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Photo of Kari Costelloe
Oct 24, 2023
Photo of Kari Costelloe

̨ÍåSwag President Gary A. Olson announced the appointment of Kari Costelloe as the university’s new chief of staff, effective Monday, October 30, 2023.   

High drone view of front of campus in the fall. RIC and Gymnasium in foreground
Oct 13, 2023
High drone view of front of campus in the fall. RIC and Gymnasium in foreground

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded ̨ÍåSwag a five-year, $2.2 million grant through the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program in order to increase retention and graduation rates and eliminate equity gaps.  

President Gary A. Olson in tuxedo and Scott Bieler in suit holding excellence award
Oct 2, 2023
President Gary A. Olson in tuxedo and Scott Bieler in suit holding excellence award

AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag’s College of Health Professions will be named The Scott Bieler College of Health Professions in honor of Scott Bieler – a member of the university’s board of trustees and the president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group, the largest automotive group in New York State and one of the largest privately-owned auto groups in the country.

̨ÍåSwag sign on a stone wall with flowers, plants and trees around it
Sep 18, 2023
̨ÍåSwag sign on a stone wall with flowers, plants and trees around it

AMHERST, N.Y. – For the fifth consecutive year, ̨ÍåSwag has been recognized as a top institution of higher education in the country, being named to the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best National Universities list. 

Board of Trustee Chair John R. Yurtchuk
Jul 19, 2023
Board of Trustee Chair John R. Yurtchuk

Board of Trustee Chair John R. Yurtchuk has committed $2 million to ̨ÍåSwag, the largest single gift in the institution’s history. The donation will support the President’s Excellence Fund, which ensures the university’s continued vibrancy and long-term stability.

10 Apr
Friday, April, 10 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.

18 Apr
Saturday, April, 18 2026 |
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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

̨ÍåSwag Voice banner; profile view of front of RIC

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