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AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has made U.S. World News’ Best Graduate Schools rankings in nursing.
The college’s multiple nursing graduate degrees, all accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), include Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, M.S.; Nursing Executive Leadership, M.S.; and Nursing Education, M.S.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has announced the appointment of Daniel Robison as director of institutional communication. His appointment is effective April 12, 2021.
AMHERST, N.Y. (March 18, 2021) – The Center for Youth Sports Excellence has received a $102,300 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to offer a strategic assistance program for 50 youth sports organizations over the next three years. This program was developed and is supported by the Business Administration Department’s sports management faculty and students at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College.
AMHERST, N.Y. (March 16, 2021) – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has launched its new Center for Excellence in Youth Sports located in its business building on campus.
Amherst, N.Y. (March, 2021) – Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Dr. Deborah Napolitano has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for Parent to Parent of New York State, a not for profit organization that supports and connects families of individuals with special needs.
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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