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Board of Trustee Chair John R. Yurtchuk
Jul 19, 2023
Board of Trustee Chair John R. Yurtchuk

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.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Colleges of Distinction
Jun 7, 2023
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Colleges of Distinction

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.

Sign at front of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
May 16, 2023
Sign at front of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø signed a teach-out agreement with Medaille University on Monday afternoon, May 15, following an announcement that Medaille will cease operations effective August 31, 2023.

U.S. News & World Report Best Grad Schools
Apr 25, 2023
U.S. News & World Report Best Grad Schools

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Physician Assistant Studies and Nursing graduate programs placed among the best in the country, according to 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report rankings released Tuesday.  

Foundation 214
Mar 8, 2023
Foundation 214

AMHERST, N.Y. – At an MOU signing on March 8, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and Foundation 214- a charitable foundation that supports US military veterans- signed an MOU awarding the university with a $1.5M grant to offer comprehensive veterans services that meet the academic, financial, and social-emotional needs of military-aligned and veteran students.

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

2:15 PM to 3:00 PM - Lumsden Gym: Families will learn more about the various services and opportunities available for their student through this interactive panel. They will hear from Campus Safety, I.T., Student Success, CHIP Center, Counseling Services, Dining, Center for Diversity & Inclusion, Campus Bookstore, and our Dean of Students.

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

3:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Lumsden Gym

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

3:45 PM to 4:15 PM - Schenck 107: This session is for families of students in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, inclusive of Undeclared students with the Academic Deans about what your student should expect in their first year of studying, class expectations, academic honesty, etc. Programs for this include: Criminal Justice, Education, English, Global & Local Sustainability, History & Political Science, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Paralegal Studies, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Psychological Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, and Undeclared

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

3:45 PM to 4:15 PM - Lumsden Gym: This session is for families of students in the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions (College of Health Professions) students with the Academic Deans about what your student should expect in their first year of studying, class expectations, academic honesty, etc. Programs for this include: Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

3:45 PM to 4:15 PM - Schenck 202: This session is for families of students in the College of Health, Human Services, and Business (CHHSB) students with the Academic Deans about what your student should expect in their first year of studying, class expectations, academic honesty, etc. Programs for this include: Golisano School of Health and Human Services: Social Work and Sociology, Behavioral Science, Health Promotion, Public Health, Leadership and InnovationAlfiero School of Business: Accounting, Business Administration

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Voice banner; profile view of front of RIC

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