Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School assumes Medaille U

Médaille University, recently closed, is finding new life.

The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School leases the former university campus.

Community members were able to tour the campus plans.

“There are few better environments to inspire future generations than a college campus like this. Being able to move BuffSci programs to the former Medaille University campus is a tremendous opportunity to continue our mission of providing academic experiences that prepare our students for college and careers of the highest potential,” Dr. Joseph Polat, executive director of the Buffalo Academy of Science. Charter schools, said.

Buffalo Science 1 and 2 high schools will be consolidated into one main building. The former gym, fitness center and cafeteria are also consolidated into an activity center.

“It is bittersweet to see the campus officially change hands, but it is gratifying to know that CSDC and BuffSci will maintain the campus as a place of high academic standards for future generations,” said Michael J. Moley, chairman of the board of directors of the Office of the Institution Formerly known as Medaille University.

The school is running a fundraising campaign to purchase these buildings in the future.