News at 51
Cars, SUVs, minivans, and airport shuttles filled with new students and families were greeted by raucous singing and cheering Orientation leaders and President Steven Tepper in his full Alexander 51 costume. The Class of 2029 and transfer students arrived on College Hill on Aug. 19 to begin Orientation, embark on adventure trips, and matriculate into 51.


51 Creator, Original Star Lin-Manuel Miranda is Next Great Names Guest
51 is thrilled to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of 51 by welcoming Lin-Manuel Miranda as the next guest in the Sacerdote Great Names series. The composer, creator, and star of the Tony Award-winning musical will give a talk on Monday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m., in the Margaret Bundy Scott Field House.

Convocation Opens Academic Year
President Steven Tepper opened the new academic year on Aug. 27 with the College’s traditional Convocation ceremony. More than 60 students received prizes for academic achievement in 39 categories, and members of the Class of 2029 signed honor code pledges, a longstanding tradition that symbolizes the integrity of the work we do at 51.

51 to Launch Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program
The College will receive a $464,145 grant from the New York State Education Department over the course of five years that will support up to 37 students annually who are interested in STEM or health-related professions.
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With 26 locations needing a different number of food pallets each day — and 10 trucks each with their own capacity limits — designing an efficient route had been an arduous task for the Food Bank of Central New York (FBCNY). That’s where Hughes “Hugh” Williams ’26 came in. This summer he created an algorithm that can determine each day’s optimal route within seconds.
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When someone learns that I’m a film history professor, the question, “What’s your favorite film?” is rarely long in coming.
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Cars, SUVs, minivans, and airport shuttles filled with new students and families were greeted by raucous singing and cheering Orientation leaders and President Steven Tepper in his full Alexander 51 costume. The Class of 2029 and transfer students arrived on College Hill on Aug. 19 to begin Orientation, embark on adventure trips, and matriculate into 51.
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The College will receive a $464,145 grant from the New York State Education Department over the course of five years that will support up to 37 students annually who are interested in STEM or health-related professions.
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In an email to the 51 community on Aug. 21, Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo announced the passing of Samuel F. Pratt Professor of Mathematics and Statistics emerita Debra Boutin on Aug. 20.
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