The Buffalo State University community is saddened by the death of Laurence J. Shine, lecturer emeritus of English, who died June 28, 2025. Professor Shine joined the campus in 1981 and retired in 2021. He was predeceased by his…
Friday, August 1, 2025
From the Interim President
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These awards recognize members of our campus community who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, excellence, and impact across the core areas of our university mission—teaching, research, service, and student support.
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From the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Task Force Recommendations
The Academic Affairs website has been updated to include the recently submitted recommendations from each of the Academic Affairs…
From the Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
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I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sway Rosario-Calíz as the new associate dean of students at Buffalo State University, effective June 9, 2025. Dr. Sway transitions into this role after serving with distinction as the…
From the Interim Vice President for Management and Operations
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During the week of July 14, Buffalo State’s University Police Department (UPD) will be moving from Chase Hall to the newly constructed UPD station in Karner Hall on Grant Street.
Official campus maps and signage will be updated to…
From the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and External Relations
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Buffalo State University is pleased to announce the Performing Arts Center (PAC) is now part of the division of Institutional Advancement and External Relations.
This strategic move will:
- Integrate the work of the PAC…
Announcements
Today's Messages
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The Online Teaching: Technology and Educational Resources (OTTER) Institute, hosted by the SUNY Center for Professional Development (CPD), is an opportunity for online practitioners,…
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New York State offers executive branch employees information on planning for retirement through its DIRECTIONS: Pre-Retirement Planning webinars.
Eligibility for webinars:
- Employees must be eligible to retire within…
Curricular
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If you are interested in serving on one or more of the eight Buffalo State Senate standing committees for the 2025-2026 academic year, please complete and submit the …

Alumna honored by NYSBDC as Entrepreneur of the Year
Robin Lazzara, '18, owner of Glow Video LLC and project manager for Buffalo State's Post-Production Diversity Initiative, was recently honored with the New York Small Business Development Center's Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, one of just 14 entrepreneurs recognized statewide.
A graduate of Buffalo State's Television and Film Arts program, Lazzara launched her business with support from the Buffalo State Small Business Development Center.
Photo by Jesse Steffan-Colucci.

ICYMI: Buffalo State Foundation golf tournament to be held in partnership with Athletics
The Buffalo State Foundation is proud to embark on a new chapter of collaboration with other campus events to generate critical funds for student scholarships and financial aid.
The Foundation’s first collaborative effort is its 28th Annual Buffalo State Foundation Golf Tournament on August 4, held in partnership with Buffalo State Athletics’ 42nd Annual Bengal Club Golf Classic.
Events
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12:00am-12:00am | Location: 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
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6:15pm-7:00pm | Location: Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex
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7:30pm-8:15pm | Location: Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex
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8:45pm-9:30pm | Location: Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex