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Daemen Recognized as Military Friendly School

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Daemen University has been named a 2026-2027 Gold Military Friendly® School in recognition of its dedication to providing effective academic pathways and support to the military community. The institution was also named a 2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly School. “Daemen is… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Founding Poet Laureate

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The Daemen University HOPE Center hosted Her Voice After Dark, a live event featuring the voices and music of influential female performers, at Daemen Hall on March 26. Two-time Emmy-winning spoken word artist and founding Poet Laureate Emeritus of Buffalo… Read More »

MacDonald Steps Down As Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Heading To St. Bonaventure

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Mike MacDonald, the sixth head coach of the Daemen University men’s basketball team, will step down from his position in order to accept the head coaching position at St. Bonaventure University, Vice President of Athletics Traci Murphy announced today.… Read More »

Daemen Tops Molloy 12-10 in Back-and-Forth Battle

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Daemen (7-3, 2-0 ECC) picked up a 12–10 victory over Molloy (3-7, 0-2 ECC) in a tense back-and-forth ECC battle on Saturday.… Read More »

Annual 24-Hour Fundraiser Kicks Off

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Daemen University launched its 10th annual Daemen Day of Giving today to celebrate the institution’s longstanding tradition of excellence, highlight its impact, and expand access to academic opportunities for future generations. The 24-hour fundraiser, which kicked off at midnight, invites… Read More »

Daemen Enhances Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training

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Daemen University recently added multiple point-of-care-ultrasound (POCUS) compatible training models, including a central line trainer, four peripheral IV insertion trainers, a lumbar puncture demonstration trainer, and five knee arthrocentesis models, to its Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS). The… Read More »

Young Professionals Connect at Symposium

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Young professionals gathered at Daemen University on March 13 for the Amherst Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Business Leaders (EBL) Symposium to network with peers, faculty, and local business leaders. Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO A.J. Baynes provided opening… Read More »

No. 4 Daemen To Face Lander In Elite Eight

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After dominating the 2026 NCAA Division II East Region Tournament this past weekend, the No. 4 ranked Daemen University men’s basketball team will be the #4 seed and face #5 seed Lander University in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight… Read More »

Wildcats’ Offense Explodes in 25-3 Win Over UDC

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Daemen (6-3, 1-0 ECC) dominated the University of the District of Columbia (0-6, 0-2 ECC) with a 25–3 victory in its ECC opener on Saturday at Royal Park.… Read More »

BOCES Students Can Earn College Credits

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Daemen University and Erie 1 BOCES have entered into multiple articulation agreements to offer Erie 1 BOCES career and technical education (CTE) students academic credits toward Daemen’s criminal justice, health promotion, health, wellness, and fitness management, graphic … Read More »

Daemen Offers New Continuing Medical Education Courses

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Daemen University’s Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS) is offering faculty-led online continuing medical education (CME) courses for healthcare professionals. The first CME course—Virtues and Vices in Medicine—developed by Daemen faculty Kurt Blankschaen, PhD and Sarah Latchford, MPAS, PA-C… Read More »

Students Present Independent Research

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Two Daemen University students presented research at the Eastern Psychological Association conference Feb. 26-28 in Boston. Natural sciences major Alexis Nguyen and psychological sciences major Alexandra (Lexie) Drum, who both completed independent research projects in the Studying Phenotypes: Learning, Affect,… Read More »

Ticket Punched! Men’s Basketball Wins East Region Championship

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The 2025-26 season continues for the No. 4 ranked Daemen Wildcats! The top-seeded Wildcats punched their ticket to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight with a commanding 94-73 victory over #3 seed Saint Anselm on Tuesday night at Lumsden Gymnasium.… Read More »

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 »