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Marinelli Delivers Inaugural Address

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Daemen alum and trustee, Hon. Lynn Marinelli ‘85, delivered the inaugural address to students, faculty, staff, and community members during the Community Impact Speaker Series on October 7. She was introduced by Gracelynn Bishop, a fourth-year military-aligned student who will… Read More »

Getting Civically Fit, Together

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Daemen is empowering students to exercise their right to vote through its ongoing “Get Civically Fit” initiative, co-sponsored by the History & Political Science, Athletics, Institutional Advancement, and Student Affairs departments. Students can learn more… Read More »

Walk for Jenny Spreads Hope

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The Daemen community, along with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, held the fifth annual Walk for Jenny on October 8 to shine a beacon of hope in remembrance of former student Jennifer “Jenny” McAlmont. Dr. Kerry Spicer, vice… Read More »

Brasacchio Earns ECC Runner of the Week

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Daemen University women’s cross country junior Lia Brasacchio (Victor, N.Y.) has been named the East Coast Conference Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday. It marks the first weekly award for a Daemen women’s cross… Read More »

Keating Breaks Daemen 8K Record With Second Place Finish At Highlander Invitational

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RECORD BREAKER! Ethan Keating (Wooster, Ohio) broke the Daemen University men’s cross country 8K record at the Highlander Invitational on Saturday, running a program-best time of 24:59.4 as he placed second out of 185 runners at the meet. The Wildcat… Read More »

New Grant Funds Healthcare Initiatives

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Daemen University was recently awarded a $200,000 2026 Highmark Blue Fund grant during Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Fund Awards Ceremony at Seneca One on September 9. Twenty organizations, including Daemen, were selected from over 200 applicants for Blue… Read More »

Honors Lounge Named for Siedlecki

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Daemen University’s Honors Lounge has been named the Siedlecki Honors Lounge in recognition of Emeritus Professor Dr. Peter Siedlecki, founder of Daemen’s Honors Program. The contemporary lounge features modern furniture, whiteboards, computers, a flatscreen monitor, printer, and refrigerator,… Read More »

Service Milestones Celebrated

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Daemen University celebrated service milestones for 45 faculty and staff during its Years of Service Awards on September 23. Patty Puglia, associate vice president for Employee Engagement, recognized honorees thanking them for their time, talent and dedication to the university.… Read More »

Wildcats Top Spartans 3-0

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The Daemen University women’s volleyball team won their East Coast Conference opener, 3-0 (27-25, 25-20, 25-17) on the road against St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday. The Wildcats finished with advantages in kills (36-26), service aces (12-4) and hitting percentage (.142-.068).… Read More »

Daemen Finishes Third at Mercyhurst Invitational

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Daemen Women’s Bowling wrapped up the Mercyhurst Invitational Sunday afternoon, finishing in third place overall. Sunday’s action featured four baker format matches and one best-of-seven competition. The Wildcats posted a 4-1 record in the final day to claim the bronze… Read More »

Gala Celebrates Fundraising Milestone

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Daemen University President Gary A. Olson announced during the annual Scholarship Gala on September 25 that only one year into the five-year Comprehensive Campaign the university has achieved over 72% of its $40 million fundraising goal. Reaching this milestone during… Read More »

Ringing in Decades of Excellence

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Daemen University rang in its annual Founders Celebration with the ceremonial ringing of Founders Bell on September 24. Seven distinguished members of the Daemen community—Jo-Anne Grabowski ‘73, representing the Sisters of St. Francis who founded the college; John Yurtchuk, Chairman… Read More »

Distinguished Alums Honored

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Daemen University honored six distinguished alums during the 40th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards on September 24. This year’s award recipients, selected by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, included Catherine LePage-Campbell ’84, Daemen Diamond Alumni; Trina Burruss ’06, Distinguished Alumni;… Read More »

Students Sweep Photo Contest

Three Daemen students—Bella Humberstone, Savannah Hermanson, and Zorian Edwards—were announced the winners of Daemen’s Founders Week photo contest on September 25. The photo contest, open to faculty, staff, and students, encouraged photographers to capture “the most beautiful photograph of the… Read More »

Daemen Tops Roberts Wesleyan 3-1 on the Road

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Daemen (1-6-2, 1-1 ECC) defeated Roberts Wesleyan (1-5-2, 0-2 ECC) 3-1 on Wednesday evening at Roberts Stadium. The Wildcats put all five of their shots on goal and scored twice in the first half before adding one goal after halftime.… Read More »