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Daemen Named 2025-2026 College of Distinction

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For the eighteenth consecutive year, Daemen University received national acclaim as a 2025-2026 College of Distinction for its commitment to educational excellence. Daemen earned distinction in three undergraduate programs, including business, education, and nursing. The institution was also honored for… Read More »

Trailblazing PT Alum Returns to Gross Anatomy Lab

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Sue Falsone ’96 PT, DPT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, Founder of Structure & Function Education, returned to Daemen June 12-15 to teach a highly-specialized anatomical dissection course in Daemen’s Gross Anatomy Lab. The three-and-a-half day course, open to… Read More »

IGNITE Celebrates Ten Years

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Daemen University is celebrating 10 years of its Institute for Government and Nonprofit Innovation, Training, and Evaluation (IGNITE), which serves as a critical bridge linking academic specialists with the local social sector, while focusing on service, quality, and measurable impact… Read More »

Hahn, Miranto and Schultz Selected to Play Soccer in Italy in Summer Program

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AMHERST, N.Y. — Three members of the Daemen University women’s soccer team, Nevada Hahn (Lancaster, N.Y.), Kylie Miranto (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) and Becca Schultz (Grand Island, N.Y.) are headed across the pond to play soccer in Italy from June 14th… Read More »

Schneider Selected to Participate in USA Volleyball Beach National Team Development Program

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AMHERST, N.Y. — Following a star-studded collegiate career with Daemen University men’s volleyball, recent graduate Zach Schneider (Lockport, N.Y.) has been selected to participate in the 2025 USA Volleyball Beach National Team Development Program in Hermosa Beach, Calif. from June… Read More »

Men’s Basketball Team Honored by State

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The men’s basketball team was honored with a State of New York Legislative Resolution on May 26 to commemorate their historic undefeated (27-0) regular season. Assemblymember Karen McMahon (D-Amherst) presented the proclamation to President Gary A. Olson; Traci Murphy, Vice… Read More »

Daemen Launches ASCEND Program

Daemen University, with generous support from the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation, has launched the ASCEND (Academic Success & Career Exploration for New Directions) program—the first comprehensive transition and postsecondary program in Western New York—that provides students with intellectual and… Read More »

Student Animation Work Recognized

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Daemen University student-animated short films recently earned international recognition at the 46th annual Telly Awards. This marks the second year in a row that Daemen students were awarded 10 Tellys. Judged by more than 200 industry professionals, the Tellys honor… Read More »

Daemen Student-Athletes Post Highest GPA Since 2019 In Spring Semester

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AMHERST, N.Y. — After an incredible Spring 2025 semester on the court, field and track for the Daemen University Division of Athletics, the semester was also wildly successful in the classroom. Daemen student-athletes achieved the best overall grade point average… Read More »

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 »