Daemen University honored students who excelled academically in their first year during a celebratory luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
The luncheon, hosted by the Student Success Center, recognized 10 returning second-year students who earned a perfect 4.0 during their first year at Daemen. Each honoree invited an influential faculty member to join them for the event.
Dr. Michael Brogan, executive vice president for Academic Affairs and provost, congratulated the students, saying, “Your academic achievements are a result of your dedication, focus, and hard work. You are leaders who will change the world through your passion for making a difference. Daemen is incredibly proud of you as you should be of yourselves, and we look forward to watching you continue to grow and flourish on your professional journey.”
Student honorees for the 2024-25 academic year include:
- Stephanie Baier, Accounting | Faculty guest: Stacy Roland
- Merin Curatolo, English | Faculty guest: Meg Artman
- Natalie Koeth, Physical Therapy | Faculty guest: Hamish Dalley
- Emily McMahon, Art/Illustration | Faculty guest: Noah Herman
- Gwendolyn Moran, Animation | Faculty guest: Ashley Tinkey
- Michelle Nuwer, Physician Assistant | Faculty guest: Kurt Blankschaen
- Emelia Pokrywczynski, Nursing | Faculty guest: Kurt Blankschaen
- Marianna Szamoskozi, Natural Science | Faculty guest: Derrick Swartz
- David Viall, Physician Assistant | Faculty guest: Jerry Erion
- Muskan Kaur, Nursing | Unable to attend event