Category Archives: October 1 2025

$40 Million Comprehensive Campaign Kicks Off

Daemen University President Gary A. Olson announced the launch of a $40 million comprehensive campaign — Moving Forward: The Campaign for Daemen’s Future — a pivotal fundraising campaign to elevate academic excellence, prepare tomorrow’s leaders, and enhance university infrastructure over… Read More »

Yurtchuk Honored at Annual Scholarship Gala

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Daemen Board of Trustees Chair, John Yurtchuk, was honored with the Community Excellence Award during Daemen’s Annual Scholarship Gala on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Reikart Ballroom at Jazzboline. Daemen President Gary A. Olson presented the award to Yurtchuk, noting,… Read More »

Daemen Rings In Founders Celebration

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Daemen University’s annual Founders Celebration commenced with the ceremonial ringing of the Founders Bell on Thursday, Sept. 25. Seven distinguished members of the Daemen community, including Jo-Anne Grabowski ‘73, representing the Sisters of St. Francis who founded the college; John… Read More »

Daemen Inducts Four To Athletics Hall of Fame

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AMHERST, N.Y. — On Saturday, September 27, four former student-athletes were inducted into the Daemen University Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at the John R. Yurtchuk Student Center on campus. The induction class, including soccer player Lindsay… Read More »

Wright Scores Twice to Lead Women’s Soccer Past Post

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WATERBURY, Conn. — Daemen earned a 3-2 victory over Post on Saturday at LaMoy Field. The Wildcats scored three goals in the second half to secure the victory, with two coming from Kaitlyn Wright (Geneva, N.Y.).… Read More »