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Men’s Volleyball Upsets League-Leading Saint Francis

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AMHERST, N.Y. – The Daemen University men’s volleyball team took down the Northeast Conference leading Saint Francis Red Flash 3-1 (25-21, 19-25, 25-20, 25-23) on Friday night, handing SFU their first conference loss of the season. Daemen won their third… Read More »

Wildcats Post Multiple Top Three Finishes at Brockport Multi

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BROCKPORT, N.Y. – The Daemen University women’s track & field program competed in the Brockport Multi, hosted by Brockport University, over two days at Eunice Kennedy Shriver Stadium.… Read More »

Daemen Earns Military Friendly School Recognition

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Daemen University has been named a Military Friendly School for the 16th consecutive year in recognition of the institution’s ongoing commitment to developing effective education paths for the military community. Daemen also earned the elite Military Friendly School Gold designation,… Read More »

Daemen Holds Annual Day of Giving

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Daemen University is holding its ninth annual Day of Giving today, April 9, to support ongoing student success and the institution’s tradition of excellence. This one-day fundraiser, which kicked off at midnight, gives the Daemen community an opportunity to donate… Read More »

Pre-Vet Students Attend Symposium

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Six Pre-Vet students and Caitlyn Montross, Associate Professor of Chemistry, attended the 2025 APVMA Symposium hosted by Lincoln Memorial University’s Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine on March 14 and 15. The symposium, held at the DeBusk Veterinary… Read More »

Cheer Takes Crown At SUNY Fredonia Spring Fling

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AMHERST, N.Y. — The Daemen University cheerleading squad won their only competition of the 2025 season on Sunday afternoon, taking home the First Place and Level Championship trophy at the SUNY Fredonia Spring Fling.… Read More »

13th Annual Wildcat Golf Classic Set For August 15

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AMHERST, N.Y. – The 13th Annual Wildcat Golf Classic will take place on Friday, August 15 at the Buffalo Tournament Club in Lancaster, the Daemen University Division of Athletics announced today.… Read More »

President and Trustees Recognized as Influential Leaders

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President Gary A. Olson, and Daemen University trustees and Community Advisory Board members have been named to Buffalo Business First’s 2025 Power 250 list, the 13th annual ranking of the most influential leaders in Buffalo and Western New York. Olson… Read More »

Daemen Welcomes Accepted Students

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Daemen University welcomed 130 accepted students to campus on Saturday, March 22, for its annual Accepted Student Day event. Prospective students and their families were immersed in Daemen’s campus and culture, meeting members of the Class of 2025, interacting with… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Mental Health First Aid Course

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Daemen hosted a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certificate course, facilitated by Horizon Health, as part of its ongoing commitment to wellness. The two-day course, which took place on March 25 and 26 in the YSC Alumni Lounge, included two… Read More »

MacDonald Honored with Clarence Gaines National Coach of the Year Award

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AMHERST, N.Y. – After leading the Daemen University men’s basketball team to one of the best seasons in program history, head coach Mike MacDonald was named the recipient of the 2025 Clarence “Big House” Gaines Award, presented annually to the… Read More »

Bill Named Consensus All-American

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AMHERST, N.Y. – Daemen University men’s basketball center Benjamin Bill (Hamburg, N.Y.) was named a Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) Third Team All-American, making him just the second consensus All-American in program history. Bill joins Andrew Sischo as the… Read More »

Auer, DiCintio and Pikett Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

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AMHERST, N.Y. — Sophie Auer (Lewiston, N.Y.), Danielle DiCintio (Somers, N.Y.) and Claire Pikett (Holland, N.Y.) of the Daemen University women’s basketball team have earned 2025 Academic All District honors from the College Sports Communicators (CSC), recognizing their combined achievements… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Middle States Review Committee

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A Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) peer review team visited Daemen University March 16-19 to conduct an on-site evaluation of the university as part of its reaffirmation of accreditation process. The seven-person team, led by committee chair, Dr.… Read More »

VITA Program Offers Free Tax Prep

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Students from Daemen University’s accounting program are easing the tax filing process for some households by providing free tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The program, funded in part by United Way, offers assistance to those… Read More »