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Dr. Muriel A. Howard

  • Class
  • Induction
    2009
  • Sport(s)
    Honorary (College President)
1996-2009 

- Seventh president of Buffalo State College and served for 13 years 

- During her tenure was the guiding force for significant growth within the department of Intercollegiate Athletics 

- Spearheaded the renovation of Coyer Field from a natural grass surface to an artificial turf surface 

- Oversaw increased funding through her unwavering support of the Student Activity fee 

- Oversaw the renovation of the softball field 

- Was driving force behind the creation of the Buffalo State Fitness Center in 2002 

- Supported increased funding and support of full-time head coaches 

- Initiated plans for the construction of a new multi-purpose athletics stadium at Buffalo State College in conjunction with the Buffalo City Schools 

- Was a member of the NCAA Division III Presidents’ Council from 1999-2004; Served as the chair of the Executive Committee and Subcommittee on Gender and Diversity Issues from 2001-2004; Was a member of the Financial Aid Audit Task Force from 2001-2003 

- Left Buffalo State to become president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
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