Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Alumni Profile – Eric Holet ‘19

Eric Holet standing in front of a bookshelf

Eric Holet received a Masters of Leadership and Innovation degree in 2019 and is currently serving as the Senior Quality Health Analyst for Kaleida Health and Great Lakes Health, supporting numerous hospitals within Western New York and Pennsylvania. The Leadership… Read More »

Paralegal Program Makes National List

The paralegal studies program at Daemen was recently ranked as the No. 17 program in the discipline nationwide by Bachelor’s Degree Center, an online resource for students who pursue higher education. The list contains the likes of Loyola University in… Read More »

Women’s Triathlon Named Scholar All-American Team

The Daemen College women’s triathlon team has been named a Scholar All-American Team by the Collegiate Triathlon Coaches Association and USA Triathlon. The Scholar All-American Team award is given in recognition of teams that excelled in the classroom during the… Read More »

NPR Co-Founder Headlines Lecture Event

Daemen will host a virtual lecture and discussion with Bill Siemering, National Public Radio’s first director of programming, at 6 p.m. Monday, March 1. Siemering, who co-founded NPR’s board of directors and wrote its mission statement, will share insights based… Read More »

College Debuts Refreshed Daemen Today Magazine

The college’s magazine Daemen Today is now available for readers online. The most recent issue covers the institution’s innovation and momentum throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights last summer’s virtual commencement, and profiles several students, faculty, and staff members. To take… Read More »

Staff Profile – Sarah Porzucek

Sarah serves as Executive Assistant in the Office of the President. Let’s get to know her! What inspired you to pursue your career? I have always had a passion for education, but knowing I am able to make a positive… Read More »

Amherst Livestreams Address from Daemen

The State of the Town Address was streamed live from the third floor of the Research Information Commons on campus this past Friday. Town leadership was impressed with the college’s production of Daemen’s virtual commencement ceremony, so when the time… Read More »

College Unveils 2020-2025 Master Plan

The college is pleased to open the year with a new facilities master plan, Building Daemen’s Future. The 2020-2025 facilities master plan builds upon the framework laid out by the 2015-2020 Master Plan with a view towards the next… Read More »

Women’s Basketball Ranked in Both Division II National Polls

Women's Basketballl player taking a shot

For the first time in its NCAA era, the Daemen College women’s basketball team is ranked in both Division II national polls. The Wildcats sit at No. 14 in this week’s Division II Sports Information Directors of America (D2SIDA) national… Read More »

Watts to Release Art History Book in Summer 2021

Dr. Laura L. Watts, associate professor of art history, recently announced the release of her forthcoming book in June, 2021 through Taylor & Francis – Routledge Press. As part of the Routledge Research in Art History series, Watts’ “Italian … Read More »

Alumni Profile: Dr. Joseph P. Gravino ’13, ’15

Dr. Joseph Gravino is co-owner of Elite Spine and Extremity Physical Therapy in Amherst, N.Y., which is co-founded with fellow physical therapist Dr. Michael Brown. Gravino earned a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences and a doctor of physical therapy.… Read More »

Main Dining Hall Undergoes First Phase of Enhancements

The main student dining hall on campus has received the first of many essential improvements to its functionality and aesthetics. Over the last several months, the Wick Dining Hall has received new flooring, new service areas and counters, enhanced audio-visual… Read More »

Morman to be Honored with Changemakers 30 Under 30 Award

Daemen’s Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion Dasia Morman was recently named as an honoree for the Changemakers 30 Under 30 Awards. Presented by the Crews Group and S & J Foundation, the ninth annual ceremony will celebrate and honor… Read More »

Student-Athletes Achieve a Collective 3.25 Grade Point Average (GPA) for Fall 2020

Undeterred by the circumstances of a global pandemic, Daemen College student-athletes continued to get the job done in the classroom during the Fall 2020 semester, recording a collective 3.25 grade point average (GPA). It marks the 15th consecutive semester that… Read More »

Student Wins Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Quiz Bowl

Athletic training student Jessica Baun recently won the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Quiz Bowl. The event featured 16 teams of students who competed to answer questions that ranged from athletic training history to medical diagnoses. Baun will go on to… Read More »