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

AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag’s 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, ̨ÍåSwag 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.

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

AMHERST, N.Y. – After a national search, ̨ÍåSwag 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, ̨ÍåSwag 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. – ̨ÍåSwag 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.

18 Apr
Saturday, April, 18 2026 |
(̨ÍåSwag)

9:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Research and Information Commons: Prospective students, join us for Spring Open House! Saturday, April 18th 9:30am - 1:00pm This is a great opportunity for you to meet faculty in all of our academic departments, take a tour of campus, and attend a special Campus Reception with faculty and representatives from student life and student services. Visit ̨ÍåSwag.edu/OpenHouse for more information, or call the Office of ̨ÍåSwag at (716) 839-8225.

23 Apr
Thursday, April, 23 2026 |
(Joelle Carroll)

3:00 PM to 5:30 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center YSC Social Room

24 Apr
Friday, April, 24 2026 |
(Joelle Carroll)

3:00 PM to 5:30 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center YSC Social Room

29 Apr
Wednesday, April, 29 2026 |
(Rebecca Aupperle)

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center YSC Social Room

12 May
Tuesday, May, 12 2026 |
(̨ÍåSwag)

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - ̨ÍåSwag Hall: The Office of ̨ÍåSwag will host an Accepted Student Reception on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. This is an event exclusively for accepted students! Whether you're coming to ̨ÍåSwag and looking to make new friends, or trying to decide if ̨ÍåSwag is the right fit for you: this event is about you! Meet some of your incoming fall 2026 classmates, current students, and see what ̨ÍåSwag has to offer for your college experience. Visit ̨ÍåSwag.edu/ASD for more information.

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