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AMHERST, N.Y. – Allyson Kirk, assistant professor of physician assistant studies at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College, has been named the 2015 PA Educator of the Year by the New York State Society of Physician Assistants.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College President Gary A. Olson highlighted the strength of the institution’s growth and its emerging national reputation, and he lauded the completion of several vital campus projects at his fall State of the College Address on Sept. 24.
AMHERST, N.Y. – A group of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College athletic training students recently assisted with sprucing up the entryway at Amherst State Park as part of a community service project.
AMHERST, N.Y. – At its September meeting, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Shandra Spicer and Dennis Elsenbeck to the college’s board.
AMHERST, N.Y. – An exhibit featuring 50 watercolors by Nikifor, an internationally acclaimed naïve (primitive) painter, will be on display at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College, which will be the first venue of a three-city U.S. tour of the artist’s remarkable works.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Various Locations: We invite all parents and guardians of first-year 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Welcome in the Lumsden Gymnasium. Families and students will learn more about what it means to be part of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community and about life on campus. Dr. Kerry Spicer, Vice President for Student Affairs will lead this session.
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