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The English Department at Buffalo State is home to diverse majors and minors, including the majors in Literature, English Education, and Writing.

11/01/2026

10/31/2026

Hey Alumni! We want to hear from you! We are updating our records and we want to make sure we have your contact info (email, address etc.) Please send us a message with your info so we can stay in touch!! (Also autumnal tree in front of Ketchum for attention)

10/30/2026

Humanities Unbound Book Discussions featuring our own Dr. Barish Ali!

📖 What does it mean to be human? And what stories do we tell ourselves to make sense of it all?

Let’s talk about 'Martyr!' by Kaveh Akbar!

Join Just Buffalo Literary Center for a Humanities Unbound book discussion of Akbar’s acclaimed debut novel.

Whether you’ve already finished the book or are still turning over its big questions, this is your chance to share perspectives, hear new interpretations, and connect with fellow readers.

And with Kaveh Akbar joining for BABEL on November 19th, there’s no better time to dive into his work! 💛

🔗 Event details: https://www.justbuffalo.org/events/humanities-unbound-book-discussion-martyr-by-kaveh-akbar/

10/30/2026

10/22/2026

10/20/2026

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Come chat with our very own Jennifer D. Ryan-Bryant about the important work of Toni Cade Bambara at Just Buffalo Literary Center!

📚 Did you know Toni Morrison championed and edited the work of Toni Cade Bambara?

Two literary powerhouses. A lasting legacy. And a conversation worth having.

Join Just Buffalo Literary Center for a special reading and discussion of Toni Cade Bambara’s work with Dr. Jennifer Ryan Bryant, professor at Buffalo State University.

Together, we’ll explore the writing and ideas of an influential author whose work continues to inspire conversations about community, culture, and change.

📅 Thursday, October 22

Come curious, bring your love of literature, and discover more about Toni Cade Bambara’s enduring impact.

🔗 Learn more on our website!

07/01/2026

Thank you President Durand!

When called to lead, she answered. Dr. Bonita Durand’s journey at B...

07/01/2026

Welcome President Burris!

Today, we welcome Jennifer L. Burris, Ph.D. to campus as she begins her term as the 11th president of Buffalo State University.

We look forward to this new chapter and the opportunities ahead for our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community. Welcome to Buffalo State, President Burris! 🧡🖤

Get to know President Burris ⤵️

🔸Q&A: https://suny.buffalostate.edu/news/qa-incoming-president-jennifer-l-burris-phd

🔸What people are saying: https://suny.buffalostate.edu/news/what-statewide-and-community-leaders-are-saying-about-incoming-president-jennifer-l-burris-phd

🔸Appointment announcement: https://suny.buffalostate.edu/news/jennifer-l-burris-phd-appointed-next-president-buffalo-state-university-suny-board-trustees

06/10/2026

Congratulations to our own Dr. Jennifer D. Ryan-Bryant on being awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Scholarship! Well deserved recognition for her exceptional work!

From the President President’s and Chancellor’s Awards 2026 Posted: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 These awards recognize members of our campus community who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, excellence, and impact across the core areas of our university mission.President’s Awards for Excellenc...

05/14/2026

Thursday marks the official end of the semester, and we’re closing it out by celebrating our Bengal community. 🧡

Congratulations on a semester filled with hard work, growth, creativity, resilience, and achievement. Whether you’re graduating or heading into a well-deserved summer break—way to go, Bengals. 👏

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Buffalo, NY
14222

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http://english.buffalostate.edu/

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