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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.

̨ÍåSwag Colleges of Distinction
Jun 7, 2023
̨ÍåSwag Colleges of Distinction

For the sixteenth consecutive year, ̨ÍåSwag has been named a College of Distinction for providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, community involvement, and outcomes-based learning.

Sign at front of ̨ÍåSwag
May 16, 2023
Sign at front of ̨ÍåSwag

AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag signed a teach-out agreement with Medaille University on Monday afternoon, May 15, following an announcement that Medaille will cease operations effective August 31, 2023.

U.S. News & World Report Best Grad Schools
Apr 25, 2023
U.S. News & World Report Best Grad Schools

AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag’s Physician Assistant Studies and Nursing graduate programs placed among the best in the country, according to 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report rankings released Tuesday.  

Foundation 214
Mar 8, 2023
Foundation 214

AMHERST, N.Y. – At an MOU signing on March 8, ̨ÍåSwag and Foundation 214- a charitable foundation that supports US military veterans- signed an MOU awarding the university with a $1.5M grant to offer comprehensive veterans services that meet the academic, financial, and social-emotional needs of military-aligned and veteran students.

8 Jan
Thursday, January, 8 2026 |
(Student Affairs)

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center

15 Jan
Thursday, January, 15 2026 |
(̨ÍåSwag)

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Virtual: Advance Your Nursing Career Join us at the Virtual Nursing Open House to hear directly from our nursing faculty and learn about all of our degree options. For more information or to register, please call 716-839-8225 or visit ̨ÍåSwag.edu/NursingOpenHouse. Register for the Virtual Open House

20 Jan
Tuesday, January, 20 2026 |
(Richard Greco)

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center - Alumni Lounge: Support ̨ÍåSwag Tennis at their Winter Carnival Basket Raffle. Winners will be announced at the Winter Carnival on Saturday, January 24!

21 Jan
Wednesday, January, 21 2026 |
(Richard Greco)

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center - Alumni Lounge: Support ̨ÍåSwag Tennis at their Winter Carnival Basket Raffle. Winners will be announced at the Winter Carnival on Saturday, January 24!

24 Jan
Saturday, January, 24 2026 |
(Richard Greco)

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - 5959 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221: Join ̨ÍåSwag Tennis for their Winter Carnival on Saturday, January 24 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Miller Tennis Center. $45 for entry to the event + clinic, food, refreshments, and one basket raffle sheet. OR $30 for entry to the event, food and refreshments. Registration starts at 6:00 PM.

̨ÍåSwag Voice

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