The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium at Buffalo State University has been included in KidsOutAndAbout.com’s annual survey of the "Top 20 Places to Take Buffalo Kids!"
…Friday, May 22, 2026
From the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
The dean of the School of Arts and Sciences has forwarded a recommendation to rename the Anthropology Department to the Anthropology and Cultural Studies Department. The proposed name change reflects the department’s evolving…
The dean of the School of Arts and Sciences has forwarded a recommendation to move Dr. Marcus Watson from Individualized Studies to the newly named Anthropology and Cultural Studies Department. Additionally, the dean recommends moving…
Updated Academic Road Maps are now available on the Academic Affairs website. Consolidating all road maps into a single, easily accessible location advances SUNY’s…
From the Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Thank you to all who participated in Buffalo State University’s Bengal Day of Service on Thursday, May 14.
Despite a steady drizzle throughout the morning, 32 dedicated volunteers came together to help prepare our campus for…
Announcements
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2026
This is an official state holiday. Buffalo State will be closed with the exception of those employees required to maintain essential services.
Juneteenth:…
Today's Messages
Cleveland Circle and Moot Hall will be closed on Thursday May 28, to allow for the installation of a new AC chiller on the roof of Moot Hall.
The Commencement Committee invites you to share your experiences regarding Commencement 2026.
Whether you participated or not, your feedback is valuable for our future planning.
To complete this short survey, please…
We have successfully completed implementation of Managed Print Services (MPS) in 14 buildings across campus: LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center, Bengal Hall, Bulger Communication Center, Cassety Hall, Caudell Hall, Chase Hall, Cleveland…
Curricular
Curricular Actions
I have approved the following curricular items, which have been recommended by the appropriate dean, the Buffalo State Senate, and the Provost:
New Course:
MAT 102…
The following program has been approved by SUNY Administration and NYSED:
Program Revision and Title Change:
Stage and Screen Arts, B.A. (formerly Theater, B.A.)
The following program has…
Previously Announced
Events
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7:00pm-8:00pm | Location: Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex
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8:30pm-9:30pm | Location: Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex
Go, Bengals!
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LA CROSSE, WI – Natalia Sawyer (Schenectady, NY/Schalmont) of the Buffalo State outdoor track & field team will be the top overall seed heading into the finals of the 400-meter hurdles on Saturday at NCAA Championships. Sawyer posted a season-best time of 59.25 seconds in the prelims.
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BUFFALO, NY – All-Region honorees for the 2026 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field season were announced by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). To earn this honor, athletes must finish in the top-8 in their respective individual events, or the region's top-8 relay teams. The regions used for this award – East, Great Lakes, Metro, Mid-Atlantic, Mideast, Midwest, Niagara, North, South, and West – match those used during the cross country season.