Tag Archives: Academics

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 »

Daemen Adopts Alternative Grading Option

In light of the unique academic challenges Daemen College students and faculty are experiencing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an alternative grading option for the spring semester has been made available to undergraduate students. The temporary grading policy, which has… Read More »

Daemen Team Participates in Binational Business Competition

A team of business administration students from Daemen College competed for the first time in the World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara (WTCBN) International Case Competition, giving them the opportunity to gain experience with a real-world business scenario. The 2020 International… Read More »

High School Artists Presented Top Awards

Best in Show “Self Portrait With Dog” by Mia Mahar.

Top honors and scholarships were recently presented to winners of Daemen College’s 51st annual All High Exhibition, which featured some of the finest artwork by high school students from across the Buffalo Niagara region. Awards and Daemen scholarships were presented… Read More »

Daemen to Launch MBA Program This Fall

Daemen College will offer a new master of business administration program beginning this fall that will provide students the opportunity to earn their MBA in a shorter amount of time. The college’s MBA program, which has received approval from the… Read More »