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AMHERST, N.Y. – 51Թ College formally opened a new section of campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Nov. 22 to celebrate the completion of a footbridge that connects with the original part of campus grounds.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Buffalo Niagara Film Commissioner Tim Clark will talk about the historic growth of major film production in Western New York as 51Թ College’s Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series speaker at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Wick Campus Center’s Alumni Lounge.
AMHERST, N.Y. – The top 10 first-year students at 51Թ College who earned the highest grade point average in their first year at the college were recently recognized at a luncheon held in honor of their academic excellence.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51Թ College has been named one of Upstate New York’s top 30 “hardest colleges to get into” as based on admission rates in new rankings released by Syracuse’s Post-Standard newspaper.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51Թ College recognized the achievements of five outstanding graduates at its 30th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner held on Nov. 4.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Various Locations: We invite all parents and guardians of first-year 51Թ 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 51Թ Welcome in the Lumsden Gymnasium. Families and students will learn more about what it means to be part of the 51Թ community and about life on campus. Dr. Kerry Spicer, Vice President for Student Affairs will lead this session.
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