Welcome to Our Trocaire Family, Class of 2026! Let's Celebrate Together!

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Welcome to our Class of 2026! Congratulations on this exciting milestone!

We’re thrilled to have you join our community and look forward to seeing where your journey leads.

To all our alumni, thank you for your continued support and engagement. Your accomplishments and involvement strengthen our network and inspire future graduates.

Wishing you a wonderful summer and looking forward to staying connected! 🌞

With gratitude,

Lisa Schaffer, CFRE

Institutional Advancement Manager

Congratulations Class of 2026

Trocaire College held its 75th Commencement Ceremony at the UB Center for the Arts on May 21, 2026, with over 170 students receiving a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree.

Jessica Cox, President, Highmark Western and Northeastern New York delivered the Distinguished Speaker Address. The Student Address was given by Emily Halliday, our 2026 Nursing graduate. The Alumni Address was presented by our Alumni Board President, Melissa Archer '00.

Give 716

Thank you for making a difference for Trocaire students and our community!

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Give 716 is a great opportunity to support Trocaire College and maximize your impact through exciting incentives and matching gifts!

Behind every Trocaire student is a story of resilience, determination, and hope for a better future. Students arrive with determination – but often face real challenges, balancing school, work, and family while striving to keep moving forward.

Your support can make a difference in helping a student stay on track to graduate. Designate your donation to Trocaire College. Your gift will go directly toward providing immediate scholarship support to current Trocaire students.

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2026 Spring Soiree

2026 Spring Soirée honorees are pictured above. Michele Ladouceur '01, Distinguished Alumna Award Recipient; Nicholas Osman '26, Outstanding Student Award; and Thomas Ulbrich, representing Goodwill of WNY.

Thank you to all who supported the 2026 Spring Soirée. Your partnership makes a genuine and significant life-changing difference for Trocaire students seeking to transform their lives.

Alumni Spotlight

Thank you, Tim, for giving back and helping prepare the next generation of radiologic technologists!

Trocaire, alum, Tim Vane ’93, an interventional radiologic technologist at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, returned to campus earlier this month to support our radiology technology students as they prepare for their board exams and graduation.

Tim led a comprehensive review session for the Class of 2026, sharing his expertise in medical imaging and real-world experience in the field.

Good News!

In partnership with Elderwood, we announced the launch of the Elderwood-Trocaire iCARE Career Pathway Scholarship this summer. This initiative represents a $150,000 annual investment by Elderwood to support up to ten of their employees at a time as they pursue a practical nursing (LPN), registered nursing (RN), or bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) at Trocaire. Read the full story here.

Trocaire Travels is Coming Back!

Trocaire Travels allows us to meet you where you are, especially if you can’t attend after-hours events due to busy personal and family commitments. By visiting you at your place of employment, we can connect face-to-face, hear your stories, update your information, and show our appreciation for the meaningful work you do every day. It’s also a chance to share what’s new at Trocaire and keep you engaged as part of our future!

Do you have fellow alumni at work? Do you want us to come visit you with Trocaire swag, snacks &beverages? Contact Lisa today at schafferl@Trocaire.edu or 716.827.4342

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Around Campus

FeedMore Farmers Market at Trocaire

Love fresh fruits and vegetables? Stop by the FeedMore WNY Farm Market at Trocaire College, 360 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220, to purchase fresh, healthy, affordable, and locally grown produce. The market will be available from 1:00–2:00 p.m. on July 22, and August 12 and 26, 2026. The Farm Market accepts cash, debit/credit cards, tap-to-pay, and SNAP/EBT benefits, with SNAP/EBT purchases receiving 50% off.

Start Strong Orientation

Throughout the summer, Student Life is hosting Start Strong orientations to welcome our new students. First-time freshmen and transfer students have the opportunity to learn about our academic and student services, go on a tour of campus with their class schedules, and meet fellow classmates.

Welcome Week

The Wellness Committee, Student Life & the Wellness Center will kick off the fall semester with Welcome Week (August 24–28, 2026), featuring daily activities, giveaways, and wellness resources to help students transition into the new academic year. Highlights include complimentary coffee and tea, healthy snacks, simple recipes using items from Catherine's Cupboard, and sleep wellness resources.

The Wellness Committee will also host the annual Wegmans Flu Shot Clinic on the Choate Campus for the entire Trocaire community on September 8 (9:00am–12:00pm) and September 9 (2:00pm–5:00pm), encouraging a healthy start to the semester.