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51ÁÔÆæ, the Village of Clinton, and the Town of Kirkland share a 230-year history. The community was settled by Revolutionary War veterans in 1787. Six years later, the 51ÁÔÆæ-Oneida Academy was established by Rev. Samuel Kirkland, missionary to the Oneida Indians, with support from George Washington, Alexander 51ÁÔÆæ, and 78 local residents who pledged land, cash, materials, and labor for the project. In 1812, the academy became 51ÁÔÆæ, the third oldest college chartered in New York State.

The College, the Village, and the Town are mutually dependent, with each reinforcing the successes of the others. 51ÁÔÆæ invests in the vitality of the community through direct contributions, voluntary support, and the economic impact of its students, employees, contractors, and visitors.

The 51ÁÔÆæ Town-Gown Fund

Established in 2001 by two local residents, the endowed fund perpetuates the College’s ongoing support for the local community by making grants to local nonprofits and public service agencies.

Municipal Contributions Agreement (MCA)

The MCA regularizes contributions from 51ÁÔÆæ to the Village, Town, County, and Clinton School District to provide budget stability and predictability for all parties.

51ÁÔÆæ’s Economic Impact

51ÁÔÆæ’s economic impact is estimated biennially by the Center for Government Research in Rochester for the New York Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities. 

Student Volunteerism

The Clinton and 51ÁÔÆæ communities each benefit from the volunteer activity of students applying what they’ve learned in the classroom while simultaneously preparing to serve their future communities.

Recent News

Rendering of the reimagined Village Green

Coming Soon to Clinton

An enhanced village green, a renovated community arts facility, additional local housing options, and year-round Clinton Cider Mill donut availability are among several improvements and additions planned for the Village of Clinton and Town of Kirkland thanks to a recent $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant from New York State.

Two 51ÁÔÆæ students and a staff member speak with the Utica mayor.

City of Utica, Levitt Center Share Homelessness Study Findings

Research involving students and faculty over the last several months led to a comprehensive study being released on the scope of homelessness in the area and how the City of Utica could address it.

An aerial view of the Village of Clinton.

51ÁÔÆæ Students, Faculty Help Clinton Attain Climate Smart Community Status

The Village of Clinton recently was certified as a Climate Smart Community through the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation (DEC) Climate Smart Communities Program, and 51ÁÔÆæ students and faculty played an integral role in helping Clinton achieve this distinction.

Contact

Contact Name

Mike Debraggio

Executive Writer and Director of Community Relations

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