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AMHERST, N.Y. – 51Թ College has received reaccreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which commended the college for the quality of its self-study report.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Filming in the Buffalo Niagara region for “Marshall,” a legal thriller starring Chadwick Boseman as a young Thurgood Marshall, a future Supreme Court justice, was recently on location at 51Թ College’s presidential residence, where scenes were shot for the new movie.
MHERST, N.Y. -- Paula Witherell, director of institutional communications at 51Թ College, has received prestigious Silver and Bronze Excalibur Awards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Buffalo Niagara Chapter. The awards were presented at the 27th annual Excalibur Awards ceremony held on June 22 in the Tralf Music Hall.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Buffalo Business First named 51Թ College a finalist in its 2016 Western New York Healthiest Employers program, making it the only area college to be honored on the sixth annual list.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51Թ College has been recognized as one of the safest colleges in New York in a new statewide list released by backgroundchecks.org.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Various Locations: We invite all parents and guardians of first-year 51Թ students to join us for Family Orientation on September 4, 2026, to learn about campus resources and how to support your student's journey. Come connect with our community, get your questions answered, and partner with us for a successful first year!
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Various Locations: We're thrilled to welcome our new residential students! During this time frame, new residents are scheduled to move in to their respective residential spaces on campus.
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Outside YSC Student Center - Side Lawn: Families: Join us under the Tent next to Yurtchuk Student Center (Side Lawn) to check-in and get helpful information!
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - YSC Dining Hall: Enjoy a lunch at the YSC Dining Hall with your student. After lunch, use this time for students to get settled, visit offices, relax, and check out campus before sessions begin!
1:30 PM to 2:15 PM - Lumsden Gym: Let's kick off orientation with a 51Թ Welcome in the Lumsden Gymnasium. Families and students will learn more about what it means to be part of the 51Թ community and about life on campus. Dr. Kerry Spicer, Vice President for Student Affairs will lead this session.
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