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HAMBURG, NY — Hilbert College has announced a new multi-year partnership with Hallmark Dining Services, bringing an experienced collegiate dining provider to campus while investing in significant renovations to the college's dining facilities.

Hamburg, NY — Hilbert College announced that Michael R. Cornell will continue serving as interim president as the College advances a series of strategic initiatives centered on academic innovation, enrollment growth, workforce readiness, and Franciscan mission-driven leadership.

Hamburg, NY — Hilbert College is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of two new on-campus undergraduate programs: the Bachelor of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Studies and the Bachelor of Arts in Sports Communication. The new programs are designed to prepare students for emerging career opportunities in two rapidly evolving industries while reinforcing Hilbert’s commitment to hands-on learning, ethical leadership, and career-focused education.

Hilbert College has appointed John S. Olszowka, PhD, as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Hilbert College will host a Celebration of Life service for Sister Edmunette Paczesny, FSSJ, former president and a transformative figure in the college’s history, on Saturday, April 11, at 9:30 am in Swan Auditorium.

Hilbert College has appointed Marty Blind as its new Director of Advancement, effective April 14. Blind currently serves as a Major Gifts Officer at St. Bonaventure University, where he has built a strong record of cultivating philanthropic relationships and advancing institutional fundraising goals.

New programs put ethics, human dignity, and real-world impact at the center of AI education.

Hilbert College has been awarded a $420,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, marking the sixth consecutive year the College has received this support for Hilbert’s Franciscan Advocacy & Resource Center . The funding will continue to sustain student success at Hilbert, providing critical services that help students navigate life challenges, remain enrolled, and thrive both during their time at Hilbert and beyond.

Hilbert College announced a new partnership with Heard of Buffalo, led by owner Amanda Bruckman, that will bring the weekly Trainwreck Sports podcast directly to campus. The collaboration establishes an on-campus creative production hub where students gain hands-on experience alongside professional creators.

Transformational leader guided Hilbert through decades of growth, mission expansion, and student-centered innovation

Partnerships with i2 Analyst’s Notebook & Sovereign Intelligence expand hands-on learning to intelligence & data analysis education

Hilbert College will welcome award-winning storyteller and photographer John Noltner and his acclaimed multimedia project, A Peace of My Mind, to campus from October 20 to October 27, 2025.