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Men’s Basketball Stuns Division I Buffalo

Group of Daemen Basketball team members celebrating on the basketball court with some fans sitting in seats behind them.

AMHERST, N.Y. – For the second time in program history, the Daemen University men’s basketball team defeated a Division I program as they stunned the University at Buffalo, 67-61, in a men’s basketball exhibition contest Wednesday evening at Alumni arena.… Read More »

Miranto Nets A Pair As Wildcats Blank Saints In Regular Season Finale

A circle of women soccer players kneeling on grass, arm-in-arm, with coaching staff standing behind them.

AMHERST, N.Y. – Junior forward Kylie Miranto (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) scored twice and junior goalkeeper Becca Schultz (Grand Island, N.Y.) stopped all five shots that came on frame as Daemen University picked up a 2-0 win over crosstown rival D’Youville… Read More »

President Delivers State of the University Address

President Gary A. Olson stands at podium delivering the State of the University.

President Gary A. Olson delivered a powerful State of the University address to staff and faculty on Friday, Oct. 25, as he shared the university’s progress and his vision for its ongoing success. Dr. Olson discussed milestones across multiple projects,… Read More »

Daemen Forms National Honor Society for First-Generation Students

To recognize the academic achievements of first-generation students, Daemen University established the Lambda Pi Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) National Honor Society. Over 100 students currently enrolled at Daemen are eligible for this prestigious recognition. They are the first… Read More »

Daemen Encourages Students to Stay Civically Fit

Get Civically Fit poster image that says Register. Represent. Vote. Includes image of Daemen's mascot.

Daemen faculty and staff continue to encourage students to exercise their right to vote with the “Get Civically Fit” initiative. Launched in 2020, co-sponsored by the departments of History & Political Science, Athletics, Institutional Advancement, and Student … Read More »

Four Wildcats Earn All-Conference As Women’s Cross Country Places Second At ECC Championships

Female runner running on grass in cross country race

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – For the fourth consecutive season, the Daemen University women’s cross country team finished second as a team at the 2024 East Coast Conference Championships, held on Saturday at Bassett Park. The Wildcats placed four runners in the… Read More »

Wildcat Men Finish Second At ECC Championships

Male runner running on grass with runners behind him and trees in background in cross country race

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – The Daemen University men’s cross country team placed second for the third consecutive season at the 2024 East Coast Conference Championships on Saturday morning at Bassett Park. The Wildcats placed two runners in the top-14 finishers to… Read More »

Daemen Named Among Top National Universities

Daemen University stone sign at front of campus

For the sixth consecutive year, Daemen University has been recognized as a leading institution of higher education in the country, being named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best National Universities list. Daemen is one of only three institutions… Read More »

Daemen Remembers Jennifer “Jenny” McAlmont

Jenny's mom poses with Daemen faculty, staff, students and friends at Jenny's memorial on campus

Daemen University and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention honored Jennifer “Jenny” McAlmont in the third annual Walk for Jenny, raising awareness and support for suicide prevention in her memory. During her time at Daemen, Jenny was a vibrant and… Read More »

Daemen Celebrates Years of Service Awards

Daemen University recognized 51 employees during its Years of Service celebration on Oct. 2. The event honored employees with five to 40 years of service for their dedication to the university. “Today is the perfect opportunity to honor the dedication,… Read More »

Miranto Makes History During Women’s Soccer Victory Over Queens

Daemen girl soccer players embracing on the field

FLUSHING, N.Y. – Junior Kylie Miranto (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) made history by becoming the fourth player in the program’s 20+ year history with 30 career goals during Daemen University’s 2-1 win over Queens College in East Coast Conference women’s soccer… Read More »

Cats Scratch Dogs In Women’s Tennis Regular Season Finale

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — The winner takes it all!! The Daemen University women’s tennis team clinched a postseason berth for the fifth consecutive season with a huge 5-2 win over crosstown rival D’Youville University on Saturday evening. The Wildcats and Saints… Read More »