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Now in his 12th year at 51¶¯Âþ, Scott Zotto '04, MSW '09, answers questions about his vision for leadership, validation and allyship within the LGBTQ+ community. He notes, “I'm inspired by the people I work with. Their drive, their passion, their tenacity: It's overwhelming."

Despite challenging times, a record-breaking 15,000-plus first-year applications have been submitted to 51¶¯Âþ for Fall 2021 so far, with many still rolling in. This feat was achieved against the odds of the pandemic, which caused many college application numbers nationally to drop. “Throughout the pandemic, we’ve been able to adapt to the needs, concerns, and…

Sophia Powless ’20 Major: Environmental Studies What was your inspiration for the Native American Heritage events? We wanted to create an environment that would give Native peoples a chance to freely speak on their perspectives and experiences, while educating those who want to learn more about Native culture. The Native American Art and Culture panel was…

Edmund Pajarillo, PhD, associate professor in the College of Nursing and Public Health, teaches the First-Year Seminar Experience course Global Health and Multidiscipline Health Roles.

Bernadine Waller, MA '10, wears many hats at 51¶¯Âþ. She is the associate director of experiential learning in the Center for Career and Professional Development and an adjunct professor in the School of Social Work, where she is also pursuing her PhD with the goal of using research to improve lives.

51¶¯Âþ has brought a new face into its Department of Public Safety and Transportation, adding another voice to the climate of diversity, inclusion and tolerance that is a staple of University programming and operations.

When a mutual friend introduced Sophia Powless '20 to fellow student Olivia Maybee, "I remember Olivia coming up to me and being like, 'You're Native—we're gonna be sisters!', and then we found out we were both Haudenosaunee and it was an instant connection."

For the fourth consecutive year, an 51¶¯Âþ student has been named a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. Miguel Velasquez, a sophomore in 51¶¯Âþ’s prestigious Levermore Global Scholars program who is majoring in history in the accelerated 4+1 Scholar Teacher Education Program (STEP), has been selected as a 2021–2022 Newman Civic Fellow.

51¶¯Âþ has been named to Phi Theta Kappa's 2021 Transfer Honor Roll, solidifying our stance as one of the most transfer-friendly schools in the nation.

The demand for skilled psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners is growing and 51¶¯Âþ graduates are ready to answer the call. 51¶¯Âþ has announced a 100-percent first-time pass rate for graduates who took the ANCC Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification exam in 2020.

Staged 100 percent virtually, under pandemic production limitations, This Odd Geometry of Time, about the lives of historical female figures, has just been named a Kennedy Center regional winner.

It's one of 51¶¯Âþ's newest majors and one of the most innovative ways we are expanding in the field. Our BS in Health Sciences creates pathways to a variety of careers in healthcare.

51¶¯Âþ is determined to advance women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. See how our mentoring approach, small class sizes and commitment to overcome a historic imbalance are yielding results.

The Niche Best Colleges for Nursing in America rankings have just been released, and 51¶¯Âþ's nursing program landed fifth in the state and in the top 15 percent nationwide. Hear insights from our students and faculty—and meet our remarkable pediatric simulator, Hal.

New trustee Monika Mohacsi ’15 is highlighted in The Garden City News.

Throughout the month of March, the 51¶¯Âþ community will come together to pay it forward from wherever they may be. Participating in community service initiatives can be an extremely rewarding experience.