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AMHERST, N.Y. –- Brooke Densing has been named as the first full-time director of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College’s Center for Allied and Unified Sport and Exercise (CAUSE) initiative, which provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience the camaraderie and sportsmanship that comes with athletic participation.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has announced the appointment of Melaine Kenyon, an accomplished IT professional with more than 20 years of experience in higher education, as vice president for information technology. Her appointment is effective Jan. 2, 2020.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Trustee Wayne Wisbaum has been posthumously honored as Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year at the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Western New York’s National Philanthropy Day Celebration held on Nov. 13.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College’s Business Administration Department has added specializations in the growing fields of social entrepreneurship and operations and supply chain management, giving students new educational opportunities in the business field.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College’s esports team, the first competitive collegiate gaming program established at a private institution in the Buffalo Niagara region, went undefeated in the East Coast Conference (ECC) win against the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) in the second annual d2 Champions Challenge held Nov. 2 and 3.
9:00 AM to 1:30 PM - Research & Information Commons: The Office of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will host Accepted Student Day on Saturday, March 21, 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 the incoming fall 2026 class, current students, and see what 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has to offer for your college experience. Visit 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.edu/ASD for more information.
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center - Lobby: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving campaign where the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community fundraises for over 35 areas on campus. From Athletics to Academic Departments, student organizations, and scholarships, this is a day to make a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Difference. Stop by the lobby of Yurtchuk to spin the wheel for prizes, grab a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø cookie, and meet the faces behind this campaign. Staff, faculty, and students are invited to get involved! No donation is too small — every contribution truly adds up. We also welcome you to become an ambassador and represent the area of campus you care most about. Donate Today | Become an Ambassador
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center - Social Room: Thinking About Graduate School? Come to our Graduate Open House on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Meet faculty and current graduate students Learn about our generous tuition scholarships Explore career services for graduate students As a graduate student, your personal and professional growth never ends at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College. Whether you are entering the field of education, healthcare, social work, or business, our graduate programs offer one-on-one attention, speed-to-degree, and a strong professional network. Our Graduate Programs Lead to Great Careers! Applied Behavior Analysis Education (virtual session only) Leadership and Innovation MBA MBA in Accounting Nursing (MS and DNP options) Paralegal Certificate Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Public Health (MPH) Social Work (MSW) Strategic & Analytical Management Certificate For more information or to register: Visit 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.edu/GradOH Text (716) 271-0454 Call (716) 839-8225
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Rosary Hall: Prospective students, our Spring Visit Days are a great opportunity to visit campus while we are in session! Students will be able to attend an admissions information session, tour our campus, and enjoy a complimentary meal in the campus dining hall.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Rosary Hall: Prospective students, our Spring Visit Days are a great opportunity to visit campus while we are in session! Students will be able to attend an admissions information session, tour our campus, and enjoy a complimentary meal in the campus dining hall.

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