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Dinosaur Cannibals
May 28, 2020
Dinosaur Cannibals

AMHERST, N.Y. – Large Jurassic period theropod dinosaurs like Allosaurus and Ceratosaurus apparently turned to cannibalism when food was scarce, according to a new study co-authored by a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College professor.

Campus Aerial Photo
May 21, 2020
Campus Aerial Photo

AMHERST, N.Y. – With Western New York beginning the reopening process, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College President Gary Olson has announced that preparations to reopen its Amherst campus are moving ahead with great caution to ensure the health and safety of the college community and in compliance with all state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Nurses of Distinction
May 19, 2020
Nurses of Distinction

AMHERST, N.Y. – Several 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College alumni have been recognized as 2020 Nurse of Distinction nominees by The Buffalo News and the Professional Nurses Association of Western New York (PNAWNY), an honor that is especially significant this year as nurses have been vital in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Undergraduate Commencement
May 18, 2020
Undergraduate Commencement

AMHERST, N.Y. -- To ensure the health and safety of the campus community, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College’s undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies scheduled for Aug. 15 have been moved to a virtual format.

Virtual DPT Graduate Reception
May 17, 2020
Virtual DPT Graduate Reception

AMHERST, N.Y. – To continue an annual commencement week tradition, this year’s graduate reception for the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Class of 2020 doctorate of physical therapy graduates was moved to an online celebration held via Zoom.

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 - 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

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

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