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Animation Alum’s Film Receives Laurels, Makes Semifinals in International Film Festival

Daemen University animation graduate Tessa Santillo

The Daemen University Animation Program can add another feather to its already robust hat with the news that 2021 graduate Tessa Santillo ’22 received laurels for placing as a semifinalist in AniMate, an Australian international film festival. The festival… Read More »

Wildcats Remain Ranked Fourth in D2SIDA Regional Poll

The Daemen University women’s basketball team is ranked fourth in the East Region in the ninth Division II Sports Information Directors of America (D2SIDA) Women’s Basketball Regional Poll. The Wildcats have been ranked in 43 straight regional polls, dating… Read More »

A Conversation with Heather Maclin

Heather Maclin, director of Student Activities at Daemen University, oversees many student organizations as well as Greek life on campus. She also plans large-sale events and activities that encourage students to become more involved on campus. We sat down with… Read More »

Daemen Behavioral Science Faculty Help Pass Legislation to Increase Accessibility of Services

Daemen University ABA Chair Vicki Knapp with New York State Governor Kathy Hochul

Faculty members of Daemen University’s Behavioral Science Department recently helped pass legislation to amend New York’s State Education Law, allowing licensed behavioral analysts to treat individuals outside of just those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This change was made, in large… Read More »

Study Abroad Program in Israel Opens Doors for Orthodox Jewish Women

Daemen University’s latest hybrid study abroad program is the first bachelor’s degree offered through Daemen, with help from partner Testing and Training International (TTI), customized to be sensitive to the Orthodox community’s religious tenets while ensuring students meet the… Read More »

ASD study by Daemen student and faculty published in European Journal

A research study conducted by Daemen psychology graduate Deven Nestorowich ’20 and Daemen faculty members on perceptions of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was recently published in the European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education. Shannon… Read More »

Daemen Reigns as Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Top Fundraising College

Daemen University Polar Plunge participants on beach

For the second consecutive year, Daemen University earned the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Top Fundraising College title, raising a grand total of $6,821. Held on Dec. 3, the event saw teams plunge into Lake Erie’s cold water at Woodlawn… Read More »

New Hall of Fame Display Highlights Most Accomplished Daemen Athletes

Daemen UNiversity athletics hall of fame display

A new Daemen Athletics Hall of Fame display has been added to the lobby of Lumsden Gymnasium to highlight the university’s most accomplished athletes since the 1980s. The display features an interactive touch screen with information about past inductees, current… Read More »

Wildcats Topple Mavericks 78-62 In Sunday Matinee Matchup

The Daemen University women’s basketball team topped the Mercy Mavericks 78-62 in the Wildcats’ final East Coast Conference game before Christmas on Sunday afternoon. After losing their first game of the season against St. Thomas Aquinas in Friday night’s overtime… Read More »

A Conversation with Penny Messinger

Daemen University history and political science chair penny messinger

We sat down with Penny Messinger, chair of Daemen University’s History and Political Science Department and director of Women’s Studies, to talk about what graduates can do with a history and political science degree. Can you tell us about the … Read More »

Daemen Promotes Health Awareness as Semester Concludes

Daemen University's Andrea Jeski at CHIP Center

This cold and flu season, Daemen University officials are raising awareness about how the campus community can stay healthy and prevent the spread of illness. In a campus-wide message, Daemen Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Greg Nayor reminded everyone… Read More »

PT Students to Present Findings at Research Symposium

Students in Daemen University’s Physical Therapy Program will present their original and extensive research during the annual Evidence Based Practice Clinical Research Symposium at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, in Schenck Hall, room 107. A long-standing tradition of… Read More »

Daemen Offers Campus Legal Advocate Clinic

Daemen University students can now access legal advice through the Campus Legal Advocate Clinic held in the Research & Information Commons (RIC) from 4-6 p.m. Mondays in room 212 and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in room 214B.… Read More »

VPA Faculty Artwork on Display at Tower Gallery

A tradition of more than 50 years, Daemen’s Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Faculty Exhibit showcases the work of full- and part-time faculty who are active, professional artists in the Western New York community and beyond. The exhibit will be… Read More »

Winterfest and First Snow Ball Garner Positive Student Feedback

This year’s Winterfest drew a crowd of more than 150 to the Daemen University Wick Campus Center, offering festive activities for students, faculty, staff, and their families for the first time in three years. “The event was a great… Read More »