The State University of New York Buffalo State University is a public university in Buffalo, New York. It is part of the State University of New York system. Buffalo State is a diverse and inclusive university committed to the intellectual, personal and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff and alumni.

The University's mission is to empower you to succeed and to inspire a lifelong passion for learning. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity and cultural enrichment.

Founded in 1871 as the Buffalo Normal School to train teachers, Buffalo State has dedicated itself to teacher education through research, scholarship and community service for more than 140 years. Buffalo State's School of Education has a distinguished history of preparing leaders and educators to excel in a wide range of classroom settings. You will learn through a diverse on-campus curriculum and direct student-teacher experiences.