Tag Archives: College News

Lisa Parshall Appears on National Podcast

Lisa Parshall, president of Faculty Senate and a professor of political science at Daemen, was interviewed recently on the Government Executive Daily podcast, as part of a series on the lasting impact of September 11 on federal administration and… Read More »

State of College Spotlights Daemen’s Strengths

In his fall State of the College speech, President Gary Olson noted that increased enrollment, successful COVID-19 prevention measures, campus improvement projects, and other recent achievements signify that the institution continues to thrive—even as the pandemic’s headwinds continue to create… Read More »

Founders Celebration Rings in College’s 74th Year

The annual ringing of Founders Bell—one of the most prominent events of Founders Celebration—marked the college’s 74th anniversary, honored its tradition of academic excellence, and reflected on Daemen’s recent growth with an eye toward the future. Opening the ceremony, Board… Read More »

Tiffany Hamilton Joins Cabinet

Tiffany Hamilton has been appointed to the college’s cabinet, becoming the first chief diversity officer to join the body. Cabinet is composed of senior officers at the college, including the president and vice presidents, who are responsible for the institution’s… Read More »

Daemen in the News

The future of college recruitment post-pandemic, Buffalo Business First At Daemen College, admissions connected digitally with prospective students and their families at the start of the pandemic but prioritized holding all of its recruitment events in-person with safety precautions… Read More »

Daemen Nationally Recognized for Safety and Inclusion Training

Daemen College has been recognized for its investment in student safety, well-being and inclusion training, earning the Campus Prevention Network (CPN) 2021 Seal of Prevention. The distinction comes as a result of the college’s commitment to providing digital prevention programs… Read More »

Daemen Wins Multiple PRSA Awards

Daemen won three Excalibur Awards from the Buffalo Niagara chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)—the best-ever showing for the college in the annual contest. Taking home an award for the internal communications campaign, “Daemen Forum | A… Read More »

Daemen First College to Join Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition

Daemen became the first four-year institution of higher education to join the growing Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition, an organization of local groups committing to end the stigma surrounding mental health. The coalition provides access to an array of resources and… Read More »

Equal Rights Amendment Focus of Daemen-Hosted Event

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was introduced to Congress in 1923. An event at Daemen on Saturday will explore aspects of the ERA—including why the amendment is not enshrined in the Constitution nearly a century later. The event will also… Read More »

New Online Gallery Opens of Student and Alum Artwork

Students and alums of Daemen’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have a studio space to call their own—a new website dedicated to their artwork. Robert Waterhouse, associate professor of theatre and chair of VPA described the… Read More »

Daemen Named a 2021-2022 College of Distinction

Daemen College has been selected for the 14th consecutive year as a national College of Distinction in recognition of the institution’s excellence in undergraduate higher education. The college has earned special program recognition in business, education, nursing and for its… Read More »

Daemen Named “Best Local University” in Buffalo News Contest

In a public vote held by The Buffalo News, Daemen College was chosen as the region’s “Best Local University.” The first-ever “Best of 716” competition saw Daemen earn top honors over all other institutions of higher learning in Western New… Read More »

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Daemen Among Nation’s Best Universities

US and Daemen flag on the flag pole in front of RIC

For the third consecutive year, Daemen College has been ranked among the best universities in the country in U.S. News and World Report’s prestigious Best Colleges list. Institutions in the National Universities category offer a full range of undergraduate majors,… Read More »

2021 Founders Celebration Honors College’s History and Growth

Founders Celebration, Daemen’s annual commemoration of the college’s past, present and future, will feature an array of festivities and campus traditions from Monday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Oct. 3. A hallmark of the celebration is the ceremonial ringing of Founders… Read More »

Daemen Awards Honorary Doctorate to NCAA President Mark Emmert

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Mark Emmert was conferred an honorary doctoral degree by Daemen College during a recent visit to campus. Emmert also conducted a discussion with Daemen’s NCAA Division II student-athletes—his first on-campus event since the pandemic… Read More »