Tag Archives: Academics

Cytotechnology Students Honored at White Coat Ceremony

Three graduate students in Daemen College’s highly specialized cytotechnology program were recently recognized virtually at the fourth annual white coat ceremony hosted by Roswell Park Comprehensive Center, the program’s educational partner. Students honored were Amy Haines of Butler, Pa., Cassandra… Read More »

Daemen’s Virtual Commencement Celebrates the Class of 2020

President Gary Olson standing behind a podium in the RIC with American and Canadian flags on the side

Daemen College celebrated the Class of 2020 in virtual undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies that were livestreamed on Aug. 15 on the college’s commencement website. President Gary Olson presided over Daemen’s first-ever virtual commencement, a move that was made… Read More »

Amherst Supervisor Receives Honorary Degree From Daemen

Brian Kulpa standing behind a podium in the RIC with American and Canadian flags on the side

In a private ceremony, Daemen College President Gary Olson formally presented an honorary doctor of humane letters to Supervisor Brian Kulpa, who served as commencement speaker for the college’s 2020 undergraduate and graduate ceremonies. “Supervisor Kulpa has drawn great praise… Read More »

Top Awards for Graduates Presented at Virtual Ceremony

Jennifer Panepento, ABA Academic Excellence Award

The outstanding achievements of graduates in the Daemen College Class of 2020 were recognized at the annual Excellence Awards Ceremony held virtually on Aug. 14 as part of the college’s commencement activities. “Although this year we were unable to celebrate… Read More »

Athletic Training Graduates Again Surpass National Average on Exam

Daemen College’s athletic training graduates have for the eighth consecutive year achieved a first-time pass rate that is well above the national average on the rigorous National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Certification exam. This year’s graduates earned an… Read More »

ABA Program Receives International Designation

Applied Behavior Analysis student working with kids

Daemen College’s traditional and online degree options in the high-demand field of applied behavior analysis have received approval from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) for meeting coursework requirements for the national board certification examination. This international designation makes… Read More »

Virtual White Coat Ceremony Marks Entry Into PA Profession

The Daemen College Class of 2020 physician assistant graduates were formally welcomed into the profession at a virtual white coat ceremony held in their honor. Fifty-six PA graduates were recognized in the special online white coat ceremony, a rite of… Read More »

Daemen to Hold Virtual Commencement Ceremonies

Five female graduates in cap and gowns standing infront of a Daemen backdrop smiling

To ensure the health and safety of the campus community, Daemen College’s undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies scheduled for Aug. 15 have been moved to a virtual format. President Gary Olson announced the change from in-person to virtual ceremonies in… Read More »

Daemen Graduates Honored as Nurse of Distinction Nominees

Several Daemen College alumni have been recognized as 2020 Nurse of Distinction nominees by The Buffalo News and the Professional Nurses Association of Western New York (PNAWNY), an honor that is especially significant this year as nurses have been vital… Read More »

Physical Therapy Graduates Celebrated Via Zoom

To continue an annual commencement week tradition, this year’s graduate reception for the Daemen College Class of 2020 doctorate of physical therapy graduates was moved to an online celebration held via Zoom. At the virtual event, 57 DPT graduating students… Read More »

Virtual Exhibition Features Artwork by VPA Seniors

The talents and perseverance of Daemen College’s graduating Visual and Performing Arts students will be recognized with an online Senior Exhibit that will be officially launched via Zoom at 4:30 p.m. May 13. “These young artists, designers, illustrators, animators, and… Read More »

Daemen to Continue Remote Learning for Summer Sessions

Side view of Rosary hall during the summer

Due to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, Daemen College will extend online instruction for classes in all summer sessions scheduled from June through August. A decision on the summer Excel-R-8 program for high school students, which will start on July 6,… Read More »

Laboratory Equipment Donation to Enhance Science Learning

Doug Smith standing to the left of donated packages, Dr. Todd Shatkin standing to the right of the donation

Daemen College has received a donation of equipment from local dentist Dr. Todd Shatkin for use in the college’s natural sciences laboratories, which are among the most widely used learning spaces on campus. “We greatly appreciate Dr. Shatkin’s generous donation… Read More »

Virtual Festival to Highlight Student Scholarship and Creativity

Two male students wearing suits talking in front of a poster

Daemen College will showcase the academic and creative achievements of students in a special virtual Academic Festival taking place on April 29. The 19th annual festival has been moved to an online format for the health and safety of the… Read More »

Daemen Educating Future Health Care Professionals on Coronavirus

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, the impact of COVID-19 on patient care and health care professionals is being discussed with Daemen College students in a range of spring semester classes, which transitioned to an all online format last… Read More »