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AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø concluded its first-ever comprehensive fund raising campaign, exceeding its $22 million goal by over $4.5 million.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø also earned national recognition for its undergraduate nursing program and the social mobility of its students
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Distinguished Alumni Awards return in 2022 as an in-person ceremony honoring six accomplished graduates – including a special 75th-anniversary-inspired Diamond Anniversary Distinguished Alum Award, to be given to Nancy Gacioch, ‘62.
John Yurtchuk, the chairman of 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Board of Trustees, was honored by Buffalo Business
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is the most selective university in the Western New York region, according to a new data analysis by Buffalo Business First.
9:00 AM to 1:30 PM - Research & Information Commons: The Office of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will host Accepted Student Day on Saturday, March 21, 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 the incoming fall 2026 class, current students, and see what 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has to offer for your college experience. Visit 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.edu/ASD for more information.
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center - Lobby: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving campaign where the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community fundraises for over 35 areas on campus. From Athletics to Academic Departments, student organizations, and scholarships, this is a day to make a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Difference. Stop by the lobby of Yurtchuk to spin the wheel for prizes, grab a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø cookie, and meet the faces behind this campaign. Staff, faculty, and students are invited to get involved! No donation is too small — every contribution truly adds up. We also welcome you to become an ambassador and represent the area of campus you care most about. Donate Today | Become an Ambassador
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center - Social Room: Thinking About Graduate School? Come to our Graduate Open House on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Meet faculty and current graduate students Learn about our generous tuition scholarships Explore career services for graduate students As a graduate student, your personal and professional growth never ends at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College. Whether you are entering the field of education, healthcare, social work, or business, our graduate programs offer one-on-one attention, speed-to-degree, and a strong professional network. Our Graduate Programs Lead to Great Careers! Applied Behavior Analysis Education (virtual session only) Leadership and Innovation MBA MBA in Accounting Nursing (MS and DNP options) Paralegal Certificate Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Public Health (MPH) Social Work (MSW) Strategic & Analytical Management Certificate For more information or to register: Visit 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.edu/GradOH Text (716) 271-0454 Call (716) 839-8225
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Rosary Hall: Prospective students, our Spring Visit Days are a great opportunity to visit campus while we are in session! Students will be able to attend an admissions information session, tour our campus, and enjoy a complimentary meal in the campus dining hall.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Rosary Hall: Prospective students, our Spring Visit Days are a great opportunity to visit campus while we are in session! Students will be able to attend an admissions information session, tour our campus, and enjoy a complimentary meal in the campus dining hall.

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