The Buffalo State Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall continues to offer robust and diverse programming with its spring 2026 series, which features award-winning and critically acclaimed comedians and musicians spanning multiple genres. Additionally, the PAC has launched a fully revamped website with new updates and features, offering a more user-friendly experience. 

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After becoming a father his senior year of high school, Darnelle Hilliard shifted his focus from pursuing a career in education to supporting his family by becoming a school bus driver. Now in his 40s, thanks to support from the GRIT Scholarship, Hilliard is set to graduate from Buffalo State this month with a degree in elementary education.

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Get ready for a night of fashion and philanthropy! Buffalo State Foundation is merging its annual scholarship gala, Bengala, with the student-produced RUNWAY fashion show for one unforgettable evening. Presented by the New Era Cap Foundation, Bengala + RUNWAY 2026 will unite under the theme AMPLIFY to celebrate creativity, community, and opportunity. Proceeds support student scholarships across all disciplines. Tickets launch February 2026.

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This past Saturday, Buffalo State welcomed prospective students and their families to campus for its second Fall Open House. 

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Photos by Jesse Steffan-Colucci

As part of International Education Week, this celebration brought together expressions of art, music, fashion, and heritage. 

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Photos by Jesse Steffan-Colucci

“On this Veterans Day, I want to take this opportunity to especially recognize the veterans that are part of Buffalo State University family. Your presence immeasurably enhances our campus community. Thank you for your service to our country.“ -Interim President Bonita R. Durand, Ph.D.

Buffalo State’s Master of Public Administration and Nonprofit Management (MPA) has officially been accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, the global standard in public service education. The program is the only in-person MPA program in Western New York and, now, the only accredited one of its kind in the Buffalo area.

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Students packed the Student Union on Tuesday to wish Benji a happy 154th! 

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“Ignite the Roar” is this year’s Homecoming and Family Weekend theme—and we invite the entire Buffalo State community to roar as one as we celebrate all things Buffalo State! 

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September 29–October 5, 2025

“Ignite the Roar” is this year’s Homecoming theme—and we invite the entire Buffalo State community to roar as one as we celebrate all things Buffalo State! 

Join us for a full week of exciting events and activities, all leading up to the big Homecoming tailgate and football game on Saturday, October 4.