Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Daemen Ranked in Both Division II National Polls

For the first time in program history, the Daemen College men’s basketball team is ranked in both NCAA Division II national polls. The Wildcats have moved to No. 14 in the Division II Sports Information Directors of America (D2SIDA) national… Read More »

Librarian Selected for Conference Panel

Kara McGuire, assistant director of Daemen College’s Research and Information Commons (RIC) and library services, will join other expert panelists and presenters at a national conference on interlibrary loan services. More than 400 library leaders and staff from across the… Read More »

Alum Profile – Allyson Muehlemann ‘16

Dr. Allyson Muehlemann, who received a doctor of physical therapy from Daemen College, began her career in Syracuse, where she worked in a family-owned outpatient orthopedic clinic. Muehlemann then moved to Mankato, Minn., to work as a general acute physical… Read More »

SAAC Members Attend APPLE Training Institute

From left: Hailey Dietrich, Monahe Marchione, Sam D'Agostino, Erik Matthews, Eithan Hahn, Ashley Breth

Four members of the Daemen College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), along with staff members Hailey Dietrich and Ashley Breth, attended the APPLE Training Institute for student-athletes and administrators held Jan. 25-27 in Orlando, Florida. Student-athlete representative included men’s soccer players… Read More »

News to Know

Due to the recent winter storm, the opening reception for Daemen College’s 50th annual All High Exhibition has been rescheduled to Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. in the Elizabeth C. Tower Gallery in the Haberman Gacioch Art Center.… Read More »

Daemen Earns National Military Friendly Distinction

For the 10th consecutive year, Daemen College has been recognized by Victory Media as a Military Friendly School, making Daemen one of the best institutions in the country for veterans to receive a college education. The newly released 2019-20 Military… Read More »

Olson Assumes Office

At the annual convention of the National Collegiate Athletic Association held last week in Orlando, Fla., Daemen College President Gary Olson officially assumed office as chair of the powerful Division II Presidents Council, the body that helps establish policy for… Read More »

Daemen Moves Up in National Rankings

The Daemen College men’s basketball team has been ranked No. 17 in the NCAA Division II Sports Information Directors of America (D2SIDA) national media poll for week nine of the 2018-19 season. It marks the third straight week that Daemen… Read More »

College Vice President Honored With Regional Award

Dr. Greg Nayor, vice president for student affairs and strategic initiatives at Daemen College, has been named the recipient of the 2019 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Region II Fred Turner Award. Nayor will receive the award at the… Read More »

Exhibition for High School Artists Marks 50th Year

Daemen College’s annual All High Exhibition showcasing artwork by high school juniors and seniors from across the Buffalo Niagara region will commemorate its 50th year with an opening reception at 1 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Elizabeth C. Tower Gallery… Read More »

Staff Profile – Julia Grygier

Julia Grygier joined Daemen College in September as coordinator for student organizations and Greek life. In this role, she oversees student clubs and organizations and the Daemen Inter-Greek Alliance and Student Government Association, as well as many student events. Grygier… Read More »

Egan Named Semifinalist for Wooden Cup Award

Erin Egan (Williamsville, N.Y,), a senior on the Daemen College women’s basketball team, has been named one of 25 semifinalists for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup, a prestigious award bestowed upon one intercollegiate student-athlete each year by the Athletes for… Read More »

News to Know

Dr. Lisa Parshall, professor of political science at Daemen College and a Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellow at the Rockefeller Institute of Government, is organizing the institute’s “Research and Practice in Progress Briefing on Local Government in New York.”… Read More »

Daemen’s Nursing Programs Among Best in New York

Daemen College has been named one of the “Best Colleges for Nursing in New York” by Niche, placing it as the highest ranked college for nursing in the Buffalo Niagara region. Daemen’s nursing programs are ranked No. 10 of 38… Read More »

Spicer Named Dean of Students

Kerry Spicer, who has more than 15 years of experience in student affairs, has been appointed dean of students at Daemen College. In this role, Spicer will oversee the college’s student conduct system and student care follow-up, including coordination with… Read More »