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University Celebrates 74th Commencement

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Daemen University celebrated its 74th commencement with undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 17, at Kleinhans Music Hall. Daemen President, Gary A. Olson, addressed the graduating class, commending their academic prowess, values, and resiliency, stating, “I feel confident that… Read More »

Trustee Scholars Honored

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Daemen’s graduating trustee scholars were honored during a reception in Rosary Hall on May 14, during which families, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate their accomplishments. Thirteen scholars were recognized, including:

Kiana Webber, BFA, Visual & Performing Arts

Stephen John

Playing for a Great CAUSE

Faculty, staff, and students played it forward this spring, participating in Daemen’s Center for Allied and Unified Sport and Exercise (CAUSE) sessions on April 6 and May 4 at the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions. The CAUSE sessions… Read More »

Bitka to Participate in WeCOACH NCAA Women Coaches Academy

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AMHERST, N.Y. – Daemen university women’s lacrosse head coach Emily Bitka was one of 85 coaches across the country to be selected to participate in 54th annual WeCOACH NCAA Women’s Coaches Academy. Hosted in partnership with the NCAA, the event… Read More »

Commencement Speakers Announced

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Daemen University has announced that Mary Wilson, philanthropist and life trustee of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, and U.S. Congressman Timothy Kennedy will be the university’s 2025 commencement speakers. Wilson will serve as the undergraduate speaker and Kennedy will… Read More »

Graduating Animation Students Showcase Films on the Big Screen

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Daemen senior Animation students walked the red carpet on May 5, showcasing their short films in the Animation Senior Show held at Buffalo’s historic North Park Theatre. Fourteen students attended the event to screen their films among a packed house… Read More »

Veteran Services Hosts First Annual Expo

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Daemen University Veteran Services hosted its first annual Vets Expo on Saturday, May 10 in the Yurtchuk Student Center. The expo—a free event for veterans, dependents, and military families—gave attendees access to a variety of veteran service organizations, including Buffalo… Read More »

Bill Earns Male Athlete of the Year

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AMHERST, N.Y. – After compiling one of the most decorated seasons in Daemen basketball history, redshirt sophomore center Benjamin Bill (Hamburg, N.Y.) was tabbed the Daemen University Male Athlete of the Year. The announcement was made at the 2025 Wildcat … Read More »

Miranto Collects Female Athlete of the Year Accolades

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AMHERST, N.Y. – For the first time in her Daemen career, soccer and lacrosse multi sport athlete Kylie Miranto (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) was named the 2024-25 Daemen University Female Athlete of the Year. The announcement was made at the 2025 … Read More »

Scime Named 2024-25 C.L.A.W. Award Recipient

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AMHERST, N.Y. — Kitsa Scime (Williamsville, N.Y.) has been named the recipient of the Daemen University C.L.A.W. Award for the 2024-25 academic year. This prestigious award is given annually to the graduating student-athlete who best exemplifies the traits of character,… Read More »

Daemen Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology Opens

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Daemen University, Villa Maria College, and Buffalo Rehab Group celebrated the official opening of the Daemen University Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) at Villa Maria College with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 30. Dr. Gary A. Olson, Daemen… Read More »

PA Students Teach Wilderness First Aid Essentials

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Daemen’s Physician Assistant Student Society (PASS) hosted a Future PA: Wilderness First Aid Essentials for Girl Scouts workshop at the Daemen campus on April 27. Over 20 Girl Scouts attended the event, during which 17 Daemen Physician Assistant students taught… Read More »

Distinguished Students Celebrated

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Daemen University honored students during the annual Student Leadership Awards luncheon on May 1. The luncheon, held in the John R. Yurtchuk Student Center social room, recognized students for their leadership beyond the classroom, including contributions that have made a… Read More »

Schneider Collects Second Career AVCA All-America Award

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AMHERST, N.Y. — For the second time in his collegiate career, Daemen University graduate student Zach Schneider (Lockport, N.Y.) is named to the 35th annual American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball All-America Team on Monday afternoon, taking… Read More »

Trio of Wildcats Earn All-ECC Honors

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AMHERST, N.Y. – Three members of the Daemen University women’s lacrosse team collected All-East Coast Conference honors with junior midfielder Ella Bouley (Auburn, N.Y.) becoming the first player in program history to land on the All-ECC First Team and senior… Read More »