Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Mary Wilson Honored at Daemen Gala

President Olson shaking Mary Wilson's hand

Philanthropist Mary Wilson, a Life Trustee of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, was honored with the 2024 Community Excellence Award at the annual Daemen University Scholarship Gala in recognition of her profound impact on the community. “Mary Wilson embodies… Read More »

Fountain Dedication Commemorates Completion of Decade-Long Campus Beautification Project

Ribbon cutting in front of Daemen fountain

Daemen University had much to celebrate during its annual Founders Celebration, including the culmination of a decade-long beautification project that transformed the campus into a picturesque park-like setting. President Gary A. Olson’s vision of creating a traditional campus quad, combined… Read More »

Daemen Celebrates Distinguished Alums

Daemen University honored five exceptional graduates during its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards. This year’s award recipients, selected by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, included Shelby Janczyk, ‘18, Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD); Melodie Baker, ‘09, Advancement in Career;… Read More »

Founders Celebration Rings Out Across Campus

The spirit of Daemen University echoed across campus Thursday morning with the ceremonial ringing of the Founders Bell during the university’s annual Founders Celebration. Seven distinguished members of Daemen’s community, including Sister Nancy Zelma, representing the Sisters of St. Francis… Read More »

September Athletes of the Month: Arturo Bustamante and Kitsa Scime

Athletes of the Month graphic Sept. 2024

Daemen University student athletes Arturo Bustamante (South Gate, Calif.) of the men’s soccer team and Kitsa Scime (Williamsville, N.Y.) of the women’s tennis team have been named the September Athletes of the Month after success on the pitch and on… Read More »

Daemen Athletics Partners With Influxer

Daemen Athletics has partnered with Influxer to provide NIL opportunities for student-athletes.

The Daemen University Athletics Department has partnered with Influxer, providing student-athletes the opportunity to monetize their name, image and likeness (NIL) by allowing fans to purchase personalized merchandise. Influxer is an officially licensed vendor, creating co-branded apparel customized with players’… Read More »

Daemen Awarded $5 Million Grant

Grand recipients lined up at Golisano Press Conference

Daemen University was awarded a $5 million unrestricted grant from B. Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist and the founder of Paychex. Mr. Golisano donated $360 million to 82 nonprofit organizations across Western and Central New York, focused on health, education, intellectual… Read More »

Daemen extends Tower Gallery exhibit featuring Adam Kreutinger

Painting of Pink alien puppet hanging in Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Gallery in the Nancy Haberman Gacioch Center for Visual and Performing Arts

Daemen University is extending the run of its visiting exhibit of puppet arts, following record-breaking attendance and sustained public interest since the opening reception. Over 250 visitors attended the opening reception held on Friday, August 16, including guests from New… Read More »

CILS Expands with New Simulated Hospital Room

Student using a respirator on a medical mannequin

A summer construction project to expand Daemen’s Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS) was completed in time to welcome students for the fall semester. This project added 625 square feet and features a fully functional hospital suite complete with… Read More »

Women’s Tennis Earns Victory over West Virginia Wesleyan

Kitsa Scime and Yinett Del Leon fist bump against West Virginia Wesleyan on Sept. 21, 2024

The Daemen University women’s tennis team earned a hard fought 4-3 win over West Virginia Wesleyan University in the first meeting between both schools Friday Night at the Miller Tennis Center. With the win, the Wildcats improved to 4-2 overall… Read More »

Women’s Soccer Bucks Losing Streak with 5-2 Win over Staten Island

Kylie Miranto runs up the field against AIC on Sept. 6, 2024

The Daemen University women’s soccer snapped their losing streak with a 5-2 thrashing of the College of the Staten Island in the first East Coast Conference game for both teams Saturday morning at the CSI Outdoor Track & Field Complex.… Read More »

D’Amore’s Work Featured in National Geographic

Dominic D’Amore sitting in a hole at a dig site with a dinosaur fossile

After teaching a course at Daemen about dinosaurs, Domenic D’Amore, Associate Professor of Biology, wanted to learn more about the meticulous fossil excavation process. In 2014, he started volunteering as a field paleontologist with the Natural History Museum of Los… Read More »

Daemen Named a 2024-25 Equity & Inclusion College of Distinction

Daemen University has been designated a 2045-25 Equity & Inclusion College of Distinction. This marks Daemen’s seventeenth consecutive year of recognition from Colleges of Distinction and a first for special recognition in our efforts to ensure equitable treatment and accessibility… Read More »

Reashor Appointed Director of Institutional Communications

University officials announced on Tuesday that Juliette Reashor has been appointed Director of Institutional Communications and will begin her new position on Monday, September 30. She will play a key role in the division of Enrollment Management and Marketing as… Read More »

2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards Winners Named

Five accomplished graduates were recently selected to be honored with Daemen Distinguished Alumni Awards. Award recipients, who are selected by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, exhibit the ideals expressed by the institution’s founders and that remain strong at Daemen.… Read More »