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Alan H. Turner II
Nov 11, 2020
Alan H. Turner II

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. 

Students Walking by RIC
Oct 21, 2020
Students Walking by RIC

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.

PA Class
Oct 21, 2020
PA Class

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College specializes in programs that lead to 25 of the top 32 careers named on Buffalo Business First’s recent hottest jobs in Western New York list, making the college’s academic offerings and degrees among the most advantageous to graduates in the region. 

Distinguished Alumni Awards
Oct 6, 2020
Distinguished Alumni Awards

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College honored the accomplishments of five outstanding graduates at the college’s 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards, which was held on Oct. 2 in a live streamed ceremony.

Students Sitting on Wall
Oct 6, 2020
Students Sitting on Wall

AMHERST, N.Y. – With the COVID-19 pandemic expected to continue into the new year, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has announced it will delay the start of the spring semester to February and all breaks have been cancelled. 

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

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!

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

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.

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

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!

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

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!

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

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.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Voice banner; profile view of front of RIC

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