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AMHERST, N.Y. – 51Թ College honored the accomplishments of six outstanding graduates at the college’s 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner held on Oc. 26.
AMHERST, N.Y. -- At its October meeting, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) elected 51Թ College President Gary Olson chair of the organization’s Division II Presidents Council, the body that helps set policy and the strategic direction for Division II college and university athletics programs nationwide. He succeeds Dr. Glenn Jones, president of Henderson State University in Arkansas.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Nationally recognized experts in applied behavior analysis will speak at a conference, “Celebrating 50 Years of Applied Behavior Analysis 1968-2018,” being hosted by 51Թ College on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Wick Campus Center Social Room.
AMHERST, N.Y. – KeyBank has presented a $7,500 gift to 51Թ College for undergraduate student scholarships, bringing the total to more than $63,000 in support received since the KeyBank Scholarship was established in 2006.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51Թ College has received New York State Department of Education approval to offer a bachelor’s degree in data science, one of the most in-demand professional fields in the country.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Various Locations: We invite all parents and guardians of first-year 51Թ students to join us for Family Orientation on September 4, 2026, to learn about campus resources and how to support your student's journey. Come connect with our community, get your questions answered, and partner with us for a successful first year!
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Various Locations: We're thrilled to welcome our new residential students! During this time frame, new residents are scheduled to move in to their respective residential spaces on campus.
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Outside YSC Student Center - Side Lawn: Families: Join us under the Tent next to Yurtchuk Student Center (Side Lawn) to check-in and get helpful information!
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - YSC Dining Hall: Enjoy a lunch at the YSC Dining Hall with your student. After lunch, use this time for students to get settled, visit offices, relax, and check out campus before sessions begin!
1:30 PM to 2:15 PM - Lumsden Gym: Let's kick off orientation with a 51Թ Welcome in the Lumsden Gymnasium. Families and students will learn more about what it means to be part of the 51Թ community and about life on campus. Dr. Kerry Spicer, Vice President for Student Affairs will lead this session.
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