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Women’s Soccer Punches Ticket to ECC Championship Title Game with Win Over Queens

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AMHERST, N.Y. – The Daemen University women’s soccer team punched their ticket to the East Coast Conference Championship title game for the second consecutive season with a resounding 4-1 win over Queens College on a rainy Sunday at Karrer Field.… Read More »

Nationals Bound! Wildcats Clinch NCAA Bid With Third Place Finish At East Regionals

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AMHERST, N.Y. — The dynamic duo of graduate students Courtney Merrill (Speedway, Ind.) and Camryn Bailey (Geneva, N.Y.) led the Daemen University women’s cross country team to a third place team finish at the NCAA Division II East Region Championships… Read More »

Daemen Named 2024-2025 College of Distinction

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For the seventeenth consecutive year, Daemen University received national acclaim as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction for its commitment to exceptional education. The award reflects Daemen’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an active campus community, and stellar… Read More »

Interprofessional Education Event Teaches Students About Health Care Collaboration

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Daemen’s Department of Physical Therapy hosted the Annual Interprofessional Educational Event on Sept. 25, during which 190 students and faculty from Daemen University, Niagara University, SUNY Buffalo State University, and SUNY Brockport attended. The virtual event included future health professionals… Read More »

Daemen Animation Students Make Their Mark at Buffalo International Film Festival

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The creative films of eight students in Daemen’s Animation Program were recently featured during the 18th Buffalo International Film Festival (BIFF). The BIFF screened 223 films from 37+ countries. Of the 18 Saturday Morning Cartoon Shorts featured during the festival,… Read More »

Men’s Basketball Stuns Division I Buffalo

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »