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President Delivers State of the University Address

President Olson delivers the State of the University address

Daemen University President Gary A. Olson delivered the spring State of the University address on Friday, April 26, in the Yurtchuk Social Room, emphasizing an extremely productive academic year for the institution. President Olson announced a record-breaking year of external … Read More »

Faculty and Staff Honored During Annual Ceremony

President Olson joined by the faculty and staff award winnters

Four members of the Daemen University community were recognized during the annual faculty and staff award ceremony by President Gary A. Olson following the spring State of the University address on April 26. Pete Bellanca, the assistant director of Facility… Read More »

CDI Hosts Diversity & Equity Summit

Tiffany Gaines delivers the keynote address at the Diversity & Equity Summit

The Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI) hosted the fourth annual Diversity & Equity Summit at Daemen University on Saturday, April 20, providing a safe space for students, faculty and staff, alums, and members of the community to engage in… Read More »

Daemen Athletics Pays Tribute The Best of 2023-24 at Wildcat Night Of Honors

Student athletes honored at award ceremony

The Daemen University Division of Athletics celebrated a successful season at the 2024 Wildcat Night of Honors held on campus. The annual event recognizes the achievements of the university’s intercollegiate teams and student-athletes.… Read More »

Greco Named ECC Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year

Daemen University tennis coach Richard Greco was named the 2024 East Coast Conference Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year, the league announced in the postseason awards released on Thursday afternoon. Greco was named Coach of the Year following a vote… Read More »

Kennedy Secures $1.2M in Funding for Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology

New York State Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) secured $1.2 million in grant funding for Daemen University’s Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) at Villa Maria College. The state-of-the-art facility will launch in collaboration with Villa Maria and Buffalo Rehab… Read More »

Day of Giving Sees Record-Setting Support

Daemen University’s eighth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 18, 2024, set new records for money raised and the number of donors, with 967 supporters donating a preliminary total of $152,606. Funds raised during the 24-hour campaign will support… Read More »

Wendland Authors Book on Electoral College

Jay Wendland, an associate professor of political science at Daemen University, has published a book exploring a novel approach to reforming the Electoral College. Wendland said “The Constant Two Plan: Reforming the Electoral College to Account for the National Popular … Read More »

NEC Champions!! Men’s Volleyball Tops Saint Francis 3-1 In Tournament Championship Match

Players and coaches take a picture with NEC banner

NORTHEAST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS!!! The Daemen University men’s volleyball team collected the program’s first-ever NEC Championship title with a huge 3-1 (25-23, 25-21, 22-25, 25-20) victory over the Saint Francis Red Flash on Saturday afternoon to cap off the winningest season… Read More »

12th Annual Wildcat Golf Classic Set for August 16

The 12th Annual Wildcat Golf Classic will take place on Friday, August 16 at the Buffalo Tournament Club in Lancaster, the Daemen University Division of Athletics. The event will feature a 1:30 p.m. shotgun tee time, with accommodations for up… Read More »

Gross Anatomy Lab to Undergo Complete Overhaul

A major renovation project is underway on the gross anatomy lab at Daemen University, paving the way for a state-of-the-art facility for students in the health science professions. Construction crews have started work in the lab, which is located on… Read More »

Illustration Students Win Local ADDY Awards

Two Daemen University illustration majors have won prestigious American Advertising Awards – the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition – which recognize the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising. AAF Buffalo, the local chapter of… Read More »

Daemen to Host Vets Expo

The Veteran Services Department will host the Inaugural Daemen Vets Expo on Saturday, May 11, 2024, for the military community in Western New York. The goal of the expo is to connect veterans, active-duty military members, reservists, and their families… Read More »

National Champs! Cheer Named Grand Champions Of Surfs Up National Championship

Members of the Daemen University cheerleading team.

After earning three straight first place finishes at competitions throughout the spring, the Daemen University cheerleading squad capped off a a highly successful 2024 season by taking home the 1st place finish, Division Championship, and Grand Champions title at the… Read More »

Arabasz Earns NEC Rookie of the Year, Four From Daemen Earn All-NEC Honors

Arabasz holding a volleyball in the Lumsden Gymnasium

For the second consecutive season, four members of the Daemen University men’s volleyball team have been named to the 2024 All-Northeast Conference team, and one Wildcat picked up a major award for the season, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon.… Read More »