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The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Department of Visual and Performing Arts will launch a dynamic new interdisciplinary program, the B.S. in Leadership and Entrepreneurship in the Arts, in the fall of 2021. The program is designed to equip graduates with the necessary skills for a career as a working artist and/or as highly qualified candidates for jobs within arts organizations both locally and globally.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø College and Mobalytics, an analytics-based gaming assistant, are teaming up to strengthen and improve 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's esports program.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Dr. Todd Shatkin, owner of the Aesthetic Associates Centre and Shatkin FIRST, has received the prestigious 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Presidential Medal, the college’s highest recognition of individuals who serve as a strong, positive role model for students and alumni.
AMHERST, N.Y. – At its November meeting, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Board of Trustees appointed a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alum, Alan H. Turner II, to the college’s board.
AMHERST, N.Y. – For the fifth consecutive year, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has been ranked nationally in the prestigious Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) College Rankings.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hall: The Office of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will host an Accepted Student Reception on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. This is an event exclusively for accepted students! Whether you're coming to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and looking to make new friends, or trying to decide if 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is the right fit for you: this event is about you! Meet some of your incoming fall 2026 classmates, current students, and see what 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has to offer for your college experience. Visit 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.edu/ASD for more information.
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Kleinhans Music Hall: Celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026. Join us in honoring our graduates' dedication and success at the May 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony. Find ceremony schedules, venue directions, and livestream links at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Commencement Page.
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM - Kleinhans Music Hall: Celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026. Join us in honoring our graduates' dedication and success at the May 2026 Graduate Ceremony. Find ceremony schedules, venue directions, and livestream links at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Commencement Page.

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