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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.  

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Apr 30, 2025
Three men dressed in suits posing with large scissors cutting a blue ribbon in front of an entrance to a physical therapy facility

̨ÍåSwag, Villa Maria College, and Buffalo Rehab Group celebrated the official opening of the ̨ÍåSwag Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) at Villa Maria College today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Mar 12, 2025
Woman with shoulder-length light brown hair smiling, wearing a blue jacket in front of a teal background

JoAnn Falletta, Multiple GRAMMY Award-winning conductor and Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, and Lynn Marinelli, Director of Intergovernmental Relations at Empire State Development's Western New York Office, have been appointed to the ̨ÍåSwag Board of Trustees.

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Nov 20, 2024
Image of United Way of Buffalo & Erie County logo

̨ÍåSwag has developed a partnership with United Way of Buffalo & Erie County (UWBEC) to provide a generous scholarship to United Way employees and affiliate members.

21 Mar
Saturday, March, 21 2026 |
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9:00 AM to 1:30 PM - Research & Information Commons: The Office of ̨ÍåSwag will host Accepted Student Day on Saturday, March 21, 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 the incoming fall 2026 class, current students, and see what ̨ÍåSwag has to offer for your college experience. Visit ̨ÍåSwag.edu/ASD for more information.

25 Mar
Wednesday, March, 25 2026 |
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10:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center - Lobby: ̨ÍåSwag Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving campaign where the ̨ÍåSwag community fundraises for over 35 areas on campus. From Athletics to Academic Departments, student organizations, and scholarships, this is a day to make a ̨ÍåSwag Difference. Stop by the lobby of Yurtchuk to spin the wheel for prizes, grab a ̨ÍåSwag cookie, and meet the faces behind this campaign. Staff, faculty, and students are invited to get involved! No donation is too small — every contribution truly adds up. We also welcome you to become an ambassador and represent the area of campus you care most about. Donate Today | Become an Ambassador

25 Mar
Wednesday, March, 25 2026 |
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6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center - Social Room: Thinking About Graduate School? Come to our Graduate Open House on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Meet faculty and current graduate students Learn about our generous tuition scholarships Explore career services for graduate students As a graduate student, your personal and professional growth never ends at ̨ÍåSwag College. Whether you are entering the field of education, healthcare, social work, or business, our graduate programs offer one-on-one attention, speed-to-degree, and a strong professional network. Our Graduate Programs Lead to Great Careers! Applied Behavior Analysis Education (virtual session only) Leadership and Innovation MBA MBA in Accounting Nursing (MS and DNP options) Paralegal Certificate Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Public Health (MPH) Social Work (MSW) Strategic & Analytical Management Certificate For more information or to register: Visit ̨ÍåSwag.edu/GradOH Text (716) 271-0454 Call (716) 839-8225

7 Apr
Tuesday, April, 7 2026 |
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9:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Rosary Hall: Prospective students, our Spring Visit Days are a great opportunity to visit campus while we are in session! Students will be able to attend an admissions information session, tour our campus, and enjoy a complimentary meal in the campus dining hall.

8 Apr
Wednesday, April, 8 2026 |
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9:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Rosary Hall: Prospective students, our Spring Visit Days are a great opportunity to visit campus while we are in session! Students will be able to attend an admissions information session, tour our campus, and enjoy a complimentary meal in the campus dining hall.

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