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The U.S. Department of Education has awarded 51³Ô¹ÏÍø a five-year, $2.2 million grant through the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program in order to increase retention and graduation rates and eliminate equity gaps.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s College of Health Professions will be named The Scott Bieler College of Health Professions in honor of Scott Bieler – a member of the university’s board of trustees and the president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group, the largest automotive group in New York State and one of the largest privately-owned auto groups in the country.
AMHERST, N.Y. – For the fifth consecutive year, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been recognized as a top institution of higher education in the country, being named to the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best National Universities list.
Board of Trustee Chair John R. Yurtchuk has committed $2 million to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, the largest single gift in the institution’s history. The donation will support the President’s Excellence Fund, which ensures the university’s continued vibrancy and long-term stability.
For the sixteenth consecutive year, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been named a College of Distinction for providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, community involvement, and outcomes-based learning.
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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