Alumni
Strong Ties
We are proud of the 1,900 graduates of the Communication Department and its predecessor, Journalism / Broadcasting / Speech. Hundreds of alumni are active in all fields of communication—in Western New York, throughout the state, across the nation, and around the globe. We applaud your achievements, and we thank you for making us look good.
Sampling of Jobs (PDF, 24KB) held by Communication graduates
Alumni Profiles
Communication graduates go on to exciting and fulfilling careers. Here is a list of some alumni who have let us know what they're up to. Please contact the department so we can expand and update our profiles. Send a brief biographical sketch with name, professional work and achievements, address, and (optional) e-mail contact to the department office and update your contact information through the Buffalo State Alumni Foundation.
Communication Hall of Fame
The Communication Department's recognizes the professional communication achievements of graduates of Buffalo State College, and we showcase these achievers as role models for current and future students.
2009 Inductee Don DePerro
2007 Inductees Frank Stasio · James Hill
2005 Inductees Deborah Oppenheimer · Marcia Mulé
2003 Inductees Kevin Cusik · Lou Michel
2001 Inductees Maura Casey · Eric Greenberg
2000 Inductees Tom Fontana · Tom Calderone · Tom Shannon
1999 Inductees Alden Schutte · Kevin O'Connell · Mark Francis
Faculty Service Awards Dr. Julia Piquette · Dr. Robert Elmes · Joseph Roland
Donations
Gifts from alumni and other friends can help the Communication Department in many ways. Contributions may be sent to the "Communication Department Fund" of the Buffalo State Foundation. Online contributions can be made through the Buffalo State College Foundation.
In Memoriam
The department also grieves the loss of several men and women once associated with the department. View their stories here.