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Brian Higgins headshot
Mar 5, 2024
Brian Higgins headshot

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Brian Higgins, a former U.S. Congressman and the CEO & president of Shea’s Performing Arts Center, to the university’s board. 

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Feb 14, 2024
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51³Ô¹ÏÍø has received approval from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to establish two degree programs: a new bachelor’s of science in criminal justice and a newly updated Doctor of Nursing Practice. 

Student veterans in veterans resource center
Nov 6, 2023
Student veterans in veterans resource center

For the first time, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been named to the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges list, the largest and most comprehensive annual ranking of schools for military service members and veterans.

2023 Health Equity Innovation Awards Seal
Nov 2, 2023
2023 Health Equity Innovation Awards Seal

Univera Healthcare has named 51³Ô¹ÏÍø a recipient of its 2023 Health Equity Innovation Awards and will provide the institution with $30,000 in funding to implement health equity training.

Photo of Kari Costelloe
Oct 24, 2023
Photo of Kari Costelloe

51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Gary A. Olson announced the appointment of Kari Costelloe as the university’s new chief of staff, effective Monday, October 30, 2023.   

12 May
Tuesday, May, 12 2026 |
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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.

16 May
Saturday, May, 16 2026 |
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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.

16 May
Saturday, May, 16 2026 |
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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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