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The Buffalo State Alumni Association is a non-dues paying association, which means everyone who has graduated from the College is part of our Alumni Association. We serve alumni and the broader campus community through events, programs, services, and resources. Request free alumni ID card to get discounts on products and services here: bit.ly/BuffStateAlumID. A full list of benefits (including dis

counts on insurance, flowers and skiing) is available here: bit.ly/BuffStateAlumBenefits. Visit alumni.buffalostate.edu for information about upcoming events, programs, benefits, and announcements for Buffalo State alumni.

We can't wait to see you in September for Homecoming! This is your last chance to book your hotel room with our special ...
08/12/2026

We can't wait to see you in September for Homecoming!
This is your last chance to book your hotel room with our special rates!

Find more information about special block rates here: https://suny.buffalostate.edu/homecoming

A special congratulations again to our Senior Service Awardees from our 50-Plus Club Luncheon this past Sunday:Doris (Ba...
07/16/2026

A special congratulations again to our Senior Service Awardees from our 50-Plus Club Luncheon this past Sunday:

Doris (Baker) Belton, ’55, '63 and John Belton, ’61
Lillian (Lewandowski) Gondree, '67, '70.

It was truly a pleasure to see so many alumni from nearby and as far as Texas, Arizona, Florida, Maryland, and Massachus...
07/15/2026

It was truly a pleasure to see so many alumni from nearby and as far as Texas, Arizona, Florida, Maryland, and Massachusetts gathered at this past weekend’s 50-Plus Club Alumni Luncheon this past Sunday!

We were especially honored to welcome our new President Dr. Jennifer Burris as she attended her first official campus alumni event!

You can view all the photos from the event here: https://photos.buffalostate.edu/2026-Events/71226-50-Plus-Club-Luncheon

Thank you for joining us for the Class of 1976 and Friends Reunion Campus Tour. We hope the tour offered a wonderful ble...
07/13/2026

Thank you for joining us for the Class of 1976 and Friends Reunion Campus Tour. We hope the tour offered a wonderful blend of nostalgia and discovery!

We had an amazing time this weekend with everyone who attended Class of 1976 and alumni friends reunion weekend kickoff ...
07/13/2026

We had an amazing time this weekend with everyone who attended Class of 1976 and alumni friends reunion weekend kickoff event & Burchfield Penney Second Friday! We hope to see you all during Homecoming, you can find more information here: https://suny.buffalostate.edu/homecoming

Thank you for joining us in NYC! If you are in Buffalo this fall, we hope you'll join us for Homecoming and Family Weeke...
06/08/2026

Thank you for joining us in NYC! If you are in Buffalo this fall, we hope you'll join us for Homecoming and Family Weekend, September 18–20. You can find more information here: https://suny.buffalostate.edu/homecoming.

There's still time to register for Liberty Mutual's defensive driving course! Call Damien to register, (716) 984-9111!
05/20/2026

There's still time to register for Liberty Mutual's defensive driving course! Call Damien to register, (716) 984-9111!

Thank you to all the teachers and education majors who submitted Class Notes and updates throughout April and May. Congr...
05/11/2026

Thank you to all the teachers and education majors who submitted Class Notes and updates throughout April and May. Congrats to our Teacher Appreciation Week Class Notes submission promotion winner Dr. Kristen Smigielski '14 (BA) & '19 (MSEd, MiiTC). Kristen currently serves as Research Project Manager for CELaRAI (Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI), an IES-funded, $10 million multi-institutional national research center spanning six universities. Her research focuses on inclusive education, disability equity, teacher preparation, and the responsible use of AI in K–12 settings.

As a reminder, you can submit Class Notes year-round on the Alumni Engagement website and view submissions here: https://1300elmwood.buffalostate.edu/issue/winter-2025/class-notes

🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎At Buffalo State University, this week holds a special place in our history. From ou...
05/08/2026

🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎
At Buffalo State University, this week holds a special place in our history. From our roots as the State Teachers College to today, generations of Buffalo State alumni have shaped classrooms across Western New York, the nation, and around the world.
This year, we’re proud to celebrate the continuing legacy of Buffalo State educators by highlighting alumni who are now mentoring the next generation, welcoming current student teachers into their classrooms and passing on their knowledge, passion, and commitment to education.
To our alumni educators: thank you for the lasting impact you make every day and for ensuring the Buffalo State tradition of excellence in teaching continues to thrive.
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The seventh annual Excellence in Education Awards—a Hollywood‑style evening honoring Buffalo’s educators and school leaders presented by Friends For a Better Buffalo and in part by Buffalo State University—were held at the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall on Saturday, May 2. Of the nominees, 38 were Buffalo State alumni.

Watch WGRZ coverage: “Buffalo's biggest night in education celebration” here: https://www.wgrz.com/video/news/local/buffalos-biggest-night-in-education-celebration/71-9041f756-e3d7-42df-b8e9-fc0185fb838b

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