Archive — 2024
Nazareth announces a new direct admissions program with Rochester City School District
The new direct admissions program between Nazareth University and Rochester City School District promotes economic and social mobility.
Read the ArticleU.S. National Science Foundation and Micron award Nazareth $1.2 million grant
Nazareth University invests in training STEM teachers in high-need schools to support the employment pipeline for microelectronics careers.
Read the ArticleEnrollment leader Christie Smith is named a 2025 ATHENA International Young Professional Award finalist
Christie Smith, Nazareth’s associate vice president of university admissions and enrollment, is a finalist for the 2025 ATHENA International Young Professional Award, presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.
Read the ArticleNazareth School of Music hosts master classes with world-renowned musicians
Nearly 250 middle school, high school, and college musicians filled two performance halls at Nazareth University for rare opportunities to learn from two of the world’s finest musicians — violinist Maxim Vengerov and pianist Polina Osetinskya.
Read the ArticleNazareth stands out as a leader in international education
Nazareth University is one of the best colleges for international students — in the nation and worldwide, according to two new rankings.
Read the ArticleNazareth presents Cabaret, Nov. 14-16
Nazareth University’s Theatre and Dance Department brings you into the world of the Kit Kat Club as it presents the hit Broadway musical Cabaret on stage at the Nazareth Arts Center‘s Callahan Theater. Performances are Thursday, Nov. 14, Friday, Nov. 16, and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m., and one matinee performance on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 or $13 for seniors at the Nazareth Box office online. Call 585-389-2068 or email boxoffice@naz.edu with any questions.
Read the ArticleDean Cathy Rasmussen is honored as a Rochester Business Journal 2024 Icon
An advocate for language and communication access for all, a professor training future speech-language pathologists, and a leader focused on the importance of interprofessional learning: Nazareth University’s Dean of Interprofessional Health and Human Services Cathy Rasmussen, Ph.D., is a Rochester Business Journal 2024 Icon Honors winner.
Read the ArticleNazareth University joins JED Campus to support student mental health
Nazareth University is joining the JED Campus program in support of student well-being and mental health. The program is a nationwide initiative of The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults nationwide
Read the ArticleViolinist Maxim Vengerov and pianist Polina Osetinskaya join the Nazareth University Symphony for a special one-night performance, Nov. 21
Renowned violinist Maxim Vengerov and piano prodigy Polina Osetinskaya join the Nazareth University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of maestro Raúl Munguía, for a once-in-a-generation concert at Nazareth’s Glazer Music Performance Center’s Beston Hall on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m.
Read the ArticleNazareth receives 2024 Higher Education Excellence In Diversity 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 inclusion.
Read the ArticleNazareth is named a 2024 Hidden Gem by College Raptor
Nazareth University is one of three colleges in New York state selected as a 2025 Hidden Gem by College Raptor, a leading college planning platform that helps families discover the best colleges at the best price.
Read the ArticleNazareth climbs in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 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 No. 44 in the Best Regional Universities North.
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Nazareth thanks Tom Golisano for $5 million gift to the University, part of $360 million donation to Upstate NY nonprofits
Nazareth thanks Tom Golisano for $5 million gift to the University, part of $360 million donation to Upstate NY nonprofits
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Nazareth and Point of the Bluff announce Concerts at Beston Hall
Collaboration will provide Nazareth students opportunities to learn from world-class musicians and to work with music industry professionals.
Read the ArticleNazareth University named to The Princeton Review's Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition
Nazareth University continues to be one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates, according to The Princeton Review. Nazareth is featured in The Princeton Review’s annual guide The Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition.
Read the ArticleNazareth 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 live and attend high school in Chicago.
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Nazareth earns accolades in multiple rankings and awards
Money Magazine, Colleges of Distinction, and Study Abroad Aide are among the organizations recognizing Nazareth’s excellence.
Read the ArticleNazareth School of Music earns big honors for music education
For the second year in a row, Nazareth University’s chapter of the National Association for Music Education, or NAfME, has received national recognition as a 2024 NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence.
Read the ArticleNazareth named best value university for international students
Nazareth University is ranked among the world’s best-value schools for international students wanting to study abroad. The ranking comes from Study Abroad Aide, which features universities across 69 countries. In its 2024 World Best Value University Rankings for International Students, Nazareth is listed among the top 40% of schools in the world.
Read the ArticleNazareth University sees record interest and Class of 2028 applications at historic level
As Nazareth University celebrates its centennial in 2024, it is seeing record interest from prospective students for the fall. Nazareth received the largest number of first-year applications in the school’s 100 years — more than 5,000 — representing all 50 states and 70 countries. That is a 44% increase in first-year applications from 2023.
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