Tag Archives: College News

Commencement Returning to Kleinhans in 2022

For the first time since 2019, Daemen’s commencement ceremonies will be held at Kleinhans Music Hall. As in years past, both the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies will feature the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus. Byron Brown, recently elected to an… Read More »

All High Art Weekend Offers Opportunities to Aspiring Artists

All High – an annual tradition at Daemen for more nearly 50 years – returns to campus in 2022 with in-person events and exhibitions. The All High Art Weekend – with a theme of “Think Outside the Frame” – will… Read More »

Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Rankings Recognize Daemen

For the sixth consecutive year, Daemen College has earned a position in the prestigious Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) College Rankings. The 2022 list includes 600 higher education institutions across the United States, including public and private colleges and… Read More »

Paralegal Studies Named One of Country’s Most Affordable Programs

Paralegal Studies at Daemen College has gained national recognition as one of the most affordable programs of its kind. The ranking – 33rd in the country – was given by University Headquarters, an independent educational organization. Ranking factors include tuition… Read More »

Faculty Learn Improv Comedy Techniques at Teaching Symposium

Keeping alive a campus tradition since 2007 during COVID takes improvisation. Literally. At the 16th annual Learning and Teaching Symposium, faculty and staff focused on improving communication in the classroom – by learning games, techniques and tricks used in improv… Read More »

Intelligent.com Names Six Daemen Programs to 2022 Best-of List

Intelligent.com’s 2022 online degree report for higher education includes recognition of six Daemen College programs. Daemen ranked No. 4 in the Best Online Colleges for Working Adults category, earning the distinction of “Best for Healthcare.” The institution also placed in… Read More »

Daemen in the News

China Global Television Network (CGTN) World Today – Lisa Parshall – The January 6 Capitol riot: one year later Buffalo News – Daemen’s Andrew Sischo becomes all-time leading scorer in WNY men’s college basketball In Good Health – Greg Ford… Read More »

USA Hockey Chooses Daemen for National Camp

USA Hockey has chosen Daemen College to host the nation’s top young players in the sport this coming summer. In June and July, hundreds of American players ages 15 to 17 will be based at the college’s main campus –… Read More »

Oishei Foundation Awards $300K to Daemen’s IMIT

The John R. Oishei Foundation has given $300,000 in support of the Todd & Leslie Shatkin Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) at Daemen College. The three-year grant will support IMIT’s staff, specifically the clinical director position, which will… Read More »

Daemen in the News

Buffalo News – Vicki Knapp, Debbi Napolitano, applied behavior analysis faculty – Governor’s signature needed to help New Yorkers with autism WKBW-ABC 7 – Greg Nayor, vice president for strategic initiatives – College campuses encourage boosters ahead of… Read More »

NCAA Selects Traci Murphy for National Constitution Committee

Daemen Director of Athletics Traci Murphy has been named to a special National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) committee that will aid the organization in implementing historic changes to its constitution. By changing its constitution, the organization is seeking to restructure… Read More »

Daemen Enrollment Growth Highest in WNY

Daemen College outpaced every institution of higher learning in Western New York in enrollment growth this year, according to Buffalo Business First. With a 5.7 percent increase, Daemen bested Niagara University by more than a full percentage point – and… Read More »

Laura Azzarella Appointed AVP of Employee Engagement

After a national search, Laura Azzarella has been named the new associate vice president for employee engagement at Daemen. Azzarella will start at the college on January 3. With more than a decade of diverse human resources experience from the… Read More »

Faculty Artwork Feature of New Exhibition

From original paintings, puppets and ceramics – to collages, illustrations and video installations, a new exhibition of Daemen faculty artwork has taken shape at the Tower Gallery. A college tradition that stretches back decades, the VPA Faculty Exhibit is on… Read More »

Daemen to Debut Commercial During Buffalo Bills Thanksgiving Game

During the Thanksgiving Day game between the Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints, Daemen College will debut a new commercial. The 30-second ad was filmed last month on campus and features current Daemen students. Thanksgiving Day games are usually… Read More »