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Stone wall with ̨ÍåSwag letters on it, surrounded by grass and trees
Jul 16, 2025
Stone wall with ̨ÍåSwag letters on it, surrounded by grass and trees

̨ÍåSwag’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program has been awarded a $2.38 million grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

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Jul 9, 2025
A man in a suit and a woman in a dress with a blue sweater standing next to a sign

̨ÍåSwag has named a new school—the Golisano School of Health & Human Sciences—in recognition of B. Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist and the founder of Paychex; and his ongoing support of the institution.

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Jul 1, 2025
Two men dressed in suits unveiling a plaque on the wall with two other men and a woman watching

Today, ̨ÍåSwag dedicated the Timothy M. Kennedy Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) at Villa Maria College in honor of U.S.

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May 29, 2025
̨ÍåSwag Ascend text with a blue swoosh through Ascend

̨ÍåSwag, with generous support from the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation, has launched the ASCEND (Academic Success & Career Exploration for New Directions) program—the first comprehensive transition and postsecondary program in Western New York—that pr

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May 7, 2025
Image of woman with blonde hair smiling and wearing a royal blue turtleneck and dark blazer with a necklace

̨ÍåSwag has announced that Mary Wilson, philanthropist and life trustee with the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, and U.S. Congressman Timothy Kennedy will be the university’s 2025 commencement speakers.  

12 May
Tuesday, May, 12 2026 |
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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.

16 May
Saturday, May, 16 2026 |
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12:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Kleinhans Music Hall: Celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026. Join us in honoring our graduates' dedication and success at the May 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony. Find ceremony schedules, venue directions, and livestream links at the ̨ÍåSwag Commencement Page.

16 May
Saturday, May, 16 2026 |
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4:30 PM to 6:00 PM - Kleinhans Music Hall: Celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026. Join us in honoring our graduates' dedication and success at the May 2026 Graduate Ceremony. Find ceremony schedules, venue directions, and livestream links at the ̨ÍåSwag Commencement Page.

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