Thursday, August 14, 2008
Hilbert Receives $2 Million Grant for Program to Bolster Student Success
HAMBURG, N.Y. – Hilbert College has been awarded a five-year $2 million Title III grant, the largest grant ever received by the college, from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at at-risk and underprepared students and for a new program designed to enhance the college experience for all first-year Hilbert students.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Burns Named Vice President for Enrollment Management
HAMBURG, N.Y. – Peter Burns, who has more than 20 years experience in enrollment management, admissions and financial services, has been appointed vice president for enrollment management at Hilbert College. His appointment was effective July 1.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Hilbert SIFE Places Third Nationally for Financial Literacy Program
HAMBURG , N.Y. – A new financial literacy program starting this fall to teach Hilbert College students and new refugees in Western New York good financial habits earned the college’s Students in Free Enterprise team third place at the SIFE national competition. The win in the financial literacy category marks the first time Hilbert SIFE placed in the top three in an individual topic competition at nationals.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Hilbert Names Two to Board of Trustees
HAMBURG, N.Y. – Bob Clerici and Janet Stanek have been named to three-year terms on the Hilbert College Board of Trustees.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
College Celebrates Successful Campaign
Hilbert College recently celebrated the successful completion of its $3.5 million First 50 Campaign, the largest fund-raising endeavor in the college’s history, and also having met its first challenge grant from the prestigious Kresge Foundation.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Educational Aspirations of Inner-City Students Spurred On By Outreach Program
HAMBURG , N.Y. – One year after taking part in Hilbert College’s new pre-college preparation initiative for inner-city youth, the first group of Buffalo high school participants will return this summer for a three-week on-campus sampling of what to expect in college.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Hilbert Completes Most Successful Capital Campaign in College’s History
HAMBURG, N.Y. – Hilbert College has successfully concluded the largest fund-raising endeavor in the college’s history, having eclipsed a $3.5 million goal for its First 50 Campaign, named in honor of the college’s 50th anniversary marked in 2007.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
New Community Service Awards Presented to 2008 Graduates
HAMBURG, N.Y. – Local and international community service work earned several Hilbert College Class of 2008 graduates special recognition at the college’s baccalaureate Mass, making it the first time the honors were presented.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Student With Muscular Dystrophy Overcomes Challenges to Receive Degree
HAMBURG , N.Y. – When nearly 4-years-old, James Parsell was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a genetic, degenerative muscle disease that primarily affects voluntary muscles, like those in the arms and legs. He was expected to be in a wheelchair by age 9.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
High School Students to Learn College-Level Research Skills
HAMBURG , N.Y. – A group of college-bound Frontier Senior High School students will receive valuable hands-on information literacy instruction at Hilbert College’s McGrath Library as part of a collaborative project with the Southtowns school.
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