way. Upon his return home Jeff said “I’ve learned to have patience with people, I see the world in a different way now”. Full story

Building a Lasting Bond

Each and every person has his or her own unique story. Myles Stubblefield, junior Vet-Tech major , was born in Buffalo and raised in Amherst. Ever since his early childhood, he “always wanted to be a veterinarian”. “I don’t think I’ve ever strayed once,” said Stubblefield.

A pastor, a rabbi, and an author... this is no joking matter

Faith. It’s a big deal. Nearly twelve years after the publishing of his New York Times Best Selling book, Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom’s second nonfiction novel, Have a Little Faith, hit stores in 2009. The book follows Mitch as he revisits his faith and hometown as the result of a special request from his 82-year-old rabbi.

MTV delivers dose of reality

We all watched Farrah, Catelyn, Maci, and Amber go through the most difficult time in their life during MTV’s 16 and Pregnant. Now it’s time to watch another handful of teens go through the same issues. All in all this season is much like the last.

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Mavs in top ten ranking for first time since 2005

The sky is the limit for the high fliers of the Medaille Men’s Volleyball team. As of February 24, 2010 the Mavs rank in the Top 5 of the National Poll; it’s the first time that the Mavs have ranked higher than the Top 10 since 2005. The Mavs are also ranked 2nd in their league, the NECVA (North East Collegiate Volleyball Association); #4 Baruch currently sits atop the NECVA. Full story

Women's program continues hot streak with fourth NCAA appearance

After a 71-57 win over Penn State-Altoona Friday, the Lady Mavs arrived at the AMCC Championship game Saturday undefeated. They were able to remain undefeated after a close win against the 7th ranked Pitt-Bradford. “It is great to prove everyone wrong that told us we were a 4th place team.

Men's team redeemed with victory

“This is our house,” roared members of The Sixth Man, a group of rambunctious student fans, and there’s certainly strength in numbers. The gymnasium shook as the men’s basketball team stormed the court Saturday, February 26 - chanting and pounding fervently as friends, family, fans and staff awaited the AMCC conference championship tip off.

Men's lacrosse looking to win championship

The men’s lacrosse team is looking to change their way they are viewed this season. They would like to be recognized as the champions that they are. The team has to overcome the loss of two captains who lead the team on and off the field. “The team as a whole has been upgraded.