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AMHERST, N.Y. – Rachel Leidenfrost has been appointed to the newly created position of associate vice president of marketing and communications at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College. Her appointment is effective Aug. 13.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has launched several new major initiatives designed to strengthen its enrollment management operations and services, including the appointment of two leadership positions that are at the forefront of student recruitment and admissions.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Dr. James Ricci, assistant professor of mathematics at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College, has been awarded the prestigious 2018-19 Congressional Fellowship from the American Mathematical Society, making him the first 51³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty member to earn this national honor.
AMHERST, N.Y. – For the 11th consecutive year, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has been selected as a national College of Distinction in honor of the institution’s excellence in undergraduate higher education.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Paula Witherell, director of institutional communications at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College, has received two 2018 Bronze Excalibur Awards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Buffalo Niagara Chapter.
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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