Category Archives: May 20 2026

Daemen Celebrates 75th Commencement

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Daemen University celebrated its 75th commencement with undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, at Kleinhans Music Hall. Daemen President Gary A. Olson commended the graduates for their dedication and perseverance, and reminded them, “Perhaps the most important ability… Read More »

Excellence Awards Honor Graduates

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Daemen University honored exceptional graduates during the 2026 Annual Excellence Awards, a ceremony that recognizes top scholarship and achievements across each academic department, as well as campus-wide contributions, on Friday, May 15. Sabrina Fennell, associate vice president for student success… Read More »

Veteran Expo Brings Military Community Together

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Daemen University’s Veteran Services hosted its annual Veteran Expo—a free event for veterans and their families—on Saturday, May 9 in the Yurtchuk Student Center. The Expo welcomed over 200 veterans, families, and patrons, as well as 54 community veteran service… Read More »

Daemen Athletics Announces The Addition of Flag Football

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Daemen University will add women’s flag football as the 17th NCAA sponsored sport offered at the institution, Vice President for Athletics Traci Murphy announced on Wednesday. A national search for the first head coach is already underway, with the program… Read More »

Johnson Named All-Region by USTFCCCA

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CJ Johnson (Baltimore, Md.) was named U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field All-East Region for the 1500m.… Read More »