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President Announces Major Construction Project

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During Daemen University’s spring State of the University address on April 24, President Gary A. Olson announced that the institution will be undertaking a major construction project to transform Daemen Hall into the new home of the physician assistant (PA)… Read More »

State of the University: An Optimistic Outlook

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Daemen University President Gary A. Olson delivered the spring State of the University address on April 24, highlighting strategic planning conducted over the past decade to set the institution up for sustainability and growth amid the enrollment cliff. “The cliff… Read More »

ASCEND Students Celebrate Self-Advocacy Milestone

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Daemen University ASCEND (Academic Success & Career Exploration for New Directions) program students participated in a graduation celebration on April 9 in recognition of their completion of the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State’s (SANYS) six week self-advocacy training program,… Read More »

Students Represent Delegation at Model European Union

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Daemen University students participated in the SUNY Model European Union (SUNYMEU) 2026, hosted by SUNY Buffalo State University April 10-12. Gracelyn Bishop, Jacklin Vollmer and Shalese Price, accompanied by Dr. Aakriti Tandon, faculty advisor and associate professor of political science… Read More »

Wildcats Shutout STAC on Senior Day

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Daemen (9-5, 4-2) secured a commanding 20-0 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas (2-11, 1-5) on Saturday. The Wildcats’ defense limited St. Thomas Aquinas to just five shots, with only two on goal.… Read More »

Four From Men’s Volleyball Earn All-NEC Second Team Honors

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Four members of the Daemen University men’s volleyball team have earned all-conference honors from the NEC, the league announced on Wednesday afternoon. Patrick Mullen (Farmingdale, N.J.), Maverick O’Neill (East Amherst, N.Y.), Billy Wieberg (Grand Island, N.Y.) and Kyle Zelasko (West… Read More »

Daemen Holds Graduate Anatomy Memorial Service

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Daemen University’s Scott Bieler College of Health Professions held a memorial service on April 16 to honor the memory of those who made anatomical gifts for use in the Graduate Gross Anatomy Lab. Glenn Sharkey, doctor of physical therapy… Read More »

HOPE Summit Celebrates Purpose and Possibility

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Daemen University held its annual HOPE (How Our Purpose Evolves) Summit on Saturday, April 11, drawing the Daemen community together to put purpose and possibility into action to create hope in meaningful ways. Seventy-four students attended the event, including students… Read More »

Rodriguez and Chasey Present at IACBE Conference

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Two faculty members from Daemen University’s Alfiero School of Business—Tito Rodriguez, department chair and assistant professor, and Steve Chasey, assistant professor of sport management, business administration, and MBA—recently presented at the International Accreditation Council for Business Education’s (IACBE) Annual Conference… Read More »

Grandits Named Seventh Head Coach In Men’s Basketball History

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Ryan Grandits will be the seventh head coach in the modern era (1986-present) of the Daemen University men’s basketball program, Vice President for Athletics Traci Murphy announced on Thursday morning following a short search.… Read More »

Sage Named ICSM NCAA Division II Head Athletic Trainer of the Year

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Daemen University Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine & Performance Jeff Sage has been named the NCAA Division II Head Athletic Trainer of the Year by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine, the organization announced… Read More »

Daemen Among Top Graduate Schools Nationwide

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Daemen University has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate School rankings, released on April 7. Daemen’s nursing, physician assistant, physical therapy, and social work graduate programs are among the top-ranked programs in… Read More »

Defiance College Students Can Earn DPT at Daemen

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Daemen University and Defiance College have entered into articulation and memorandum of agreements to establish “3+3” and “4+3” education programs leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at Daemen. Both programs will accept up to five students annually.… Read More »

ShowCASE of Academic Excellence Features MISTERO BUFFO

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Daemen University’s English and Visual and Performing Arts departments have co-produced Mistero Buffo (Comic Mysteries), a series of satirical religious stories authored by Dario Fo and Franca Rame based on medieval manuscripts. Mistero Buffo will be performed in Daemen Hall… Read More »

14th Annual Wildcat Golf Classic Set For July 27

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The 14th Annual Wildcat Golf Classic will take place on Monday, July 27 at Pendleton Creek Golf Club in North Tonawanda, the Daemen University Division of Athletics announced today.… Read More »