Author Archives: Daniel Robison

A Conversation with Joyce Strobel – Director of Publications

Joyce Strobel, who has worked at Daemen for more than 25 years, was recently promoted, becoming the institution’s director of publications. Strobel began working in Daemen’s print shop as a typesetter in the 1980s and later transferred to publications as… Read More »

Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate – and Challenge – Class of 2022

While 1,102 days had passed since Daemen last held commencement at Kleinhans Music Hall, this year’s ceremonies – the 71st in the institution’s history – were a welcome return to the university’s long-standing tradition of holding graduation in one of… Read More »

75th-Anniversary Celebrations Take Shape

As the academic year closes, Daemen is ramping up plans to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Throughout the summer and fall, a spate of events will honor the institution’s history and gather the university’s community of students, alums, faculty, staff and… Read More »

Graduates Honored at Excellence Awards Ceremony

Academic departments came together at the annual Student Excellence Awards to present honors to graduating students who excelled in and out of the classroom. The university also presented several campus-wide awards, continuing an institutional tradition. Awarding of Honorary Degree In… Read More »

Daemen Joins Northeast Conference as Associate Member For Men’s Volleyball

The news indicates a significant stride for the program which has competed as an NCAA Division I-II independent since its inception. Daemen will join the NEC along with fellow Western New York institution D’Youville University, bringing the NEC’s stable of… Read More »

Graduating Student-Athlete Profile – Alex Hasiotis

A five-year member of the Daemen women’s bowling program, Hasiotis helped the Wildcats to 164 wins while winning numerous tournament championships. This past season, with Hasiotis using an additional year of eligibility granted by the NCAA due to COVID-19, she… Read More »

A Conversation with Matthew Favale ’16

Visual and performing arts alum Matthew Favale ’16 has returned to Daemen – this time as an information technology specialist. Since graduating from Daemen with a bachelor of science in art, with minors in illustration and graphic design,… Read More »

Academic Influence Ranks Daemen ABA in Top 20 Nationally, Among Other Honors

Academic Influence, an online scholarly ranking publication, has included Daemen University on its national and international lists of most influential schools. Included in these rankings was Daemen’s online master’s in applied behavior analysis, which placed in the top 20… Read More »

Daemen Named a Top 3 Program in New York for Online Nursing

Registered Nursing, an online information resource for nurses, has ranked Daemen University’s Nursing, B.S. (R.N. to B.S.) program third in New York State. “As one of the top online nursing programs of its kind in New York, we’re proud… Read More »

New Virtual Tour of Campus Launches

Daemen‘s new virtual tour is now available to provide prospective students and their families an inside look at the university’s Amherst campus. “Our online tour is another kind of welcome mat—a resource that gives prospective students an opportunity to… Read More »

EMERGENCE Best in Show Awarded to Artist Erin Kearney

Erin Kearney, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Buffalo, was named the Best in Show artist for the Daemen-led and first-ever EMERGENCE: A Celebration of Emerging Artists. The honor was given based on the quality of work displayed… Read More »

2022 Night Of Honors Celebrates Daemen Student-Athletes

The annual event recognizes the achievements of the university’s intercollegiate teams and student-athletes. Major awards were presented to basketball players Andrew Sischo (Male Athlete of the Year) and Katie Titus (Female Athlete of the Year)—as well as tennis player Zachary… Read More »

Graduating Student-Athlete Profile – Sarah Golas

Sarah Golas has been a four-year member of the Daemen cross country/track and field program, appearing in 18 cross country and 29 track and field meets. She was also a First Team All-ECC performer in 2021 for outdoor track and… Read More »

A Conversation with Dominic Hannon – New Assist. Director for Student Center Operations

Dominic Hannon joined Daemen University in April, as assistant director for student center operations. Overseeing the Wick Student Center and its team, Hannon is tasked with ensuring a welcoming environment on campus for the Daemen community and those visitors. He… Read More »

Baratunde Thurston—Writer, Activist and Comedian—Announced as Keynote Speaker for Daemen’s 75th

Baratunde Thurston – an Emmy-nominated host who has worked for The Onion, produced for The Daily Show, advised the Obama White House, and authored the New York Times-bestseller How To Be Black – will deliver the keynote address of Daemen … Read More »