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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 »

Behind The Scenes With The Daemen Sports Medicine Staff

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It’s New York State Athletic Training Recognition Week! Athletic trainers are the backbone of sports, and are rarely recognized for the hard work they put in to keep athletes healthy, safe, and ready compete on the court, field, pitch, course… Read More »

Alum’s Artwork Featured at Buffalo Bills’ Highmark Stadium

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Daemen alum Kari Achatz ’07, Art – Visual Arts Education, is one of over 45 local artists and art teams—out of 433 applicants—selected as a featured artist in the Buffalo Bills Public Art Program at the new Highmark Stadium. Achatz’s… Read More »

Daemen Ranked Among Top National Universities

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For the eighth consecutive year, Daemen University has been ranked among the 2027 Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report. Just three institutions in the Buffalo-Niagara region, including Daemen, and 28 total institutions in New York State received… Read More »

Faculty Recognized with Tenure and Promotions

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Daemen University’s Board of Trustees approved faculty tenure and promotions for six faculty members, effective fall semester 2026. Faculty members promoted to Full Professor:

Dr. Hamish Dalley — English

Dr. Erica Frisicaro-Pawlowski — English

Faculty members promoted to Associate Professor… Read More »

Women’s Volleyball Records Sweep Over Saint Michael’s In Home Opener

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The Daemen University women’s volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 27-25) sweep over Saint Michael’s in the Wildcats’ home opener at Lumsden Gymnasium on Saturday. The Cats outhit the Purple Knights 46 to 28 on the day while… Read More »

Men’s Volleyball Releases 2027 Schedule

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The Daemen University men’s volleyball team will play 28 matches in the 2027 regular season, head coach Sean Byron announced today. The Wildcats will have 11 home matches at Lumsden Gymnasium as well as 17 matches on the road, traveling… Read More »

Alum Honored With International Theatre Award

Alphonso Walker, Jr. ‘14 Psychology B.A. was honored with the Tonya Pinkins International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) Legacy Award during the 2026 IBTF in Winston-Salem, N.C. this summer. The Tonya Pinkins Legacy Award, funded and created by the Tony-award winning… Read More »

Daemen Introduces New Graduate Program

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Daemen University has introduced a new Sport Coaching, M.S. program, enabling coaches to empower athletic potential by preparing them for opportunities across the youth, high school, recreation, collegiate, and professional levels. The 30-credit Sport Coaching master’s program encompasses an… Read More »

Harnessing Wellbeing Through Equine Therapy

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Daemen University’s Veteran Services department and Student Veterans Association (SVA) Club welcomed the National Equine Institute of Growth through Healing (N.E.I.G.H.) to campus on September 10 in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day. Miniature and full-sized horses graced Daemen’s north… Read More »

Hemphill Signs To Play Professional Basketball In Norway

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After putting together a highly accomplished collegiate career at Daemen, former men’s basketball forward Justin Hemphill (Buffalo, N.Y.) has signed a professional career to play basketball overseas in Norway. Hemphill signed with Gimle Basket and will play in his first… Read More »