Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Record Attendance at Scholars Day

While undergraduate enrollment is still down across the country in higher education, Daemen experienced record high attendance at its March 1-6 Scholars Week event, indicating heavy interest from prospective students. The admissions team reported 252 attendees, an increase of 37… Read More »

Daemen Men’s Basketball Awarded NCAA Tournament Bid

Daemen has earned its third straight berth in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Men’s Basketball Championship. The Wildcats have been awarded an at-large bid to the 2021 NCAA tournament which gets underway next weekend with regional tournaments… Read More »

Ticket Punched: Daemen Women’s Hoops Claims Second Straight NCAA Bid

Folding chairs court side that say Elite Eight on the back

One year removed from having their postseason hopes dashed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Daemen is returning to the big stage. The Wildcats are dancing their way back to the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship which gets underway later… Read More »

Partnership Launched with Neighborhood Health Center

Through an innovative partnership, Neighborhood Health Center of WNY is proud to announce the offering of a new program that provides paid part-time or per diem working experience to current physician assistant, physical therapy, athletic training and nursing … Read More »

Physician Assistant Alum Named Advanced Practice Provider of the Year

Kenmore Mercy Hospital recently named Jessica Lightner Brown ‘05 the 2020 Advanced Practice Provider of the Year. Brown graduated with honors in 2005 and has more than 16 years of diverse experiences as a physician assistant specialist. She is a… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Lynn Matthews, ATC, DPT, FAAOMPT

Lynn Matthews standing in front Daemen College AT plaque

March is National Athletic Training Month, so it’s the perfect time to get to know Interim Department Chair and Program Director, Associate Professor in the Athletic Training Department, Lynn Matthews. Let’s learn more: What inspired you to pursue your career? … Read More »

President and Board Members Named to Power 250 List

President Gary Olson has once again been named to Buffalo Business First’s Power 250 list, an annual ranking of the most influential leaders in Western New York. This year, Olson is ranked No. 86, a move up from No. 100… Read More »

Wildcats Clinch Second Straight ECC Regular Season Title in 67-49 Win Versus Spartans

Daemen freshman Alahna Paige dribbling mid court

Six weeks ago and a day since their home opener against Mercyhurst, Daemen women’s basketball accomplished two of their team goals – complete as many of their games as possible and finish atop the ECC standings. And through the ups… Read More »

Physical Therapy Alum Authors Children’s Book

Physical Therapy alum Charles “C.J.” Gillett, DPT ‘19 has authored a new book, “The Cat in the Coconut Hat.” The book is the first story in a proposed children’s series that explores Belize and the Caribbean’s diverse cultures through the… Read More »

DAISY Award Honors Nursing Alum

Eastern Niagara Hospital (ENH) recently presented its first DAISY award of 2021 to Jesse DeWaters, RN, NP, ’17, ’21, an emergency department nurse. The DAISY award is presented through the International Daisy Foundation, established by the family of J.… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Dr. Robert Waterhouse

Bob Waterhouse serves as the chair and associate professor of theatre in the department of Visual and Performing Arts. Let’s get to know him! What inspired you to pursue your career? I began directing plays while an undergraduate and knew… Read More »

College Named Military Friendly School

Daemen College has been named for the 12th consecutive year as a Military Friendly School, a prestigious designation identifying the best colleges in the country for veterans. The 2021-22 Military Friendly Schools distinction is awarded to schools in recognition of… Read More »

Visiting Scholar Joins Daemen

Professor Bohdan Szklarski from the University of Warsaw, Poland has joined the Center for Polish Studies as a Kosciuszko Foundation visiting professor for the spring semester. Szklarski is teaching a course for the History and Political Science department, “Democracy after… Read More »

Symposium Offers New Tools to Support Student Success

Flower Dary in a black shirt in front of white brick wall

Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), this year’s 15th annual Learning and Teaching Symposium was virtually attended by faculty and staff members who focused on the theme: small changes, big impact. The event featured… Read More »

Daemen Awarded Bid to Host Women’s Basketball Regional Championship

Daemen College has been selected as one of six predetermined sites that will host the regional portions of the 2021 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship. The announcement of regional sites was made today by the NCAA Division II Championships… Read More »