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51³Ô¹ÏÍø Front Sign in Fall
Sep 30, 2020
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Front Sign in Fall

AMHERST, N.Y. – Money magazine has ranked 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College as one of the 2020 Best Colleges in America for educational quality, affordability, and student outcomes. 

Dr. Greg Ford
Sep 21, 2020
Dr. Greg Ford

AMHERST, N.Y. -- 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College’s annual Founders Celebration, which commemorates the college’s founding and its rich history of academic excellence, was officially observed with the ceremonial ringing of Founders Bell in a special virtual ceremony. 

Angle view of the front of campus with trees in fall colors
Sep 21, 2020
Angle view of the front of campus with trees in fall colors

AMHERST, N.Y. – For the second consecutive year, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has been ranked among the best universities in the country in U.S. News and World Report’s prestigious Best Colleges rankings.

Distinguished Alumni Awards
Sep 18, 2020
Distinguished Alumni Awards

AMHERST, N.Y. -- 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College will honor five accomplished graduates at its 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards virtual presentation ceremony scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 2.

Lana Benatovich and Johnathan Graves
Sep 16, 2020
Lana Benatovich and Johnathan Graves

AMHERST, N.Y. – At its September meeting, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Lana Benatovich and Johnathan Graves to the college’s board.

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

2:15 PM to 3:00 PM - Lumsden Gym: Families will learn more about the various services and opportunities available for their student through this interactive panel. They will hear from Campus Safety, I.T., Student Success, CHIP Center, Counseling Services, Dining, Center for Diversity & Inclusion, Campus Bookstore, and our Dean of Students.

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

3:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Lumsden Gym

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

3:45 PM to 4:15 PM - Lumsden Gym: This session is for families of students in the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions (College of Health Professions) students with the Academic Deans about what your student should expect in their first year of studying, class expectations, academic honesty, etc. Programs for this include: Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy

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

3:45 PM to 4:15 PM - Schenck 202: This session is for families of students in the College of Health, Human Services, and Business (CHHSB) students with the Academic Deans about what your student should expect in their first year of studying, class expectations, academic honesty, etc. Programs for this include: Golisano School of Health and Human Services: Social Work and Sociology, Behavioral Science, Health Promotion, Public Health, Leadership and InnovationAlfiero School of Business: Accounting, Business Administration

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

3:45 PM to 4:15 PM - Schenck 107: This session is for families of students in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, inclusive of Undeclared students with the Academic Deans about what your student should expect in their first year of studying, class expectations, academic honesty, etc. Programs for this include: Criminal Justice, Education, English, Global & Local Sustainability, History & Political Science, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Paralegal Studies, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Psychological Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, and Undeclared

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Voice banner; profile view of front of RIC

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