Tag Archives: Alum

Adair White-Johnson ‘86, Ph.D. Highlighted By Shoutout Atlanta

Adair White-Johnson sitting at table with the book "Get It On" opened

Psychology alum Adair White-Johnson ‘86, PhD was recently highlighted by Shoutout Atlanta, an online media platform focused on connecting its readers with brilliant, thoughtful entrepreneurs and creatives. White-Johnson was interviewed by the media outlet about the most important lessons… Read More »

Alum Profile – Dr. Laura Erlandson ’95

Dr. Laura Weiser Erlandson received a bachelor of science degree in biology (chemistry minor) from Daemen College in 1995. She earned her master’s degree in biology from Binghamton University and a PhD in entomology and ecology, evolutionary biology, from Iowa… Read More »

Alumni Profile – Audrey Yokopovich ‘20

Audrey Yokopovich standing on a football field arms spread wide

Alum Audrey Yokopovich ‘20 is a seasonal intern with the Kansas City Chiefs! Let’s take a look at her life and her world since graduating from Daemen. Here’s a snapshot from Audrey herself, a graduate of the Athletic Training, M.S. … Read More »

GivingTuesday 2020

On Dec. 1, Daemen College will be participating in the 8th annual GivingTuesday campaign. GivingTuesday is a global celebration of philanthropy and service to nonprofit organizations. This 24-hour campaign calls upon our alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends for… Read More »

Alum Profile – Dan Erickson ‘07

Dan Erickson standing in front of his artwork hung on a wall

Dan Erickson, who had an artistic interest since an early age, earned a bachelor’s degree in art from Daemen College. “My college experience at Daemen was everything I had hoped for as a student,” said Erickson. “Small class sizes established… Read More »

Alumni Virtual Market to Showcase Graduate-Owned Businesses

A new effort by Daemen College’s Office of Alumni Relations, the Alumni Virtual Market, will be launched on Nov. 1 to highlight and help increase awareness of the many successful businesses owned by Daemen graduates. “This is a great… Read More »

Alum Profile – Mary Dormer ‘20

Mary (Dempsey) Dormer received a master’s degree in leadership and innovation with a specialization in higher education from Daemen College. After earning a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University at Buffalo, Dormer worked as the special events coordinator at… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Rose Bell

Rose Bell outside leaning on the side of the RIC

Dr. Rose Bell is an experienced nurse, nurse practitioner, and educator who has maintained clinical competence as an ARNP for the past 21 years. She has experience in primary care as well as oncology and is certified in both adult… Read More »

Alum Profile – Jerry Weatherby-Webb ‘09

Jerry Weatherby-Webb earned a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design in 2009 from Daemen College. After graduating, Weatherby-Webb moved to New York City to pursue a career in design with a focus on visual merchandising, packaging design, and marketing.… Read More »

Daemen Names 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Daemen College will honor five accomplished graduates at its 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards virtual presentation ceremony scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 2. The Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize the achievements, growth, and societal contributions of the college’s outstanding alumni. Award recipients,… Read More »

Alum Profile – Kino Quashie ‘13

Kino Quashie in a red suit standing in a classroom

Kino Quashie, who earned a bachelor’s degree in childhood education/special education (grades 1-6) from Daemen College, serves as dean of students and special education liaison at the High School for Global Citizenship. “Daemen’s education department provided tremendous support in my… Read More »

Alum Profile – Beatrice Laurey (’05) ’09

Beatrice Laurey sitting outside with purple flowers behind her

Beatrice Laurey (’05) ’09, who earned a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and illustration with a minor in art history from Daemen College, was honored with the college’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award for Graduate of the Last Decade.… Read More »

Daemen Mourns Loss of Cherished Alum

Dolores Sapienza sitting on a bench behind rosary hall between two studetns.

Beloved graduate Dolores Attea Sapienza ’53, a member of Daemen College’s second graduating class and a lifelong supporter of her alma mater, passed away on May 16, after a brief illness. She was 88. “We are deeply saddened by the… Read More »

Giving Tuesday a Great Success

Three women standing in front of the stairs in the RIC atrium smiling

The Daemen College community came together on May 5 to generously support students as part of the international Giving Tuesday Now effort, a global day of giving as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. On Giving… Read More »

Alum Profile – Sandra Thomson ‘66

Sandy Thomson standing infront of a grey wall smiling

Sandra Thomson, who earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Daemen College, was honored with a 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award for Dedication to the College. A native of Kenmore, Thomson began her teaching career at Lindbergh Elementary School. She… Read More »