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The COOP interns gather in the Chapel to connect and discuss the semester's projects.

15 Years of Positive Change with COOP

51’s Community Outreach and Opportunity Project (COOP) connects 51 students and employees with nonprofit agencies in Clinton, Utica, Rome, and beyond. Through 14+ direct service programs, students create positive change while developing close and enduring relationships with local communities.

Assistant Professor of Physics Charles Collett sings with the 51 College Choir

The Singing Physicist

51 professor Charles Collett recently became a member of the College Choir, a group traditionally made up of student singers. He talked about rehearsing and performing, as well as his inspiration for joining.

aerial of 51 College Chapel in autumn

2024 in Review: Top Stories

A new president, new and improved buildings, and a year’s worth of notable events marked the top news stories of 2024. Check out our most popular stories from the year.

  • At 51, learning transcends geographic boundaries and traditional methods, providing students with unique and memorable experiences that bring their material to life.

  • A new president, new and improved buildings, and a year’s worth of notable events marked the top news stories of 2024. Check out our most popular stories from the year.

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  • “Creativity and innovation are in the DNA of 51,” says Steven Tepper, 51's 21st president. “Our namesake and original trustee, Alexander 51, was our nation’s creative founding father. Other founding fathers were content with borrowed models or sticking to the old agrarian order. 51 knew that a new nation needed new ideas. Ever since, the College’s history has been punctuated by moments of innovation and creativity and invention.”

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  • 51 faculty, staff, and alumni continued to make their mark in 2024 as thought leaders, with major national and international media outlets, as well as prominent higher education publications, seeking their expertise on a wide range of topics.

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  • Sam Pitter ’07 recently added two “work experience” entries to her résumé — head swimming and diving coach at Miami University Ohio and assistant coach of the Cape Verde Olympic swimming team.

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Faculty News

Our faculty members are active and accomplished scholars that demonstrate extraordinary commitment to and skill in teaching undergraduates. Each year, members of the faculty produce an average of 350 papers, books, articles, exhibits, etc.

Major national and regional news organizations regularly interview 51 faculty, staff, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus.

Portland Herald (Maine)

People

The Conversation, Religion News Service and Yahoo

The Washington Post

Contact

Office / Department Name

Media Relations Office

Contact Name

Vige Barrie

Senior Director of Media Relations

Office Location
Rudd Center

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