Tag Archives: Alum

International Alum Publishes Children’s Books in Kenya

Daemen College alum Berttila Kithia ’21 recently published two children’s educational books in Kenya, her native country. Her first book titled, Scouts Camp and Other Stories, includes four stories: The New Neighbors, The Birthday Party, The Scouts Camp, and The… Read More »

Alum/Faculty Profile – Susan Cozzi ’01

After teaching English courses at many different colleges in Western New York, alum Susan Cozzi ’01 found her way back to Daemen and now serves as a visiting professor in the English Department. Cozzi recently began her new position after… Read More »

Prestigious Art Collection Highlights Daemen Artists in New Exhibition

“Celebrating Daemen”—a new exhibition of artwork by nearly 30 college faculty and alums—makes obvious why the institution has long been known as one of the region’s premier producers of artistic talent. The selections in the show hail from the collection… Read More »

Scott Emser ’07 ’15—Alum Profile

Scott Emser received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Daemen in 2007 and master’s in international business in 2015. Currently a territory manager with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Emser works to serve the needs of state and local governments,… Read More »

Animation Alum’s Short Film Chosen as National ‘Pick of the Day’

A short film by Geoff Roberts, a 2020 graduate in animation, was chosen as “Pick of the Day” on the popular website Cartoon Brew. “Becky doesn’t have much in the scary jungle she calls home,” a teaser for the… Read More »

American Society for Cytotechnology Awards Alum “Rookie of the Year” Award

The American Society for Cytotechnology has named Daemen alum Roberto Zambrano its 2021 “Rookie of the Year.” Currently employed at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Zambrano graduated in 2018 from Daemen with a master’s degree in cytotechnology and in… Read More »

Amanda Best ’16—Alum Profile

Amanda Best received her bachelor’s degree in business administration-marketing, with a minor in entrepreneurship in May 2016. While at Daemen, she worked in various offices as a student work assistant, including helping with marketing efforts for enrollment, orientation, academic affairs,… Read More »

Alum Makes Broadway Debut in “Pass Over”

Alphonso Walker Jr. ’14 debuted on Broadway last week—performing the lead role of Moses in “Pass Over” at the August Wilson Theater. The play was the first to come back to Broadway after pandemic-related cancelations that began in March 2020—and… Read More »

Daemen Names 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Daemen will honor five accomplished graduates at its 2021 Daemen Distinguished Alumni Awards virtual presentation ceremony scheduled for 7 p.m., Sept. 30. The event will be broadcast live on YouTube. An annual tradition now in its 35th year, the… Read More »

Kearia C. Sams ’15—Alum Profile

Kearia C. Sams was born and raised in the “All-America City” of Buffalo, New York. In 2015, Sams relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, and began working at Atrium Health’s Levine Cancer Institute (LCI) as a receptionist. However, she has grown… Read More »

Alum Profile: Melicia Edwards ’08

Melicia Edwards earned a bachelor of science in early childhood and special education from Daemen College in 2008. She went on to receive a master’s degree in literacy education from Syracuse University. Currently, Edwards is working towards National Board Certification… Read More »

Alum profile—Nick Warner ‘80

In 1980, Nick Warner received a bachelor of fine arts in sculpture at Daemen College. “Being at Daemen set me on the course for a lifetime working in the arts,” Warner said. Having studied sculpture with Dennis Barraclough, and watercolor… Read More »

Alum Profile — Samantha D’Agostino ‘21

Samantha D'Agostino sitting in green leather chair in Rosary Hall Parlor Room

As a member of the Class of 2021, Samantha D’Agostino made her mark in the classroom—graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology —and also on the field: twice earning all-East Coast Conference honors as a… Read More »

Daemen Day of Giving Nearly Doubles Donor Goal—Breaking All Previous Records

With more than 680 gifts made during the 2021 Daemen Day of Giving, the college more than doubled its previous record for donations during the annual 24-hour event. Going live just after midnight on Tuesday, April 20, response to the… Read More »

Alum Profile – Emily Lennert ‘15

In 2015, Emily Lennert received her B.S. in Natural Sciences: Forensic Science specialization from Daemen College. Continuing her academic career at the University of Central Florida (UCF), Lennert earned an M.S. in forensic science, where she is also currently… Read More »