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51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Master of Social Work (MSW) program has been awarded a $2.38 million grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has named a new school—the Golisano School of Health & Human Sciences—in recognition of B. Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist and the founder of Paychex; and his ongoing support of the institution.
Today, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø dedicated the Timothy M. Kennedy Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) at Villa Maria College in honor of U.S.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø, with generous support from the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation, has launched the ASCEND (Academic Success & Career Exploration for New Directions) program—the first comprehensive transition and postsecondary program in Western New York—that pr
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has announced that Mary Wilson, philanthropist and life trustee with the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, and U.S. Congressman Timothy Kennedy will be the university’s 2025 commencement speakers.
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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