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Dr. Lisa Rafalson
Feb 13, 2023
Dr. Lisa Rafalson

AMHERST, N.Y. – After a national search, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has appointed Dr. Lisa Rafalson as founding dean of the new College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business.  

Greg Ford in a suit outside behind Rosary Hall
Jan 26, 2023
Greg Ford in a suit outside behind Rosary Hall

AMHERST, N.Y. – After a national search, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has appointed Dr. Greg Ford as founding dean for the new College of Health Professions.

Dr. Mario Hicks
Nov 15, 2022
Dr. Mario Hicks

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has announced the appointment of Dr. Mario Hicks, an accomplished fundraising professional with a decade of experience in fundraising, as vice president for institutional advancement. His appointment is effective December 14.

Art Gallery in VPAC
Oct 31, 2022
Art Gallery in VPAC

AMHERST, N.Y. – The Leadership and Entrepreneurship in the Arts program at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, in collaboration with Arts Services Inc. and Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology, has issued a call for work to artists under the age of 30 for EMERGENCE ‘23.

Business Building
Oct 27, 2022
Business Building

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will be expanding its participation in the government-funded Affordable Connectivity Program on Saturday, November 5th, from 11 am – 5 pm.

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

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