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College Night Sees Largest Attendance in Years

A crowd of approximately 500 students and family members gathered in Daemen University’s Lumsden Gymnasium on Sept. 19 for College Night, the largest annual fall recruitment event in Western New York. Hosted by the WNY Consortium of Higher Education,… Read More »

Daemen Alum Trina Burruss Named President and CEO of United Way of Buffalo & Erie County

Daemen University alum Trina Burruss with United Way sign

Daemen alum Trina Burruss, a graduate of the university’s Leadership and Innovation program, has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of United Way of Buffalo & Erie County. Currently serving as chief operating officer (COO), Burruss will… Read More »

Women’s Lacrosse Team Shows Talent in First Scrimmage

Daemen University women's lacrosse team get ready on the field

The Daemen University women’s lacrosse team played its first-ever scrimmage against Gannon University on Sept. 24 at Williamsville South High School. “Saturday’s scrimmage was the first opportunity these student-athletes had to compete against another institution,” said Michael Miranto, senior associate… Read More »

A Conversation with Shelby Janczyk, Graphic Designer

Daemen University graphic designer shelby

Shelby Janczyk ’18 recently joined Daemen University in her new role as a graphic designer. An alum, Janczyk earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a minor in entrepreneurship. While at Daemen, Janczyk worked in a… Read More »

Daemen to Host Founders Celebration in 75th Year

Daemen University Founders Celebration Bell

Daemen University will host its annual campus-wide Founders Celebration from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 in recognition of its 75th anniversary, and its many accomplishments throughout the years. This year’s celebration is the first Daemen will hold with its official… Read More »

Parkinson’s Foundation Holds Successful ‘Moving Day’ at Daemen

Daemen Univwrsoty Parkinson's Moving Day participant

Daemen University’s Amherst campus served as a scenic setting for Moving Day Buffalo hosted by the Parkinson’s Foundation last Saturday, Sept. 17. With help from students and faculty of the Physical Therapy Department, the event raised nearly $100,000, exceeding… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Visit by Educational Leader of Rwandan University

Daemen recently hosted a visit by the vice chancellor of the Catholic University of Kabgayi in Rwanda, Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa. Ntivuguruzwa hosted Joseph Sankoh, associate professor of political science at Daemen, while serving as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar this past… Read More »

Buffalo Prep Holds Retreat at Daemen

For the first time, Daemen was home to Buffalo Prep’s senior retreat, bringing 25 high school students on campus this summer to prepare for their post-secondary studies. The retreat serves to “jumpstart” the college application and admissions process, said… Read More »

Women’s Basketball Adds Summer Hemphill To Coaching Staff

Daemen University new assistant basketball coach

The Daemen University women’s basketball team has added local legend Summer Hemphill to its coaching staff. The former University at Buffalo women’s basketball standout, Hemphill is now an assistant coach for the Wildcats. Hemphill comes into a great situation at… Read More »

A Conversation with Mike Jones, Animation Program Director

Mike Jones is an associate professor and the program director of animation at Daemen University. Jones is an experienced animator in both CG and hand drawn animation as well as a storyboard artist. Prior to joining Daemen, he lived for… Read More »

Daemen Ranked Among Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report

For the fourth consecutive year, Daemen University has been ranked among the top institutions of higher learning in the country, earning a spot on the U.S. News and World Report 2022-23 Best National Universities list. Daemen also earned national recognition… Read More »

New Parking Lots Pave Way for Campus Quad

Students and faculty returning from summer break were welcomed by new parking lots and with more than two-thirds of the campus freshly paved and striped. While the two new parking lots and connecting roadway provide for less congestion in the… Read More »

75 Years of Arts at Daemen Showcased in New Exhibition

A new exhibition, 75 Years of Creative Excellence: A Celebration of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, is now open on campus in the Tower Gallery located in the Haberman Gacioch Arts Center. On display are works by… Read More »

New Social Justice Art Gallery on Campus Aims to Stimulate Social Change

The walls of Daemen’s Curtis Hall have been transformed into gallery space to showcase art to raise awareness of social justice issues. Two distinct spaces have been created – a gallery with changing exhibits and a permanent collection of interactive… Read More »

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Runners Honored with Weekly ECC Awards

Runners Marcy Colca, Patsy Oberholzer, and Aidan Kincaid of the Daemen cross country teams have each been recognized by the East Coast Conference for recent performances. Colca picked up her second straight ECC Women’s Cross Country Runner, Oberholzer earned ECC… Read More »