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Philipkoski Named To Bevo Francis Award Top 25 Watch List

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The postseason honors keep coming for Daemen University men’s standout Zach Philipkoski (New Hartford, N.Y.)! The 6-foot-4 junior guard has been elevated to the Bevo Francis Award Top 25 Watch List, announced on Sunday by Small College Basketball. Philipkoski… Read More »

Prominent Figures to Deliver Commencement Addresses

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Two prominent figures in the Western New York community will address graduates during Daemen University’s 75th commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16. Former TV anchor Don Postles and Chief Executive Officer of Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMC) Thomas J.… Read More »

Olympic Gold Medalist Inspires Students

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Three-time Olympic gold medalist and eight-time world champion Lashawn Merritt presented “The Merritt Mindset” to Daemen students on February 18 in Schenck Hall, inspiring students to channel their own winning mindsets to achieve success. The event, hosted by the Student… Read More »

ASCEND Students Participate in Leadership Course

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Students in Daemen University’s ASCEND (Academic Success & Career Exploration for New Directions) program and People Inc.’s YALT (Young Adult Life Transitions) program participated in the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State’s (SANYS) first session of “SANYS U,” a multi-session… Read More »

Daemen Set To Host ECC Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships

Lumsden Gymnasium on the campus of Daemen University will serve as the host site for the semifinal and final rounds of the 2026 East Coast Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships with six total games slated for Saturday, March 7… Read More »

Hemphill Named To Trevor Hudgins Top 15 Watch List

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Daemen University redshirt senior forward Justin Hemphill (Buffalo, N.Y.) has advanced to the 2026 Trevor Hudgins Award Top 15 Watch List, announced today by Small College Basketball (SCB), a national organization that spotlights the achievements of non-NCAA Division I… Read More »

Daemen Celebrates Forward Momentum

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Daemen University commemorated the launch of its five-year Comprehensive Campaign, Moving Forward, along with its five-year Strategic Plan, Maintaining Momentum, and Master Plan, Building on Momentum during a campus reception on Friday, February 20. President Gary A. Olson… Read More »

Natural Science Students Present Research

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Five students from Daemen’s Natural Sciences and Mathematics departments presented research at the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting Student Conference in Houston, Texas on January 25. Kade Bidwell, Rachel Dyche, Ashley Matthews, Alexis Nguyen, and Xach Szewczyk completed independent case… Read More »

VPA Students Jam Out

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Five students from Daemen’s Visual and Performing Arts department participated in the International 24-Hour Animation Jam held last fall. Jeremy Lopez-Reices, Mia Weller, Lily Beyer, Sheila Forbes, and Zym Goodberry, whose team name was “Jam No PB,” created a 30-second… Read More »

Wildcats Storm Past Lake Erie in Season Opener

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Daemen (1-0) dominated Lake Erie (0-2) with a decisive 16-1 victory on Thursday in its season opener.… Read More »

Wildcats Thwart Spartans In 3-1 Home Victory

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The Daemen University men’s volleyball team picked up a big 3-1 (25-23, 18-25, 25-23, 29-27) win over St. Thomas Aquinas College on Saturday afternoon to win their third straight match and improve to 6-7 on the year.… Read More »

PA Program Continues to Garner National Distinction

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Daemen University’s physician assistant program continues to garner national distinction, leading the way in educating healthcare professionals. The Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) released its 2025 performance report in which Daemen’s first-time pass rate for 2025 was 100%, exceeding… Read More »

Tax Prep Adds Relief for Households

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Daemen University’s accounting students are making tax season less taxing by offering free tax prep through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The VITA program, which kicked off on Feb. 4, is offered to households with an annual income… Read More »

Rodriguez Honored with Impact Award

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Miguel Rodriguez, director of community standards & student advocacy at Daemen, was honored during the Buffalo Business First 2026 Impact Awards on February 12. Rodriguez and 19 other professionals across the region, selected from close to 80 nominations, were recognized… Read More »

No. 4 Wildcats Clinch ECC Regular Season Title In Standout Win Against STAC

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The No. 4 ranked Daemen University men’s basketball team (26-1, 14-0 ECC) secured an 82-67 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas (14-11, 10-3 ECC) on Sunday at Lumsden Gymnasium. With the win, the Wildcats secured their second consecutive East Coast Conference… Read More »