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Political Science Students Present Research at National Conference

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Daemen University political science seniors, Alex Lumanog, and Dania Mehani, along with Dr. Jay Wendland, professor of political science and department chair, presented their recent scholarship at the 83rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association’s (MPSA) Conference in Chicago April 23-26.… Read More »

Dreyer To Receive Social Work Award

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Maggie Dreyer, LCSW-R, director of field education, MSW field director, and clinical assistant professor at Daemen University, is the recipient of the 2026 University at Buffalo (UB) School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award honors outstanding… Read More »

Student Transforms Philosophy Paper into Walking Tour

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Daemen University student Dylan Dick, who will graduate with a degree in business administration and a minor in philosophy on May 16, recently brought his philosophy paper to life by creating a walking tour in Buffalo. Dick was inspired by… Read More »

Miranto Repeats as Female Athlete of the Year

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Kylie Miranto (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) of the women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse teams has been named the 2026 Daemen University Female Athlete of the Year. The announcement was made at the 2026 Wildcat Night of Honors, an annual event held… Read More »

Philipkoski Secures Male Athlete of the Year Honors

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After a star-studded 2025-26 season that included multiple awards and ended in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight, Zach Philipkoski (New Hartford, N.Y.) of the Daemen University men’s basketball team was named the Daemen Athletics Male Athlete of the Year.… Read More »

Miranto Earns 2025-26 C.L.A.W. Award

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Kylie Miranto (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) has been named the recipient of the Daemen University C.L.A.W. Award for the 2025-26 academic year. This prestigious award is given annually to the graduating student-athlete who best exemplifies the traits of character, leadership, academic… Read More »

Parshall Speaks at Prestigious Leadership Summit

Daemen University Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Pre-Law Advisor Dr. Lisa Parshall gave a scholarly speech at the influential State Legislative Leaders Foundation’s (SLLF) Spring 2026 Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. on April 25. The invitation-only conference welcomed more… Read More »

Faculty and Staff Recognized for Outstanding Contributions

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Daemen University President Gary A. Olson recognized four Daemen faculty and staff members for exceptional service after his spring State of the University address on Friday, April 24. Daemen’s 2026 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards honor recipients across four categories:… Read More »

Interprofessional Event Brings Health Profession Students Together

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Daemen University’s Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS) hosted a spring Interprofessional Event (IPE) on April 8, 14, and 21, welcoming 146 students from Daemen’s physician assistant, registered nurse and nurse practitioner, and physical therapy programs, as… Read More »

Alfiero School of Business Students Hit the Field

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Daemen University’s Alfiero School of Business sport management and business administration students were taken out to the ballgame at Sahlen Field—the home of the Buffalo Bisons—last month for a behind-the-scenes tour of facilities and stadium operations and networking opportunities with… Read More »

Daemen Earns Five Gold Medals and Places Fourth at ECC Outdoor Championships

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The Daemen men’s track and field team competed at the ECC Outdoor Championships on Thursday at Roberts Wesleyan. The Wildcats finished in fourth place out of eight teams with 74 points. Daemen took home seven medals, including five gold, one… Read More »

Wildcats Place Third, Take Home Nine Medals at ECC Outdoor Championships

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The Daemen women’s track and field team competed at the ECC Outdoor Championships on Thursday at Roberts Wesleyan. The Wildcats finished in third place out of eight teams with 98 points. The team has finished third in three of the… Read More »

Women’s Lacrosse Earns Six All-ECC Selections

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Six Daemen University women’s lacrosse players were named to the 2026 All-East Coast Conference Team, announced by the ECC on Thursday. Ella Bouley (Auburn, N.Y.), Avery Castner (Penn Yan, N.Y.), Maria Salvo (Clarence, N.Y.), and Jenna Havert (Newark, N.Y.) were… Read More »

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 »