Dear Buffalo State Community,
I write today to share an important milestone in our presidential search process. The on-campus interviews for our semifinalist candidates have concluded. This phase of the search has been both inspiring and energizing, and I am grateful for the thoughtful engagement of our campus community.
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the members of the Presidential Search Committee for their tireless dedication, discernment and integrity throughout this process. Their commitment to Buffalo State’s mission and future has been unwavering.
I am also deeply grateful to the many stakeholder groups—faculty, staff and students—who participated in the interviews and provided valuable feedback. Your voices have been essential in shaping this process and ensuring it reflects the values and aspirations of our university. Your professionalism, hospitality and attention to detail made a lasting impression on our candidates.
As we move forward, the search process advances to the SUNY Chancellor and the Board of Trustees with three candidates for final consideration. I remain confident this collaborative and inclusive process will deliver us a leader who will guide Buffalo State with vision and a deep commitment to our shared values as an urban-engaged public university.
Thank you once again for your engagement, support and pride in our institution. Together we are shaping a bright future for Buffalo State University.
Sincerely,
Linda Dobmeier, ’71
Chair, Buffalo State University Council
Chair, Presidential Search Committee