Author Archives: Daniel Robison

Daemen Announces Relaunch of Athletics Hall of Fame

The relaunch will include a 2022-23 induction ceremony and a complete overhaul of the physical Hall of Fame display. A significant facelift will include a new, state-of-the-art digital display system within the Lumsden Gymnasium lobby. This upgrade will be funded… Read More »

A Conversation with Kay Leach ’15

Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) alum Kay Leach ’15 returned to Daemen last year to serve the department in a new role as administrative coordinator. Kay holds an undergraduate degree in art education from Daemen and a Master of Fine… Read More »

Carnegie Reaffirms Daemen as a Top-Tier “Doctoral/Professional University”

On January 31st, the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education reaffirmed Daemen’s classification as a “Doctoral/Professional University.” The college is one of only three institutions of higher education in the region to earn the highest category of this prestigious… Read More »

Commencement Returning to Kleinhans in 2022

For the first time since 2019, Daemen’s commencement ceremonies will be held at Kleinhans Music Hall. As in years past, both the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies will feature the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus. Byron Brown, recently elected to an… Read More »

Shantina Addison Competes on Family Feud this Week

On Friday, February 4, the Daemen community (and entire country) can see Shantina Addison – assistant director of graduate and transfer admissions at the college – and her family compete on Family Feud. The episode will air more than a… Read More »

Lori Caccamise Named Director of Facilities Management and Capital Projects

After an extensive search, Lori Caccamise has been appointed the new director of facilities and capital planning at Daemen. Caccamise will start at the college on Feb. 21. With more than 30 years of facilities and project management experience in… Read More »

All High Art Weekend Offers Opportunities to Aspiring Artists

All High – an annual tradition at Daemen for more nearly 50 years – returns to campus in 2022 with in-person events and exhibitions. The All High Art Weekend – with a theme of “Think Outside the Frame” – will… Read More »

Winners of Nine Straight, Men’s Basketball Ranks 5th in Regional Poll

Daemen’s men’s basketball team has achieved its highest ranking since the preseason. The Wildcats are among the hottest teams in the country – owning the longest active winning streak in the East Region – and tied for sixth-longest among all… Read More »

Irizarry Pares Named Women’s Volleyball Coach

A native of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Eli Irizarry Pares elevates to the program’s top position after serving as a graduate assistant during the last two seasons. Named interim head coach last month, he officially takes the reins from Stephanie Albano… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Michael Seils

Michael Seils recently joined Daemen as an assistant professor in the Physical Therapy Department. Seils primarily teaches management leadership. He also assists with neuromuscular courses – and in labs where he helps students treat patients diagnosed with spinal cord injuries,… Read More »

Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Rankings Recognize Daemen

For the sixth consecutive year, Daemen College has earned a position in the prestigious Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) College Rankings. The 2022 list includes 600 higher education institutions across the United States, including public and private colleges and… Read More »

Paralegal Studies Named One of Country’s Most Affordable Programs

Paralegal Studies at Daemen College has gained national recognition as one of the most affordable programs of its kind. The ranking – 33rd in the country – was given by University Headquarters, an independent educational organization. Ranking factors include tuition… Read More »

Faculty Learn Improv Comedy Techniques at Teaching Symposium

Keeping alive a campus tradition since 2007 during COVID takes improvisation. Literally. At the 16th annual Learning and Teaching Symposium, faculty and staff focused on improving communication in the classroom – by learning games, techniques and tricks used in improv… Read More »

Intelligent.com Names Six Daemen Programs to 2022 Best-of List

Intelligent.com’s 2022 online degree report for higher education includes recognition of six Daemen College programs. Daemen ranked No. 4 in the Best Online Colleges for Working Adults category, earning the distinction of “Best for Healthcare.” The institution also placed in… Read More »

Landmark Win Notched Against Princeton

PRINCETON, NJ – The Daemen men’s volleyball team earned arguably the biggest win in program history by knocking off the Princeton Tigers in a five-set thriller in New Jersey. The With 57 kills and 10 service aces, the Wildcats picked… Read More »