Author Archives: kholland

Walk for Jenny Promotes Suicide Prevention

Students place purple flowers in front of a memorial for Jennifer "Jenny"McAlmont

Daemen University and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted the second annual Walk for Jenny, to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. The walk was held in memory of Jennifer “Jenny” McAlmont, who died… Read More »

Atkins Tabbed ECC Preseason Player of the Year

Men's Basketball player Joey Atkins team picture.

Daemen University graduate student Joey Atkins (Watervliet, N.Y.) has been named the East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Preseason Player of the Year for 2023-24, the conference announced today. His selection comes after a vote of the nine head coaches representing… Read More »

President Delivers State of the University Address

During the fall State of the University address, President Gary A. Olson highlighted a very eventful and productive summer for Daemen University – a summer that helped position the institution for long-term success. Faculty and staff joined President Olson in… Read More »

Costelloe Appointed Chief of Staff

Daemen University President Gary A. Olson announced the appointment of Kari Costelloe as the university’s new chief of staff, effective Monday, October 30, 2023. In this position, Costelloe will serve as an advisor to President Olson and a liaison between… Read More »

Daemen to Offer Paralegal Certificate Program Online

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has approved Daemen University’s Paralegal Certificate Program for online synchronous delivery, allowing students to attend virtual classes at a set time. “Up until this point, a student had to be physically present in… Read More »

Daemen Cuts the Ribbon on Team IMPACT Wall of Fame

A student athlete cuts a ribbon in front of the Team IMPACT Wall of Fame.

Daemen University further solidified its ongoing relationship with Team IMPACT, a non-profit organization that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, with the creation of Daemen’s Team IMPACT Wall of Fame.… Read More »

A Conversation with Dr. Dominic Sirianni

Dr. Dominic Sirianni presents his research project.

Dr. Dominic Sirianni is an assistant professor in Daemen University’s Natural Sciences department. We talked to Dr. Sirianni about everything from the Sirianni Lab to WildKets. You’re an assistant professor of chemistry at Daemen. What courses do you teach?… Read More »

Daemen Secures $2.2 Million Federal Grant

An aerial shot shows the front of the Daemen University campus.

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Daemen University a five-year, $2.2 million grant through the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program in order to increase retention and graduation rates and eliminate equity gaps. The program aims to help eligible institutions… Read More »

Ringo Starr’s ‘Peace & Love’ Statue Unveiled in Honorary International Peace Garden

A chrome peace sign is dedicated in a peace garden at Daemen University.

“Let the seeds of peace begin here and spread around the world.” The motto of the International Peace Garden Foundation was repeated over and over as Daemen University dedicated its new honorary peace garden and unveiled Ringo Starr’s ‘Peace &… Read More »

Animation Program Shines at Buffalo International Film Festival

Student film screened at The Buffalo International Film Festival.

It was a banner year for Daemen University at the 17th annual Buffalo International Film Festival (BIFF), where the Animation Program had 11 films screened – the largest number of films in the program’s history. The film fest featured… Read More »

Sullivan Honored by WNY Library Resources Council

Sullivan receives All-Star Award at The Buffalo History Museum.

Andrea Sullivan, the head of reference and instruction at Daemen University’s library, received the 2023 Library All-Star Award from the Western New York Library Resources Council (WNYLRC). The awards ceremony, which recongizes the achievements, talent, and dedication demonstrated by… Read More »

Women’s Soccer Moves Up to 9th in Regional Rankings

Women's soccer taking a knee during their game.

The Daemen University women’s soccer moved up one spot in the United Soccer Coaches Division II East region poll. Daemen, which made its debut in the poll last week at No. 10, is ranked ninth in this week’s poll, which… Read More »