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Daemen Celebrates 75th Commencement

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Daemen University celebrated its 75th commencement with undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, at Kleinhans Music Hall. Daemen President Gary A. Olson commended the graduates for their dedication and perseverance, and reminded them, “Perhaps the most important ability… Read More »

Excellence Awards Honor Graduates

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Daemen University honored exceptional graduates during the 2026 Annual Excellence Awards, a ceremony that recognizes top scholarship and achievements across each academic department, as well as campus-wide contributions, on Friday, May 15. Sabrina Fennell, associate vice president for student success… Read More »

Veteran Expo Brings Military Community Together

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Daemen University’s Veteran Services hosted its annual Veteran Expo—a free event for veterans and their families—on Saturday, May 9 in the Yurtchuk Student Center. The Expo welcomed over 200 veterans, families, and patrons, as well as 54 community veteran service… Read More »

Daemen Athletics Announces The Addition of Flag Football

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Daemen University will add women’s flag football as the 17th NCAA sponsored sport offered at the institution, Vice President for Athletics Traci Murphy announced on Wednesday. A national search for the first head coach is already underway, with the program… Read More »

Johnson Named All-Region by USTFCCCA

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CJ Johnson (Baltimore, Md.) was named U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field All-East Region for the 1500m.… Read More »

Babcock Appointed Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management and Capital Projects

Daemen University has appointed Jeremy Babcock as the new Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management and Capital Projects. Babcock, who will begin work on June 29, comes to Daemen from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he served as Executive… Read More »

Political Science Students Present Research at National Conference

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Daemen University political science seniors, Alex Lumanog, and Dania Mehani, along with Dr. Jay Wendland, professor of political science and department chair, presented their recent scholarship at the 83rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association’s (MPSA) Conference in Chicago April 23-26.… Read More »

Dreyer To Receive Social Work Award

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Maggie Dreyer, LCSW-R, director of field education, MSW field director, and clinical assistant professor at Daemen University, is the recipient of the 2026 University at Buffalo (UB) School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award honors outstanding… Read More »

Student Transforms Philosophy Paper into Walking Tour

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Daemen University student Dylan Dick, who will graduate with a degree in business administration and a minor in philosophy on May 16, recently brought his philosophy paper to life by creating a walking tour in Buffalo. Dick was inspired by… Read More »

Miranto Repeats as Female Athlete of the Year

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Kylie Miranto (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) of the women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse teams has been named the 2026 Daemen University Female Athlete of the Year. The announcement was made at the 2026 Wildcat Night of Honors, an annual event held… Read More »

Philipkoski Secures Male Athlete of the Year Honors

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After a star-studded 2025-26 season that included multiple awards and ended in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight, Zach Philipkoski (New Hartford, N.Y.) of the Daemen University men’s basketball team was named the Daemen Athletics Male Athlete of the Year.… Read More »

Miranto Earns 2025-26 C.L.A.W. Award

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Kylie Miranto (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) has been named the recipient of the Daemen University C.L.A.W. Award for the 2025-26 academic year. This prestigious award is given annually to the graduating student-athlete who best exemplifies the traits of character, leadership, academic… Read More »

Parshall Speaks at Prestigious Leadership Summit

Daemen University Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Pre-Law Advisor Dr. Lisa Parshall gave a scholarly speech at the influential State Legislative Leaders Foundation’s (SLLF) Spring 2026 Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. on April 25. The invitation-only conference welcomed more… Read More »

Faculty and Staff Recognized for Outstanding Contributions

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Daemen University President Gary A. Olson recognized four Daemen faculty and staff members for exceptional service after his spring State of the University address on Friday, April 24. Daemen’s 2026 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards honor recipients across four categories:… Read More »

Interprofessional Event Brings Health Profession Students Together

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Daemen University’s Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS) hosted a spring Interprofessional Event (IPE) on April 8, 14, and 21, welcoming 146 students from Daemen’s physician assistant, registered nurse and nurse practitioner, and physical therapy programs, as… Read More »