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Nazareth University students preserve the stories and tradition of Rochester's Italian-American community, Oct. 6
The stories of many Italian-American families who immigrated to make their home in Rochester are being preserved thanks to Nazareth University students who are documenting the stories and traditions as part of an ongoing Oral History Project. The Naza...
Oct 4, 2024, 2:33pm EDT
Nazareth University receives 2024 Higher Education Excellence In Diversity (HEED) Award
Nazareth University received the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine - a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and i...
Oct 3, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Nazareth University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 Best College rankings
Nazareth University is a top performer in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best College rankings, moving up 10 spots from last year to #44 in the Best Regional Universities North. For its strong commitment to helping economically disadvantaged stude...
Sep 24, 2024, 11:00am EDT
Nazareth celebrates its Centennial in grand style during Naz Weekend, Sept. 20-22
Nazareth University is celebrating its 100 years in grand style this weekend as its Centennial celebration reaches the pinnacle during Naz Weekend 2024 - held September 20-22. Momentous events include the unveiling of a Centennial history wall on Frida...
Sep 18, 2024, 3:00pm EDT
Nazareth University and Point of the Bluff announce Concerts at Beston Hall, extending popular concert series year round
A popular Finger Lakes destination for summer outdoor music will continue its world-class concert series all year round thanks to a new collaboration - Concerts at Beston Hall - between Point of the Bluff Vineyards and Nazareth University. Since 2018...
Sep 5, 2024, 4:00am EDT
Hundreds of Nazareth students head out to the Rochester community for Naz in Action Day, August 22
Nazareth University's new students are heading out into the Rochester community for Naz in Action Day. The students will be assigned to one of more than 30 community partners for a day of service. From sorting clothing donations to assisting with backp...
Aug 22, 2024, 7:00am EDT
Nazareth University welcomes new students for Move In Day, Wednesday, August 21
Nazareth University welcomes its newest students today as they move into their residence halls on campus! The new first-year and transfer students will also enjoy a welcome picnic with President Beth Paul, and cap off their first night on campus with a...
Aug 19, 2024, 11:00am EDT
Rochester area high school students learn about world religions and interfaith dialogue at Nazareth University, Aug. 8
A group of high school students from around Rochester, including several Afghani refugee students, are attending the Global Citizenship Immersion program at Nazareth University this week (August 5-9) to explore the diversity of world religions and lear...
Aug 5, 2024, 11:00am EDT
Nazareth University partners with Chicago Scholars program to offer direct admission to eligible first-generation college students
Nazareth University is announcing a new, first-of-its-kind partnership with Chicago Scholars - offering direct admission to eligible students in the renowned organization that supports academically ambitious, first-generation college-going students who...
Jul 24, 2024, 10:00am EDT
Nazareth celebrates its first Commencement ceremonies as University, May 17 & 18
Nazareth University has a lot to celebrate: Its Class of 2024 is the first class graduating from the renamed Nazareth University, and Nazareth turns 100 this year, making this year's grads also the final graduating class of Nazareth's first century! Th...
May 15, 2024, 9:59am EDT