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AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has been ranked nationally for the third consecutive year on the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings, a student-focused list that measures student success and learning.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College will hold its annual Scholarship Gala, one of the college’s premier events to raise scholarship support for students, on Sept. 7 at The Buffalo Club.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College will host its fourth annual Day in Amherst on Sept. 7, a special celebration to connect the college community with Main Street’s thriving business district.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Amanda Gross, assistant athletic director for administration/chief of staff at the University at Buffalo, has been appointed chief of staff to the president of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College.
The appointment, effective Sept. 24, was announced by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Gary Olson.
AMHERST, N.Y. -- 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College’s Founders Celebration, a tradition to commemorate its rich history of academic excellence and the college’s founding, will officially begin with the ceremonial ringing of Founders Bell at 11 a.m. Sept. 6.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Various Locations: We invite all parents and guardians of first-year 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Welcome in the Lumsden Gymnasium. Families and students will learn more about what it means to be part of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community and about life on campus. Dr. Kerry Spicer, Vice President for Student Affairs will lead this session.
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