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Byron Brown, Buffalo’s longest-serving mayor and now President and CEO of Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation, has been appointed to the ̨ÍåSwag Board of Trustees. The board voted unanimously to appoint Brown during its Tuesday, November 12 quarterly meeting.
New York State Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) secured $1.2 million in grant funding for ̨ÍåSwag’s Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) at Villa Maria Co
The ̨ÍåSwag Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Brian Higgins, a former U.S. Congressman and the CEO & president of Shea’s Performing Arts Center, to the university’s board.
̨ÍåSwag has received approval from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to establish two degree programs: a new bachelor’s of science in criminal justice and a newly updated Doctor of Nursing Practice.
For the first time, ̨ÍåSwag has been named to the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges list, the largest and most comprehensive annual ranking of schools for military service members and veterans.
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.
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
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
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.
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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