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HAMBURG, NY — 315 Hilbert College students, faculty, and staff spent September 29 serving across the Buffalo area, volunteering with 18 nonprofit and community organizations for Franciscan Day of Caring, the College’s annual day of service. Volunteers fanned out from food pantries and nature preserves to a friary and a botanical garden

HAMBURG, NY — Bring your furry friend for a blessing from our priest! Or bring nothing and leave with a new one. Hilbert College and Sweet Buffalo to the Rescue are hosting Fall in Love with Rescues, a free pet adoption event open to the public on Saturday, October 3rd, from 12 to 4 pm on the Hilbert quad.

HAMBURG, NY — Hilbert College today announced that Tim Seil, currently Associate Vice President for Student Life and Director of Athletics, will serve as the institution’s Vice President for Student Life and Athletics, effective September 17, 2026.

HAMBURG, NY — Hilbert College's Cybersecurity, BS program has earned four 2027 rankings from Research.com: #4 among the Most Valuable Cybersecurity Degree Programs in New York, #10 in the Northeast, #35 nationally, and #11 on Research.com's Most Affordable Cybersecurity Degree Programs list for New York.

HAMBURG, NY — Hilbert College and the University at Buffalo School of Social Work have entered into a new partnership that will provide qualified students with an accelerated pathway to earn both a bachelor's degree and a Master of Social Work (MSW) in approximately five years of full-time study. The agreement establishes two new accelerated pathways: a 3+2 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Master of Social Work and a 3+2 Bachelor of Science in Human Services/Master of Social Work.

HAMBURG, NY — Hilbert College has launched the First Responder Scholarship, a new tuition award for active law enforcement officers, corrections professionals, EMTs, firefighters, paramedics, and dispatchers pursuing a bachelors or masters degree at Hilbert College Global.

Hamburg, NY – Hilbert College announced plans to construct a new on-campus multi-purpose artificial turf athletic field, an investment that will provide a space for the College's football, men's and women's soccer, and lacrosse programs. The new facility will also serve as a vibrant hub for student life, intramural recreation, and community engagement.

HAMBURG, NY — Hilbert College has announced an expanded tuition policy aimed at making higher education more affordable for veterans and military-aligned students enrolled in on-ground programs.

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.