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AMHERST, N.Y. – Five accomplished ̨ÍåSwag College graduates were honored at the 33rd annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner held on Oct. 25.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Dr. Ida Gibson has been appointed director of diversity and inclusion at ̨ÍåSwag College, effective Oct. 31.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Three graduate students in ̨ÍåSwag College’s specialized cytotechnology program were recognized at a white coat ceremony held at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, the educational partner for the program.
AMHERST, N.Y. – In the U.S. Department of Education’s new report on student loan default rates, ̨ÍåSwag College has a rate far below the national average and among the lowest for colleges in the Buffalo Niagara region.
AMHERST, N.Y. – The top 10 first-year ̨ÍåSwag College students who earned the highest grade point average in their first year at the college were recently recognized at an on-campus luncheon held in their honor.
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 5:00 PM - Various Locations: We invite all parents and guardians of first-year ̨ÍåSwag 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!
1:30 PM to 2:15 PM - Lumsden Gym: Let's kick off orientation with a ̨ÍåSwag Welcome in the Lumsden Gymnasium. Families and students will learn more about what it means to be part of the ̨ÍåSwag community and about life on campus. Dr. Kerry Spicer, Vice President for Student Affairs will lead this session.
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