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AMHERST, N.Y. -- The outstanding achievements of graduates in the ̨ÍåSwag College Class of 2020 were recognized at the annual Excellence Awards Ceremony held virtually on Aug. 14 as part of the college’s commencement activities.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – In a private ceremony, ̨ÍåSwag College President Gary Olson formally presented an honorary doctor of humane letters to Supervisor Brian Kulpa, who served as commencement speaker for the college’s 2020 undergraduate and graduate ceremonies.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag College celebrated the Class of 2020 in virtual undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies that were livestreamed on Aug. 15 on the college’s commencement website.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – In his first State of the College address since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, ̨ÍåSwag College President Gary Olson praised the campus community for their resiliency throughout the crisis and emphasized the college’s fiscal stability.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag College Dean Dr. Michael Brogan has announced the students who have achieved Dean’s List status at the college for the fall 2019 semester.
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