Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

Trustee Scholars Honored

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Daemen’s graduating trustee scholars were honored during a reception in Rosary Hall on May 14, during which families, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate their accomplishments. Thirteen scholars were recognized, including:

Kiana Webber, BFA, Visual & Performing Arts

Stephen John

Faculty and Staff Honored for Exemplary Service

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Five Daemen faculty and staff members were honored during Daemen’s 2025 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony on Friday, April 25, immediately following the spring State of the University address. Olson presented awards to recipients across four categories: Outstanding Staff… Read More »

NEIGH Therapy Horses Harness Positivity

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Daemen University’s Veterans Service Team and Student Veterans Association (SVA) Club welcomed National Equine Institute of Growth through Healing (NEIGH) to campus on April 24. Miniature and full-sized horses were on the north lawn, giving faculty, staff, and students the… Read More »

Hope Summit Inspires Purpose

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Daemen University hosted the HOPE (How Our Purpose Evolves) Summit on Saturday, April 12, bringing the Daemen community together to exchange ideas, connect with others, and cultivate meaningful conversations that inspire new perspectives and leadership growth. Tiffany Hamilton, Vice President… Read More »

Faculty Complete ACUE Certification

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Daemen University recently celebrated 22 faculty who completed their Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Effective Teaching Practices certification. The year-long course, which was funded through a US Department of Education Title III grant, began in March 2024 and… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Mental Health First Aid Course

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Daemen hosted a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certificate course, facilitated by Horizon Health, as part of its ongoing commitment to wellness. The two-day course, which took place on March 25 and 26 in the YSC Alumni Lounge, included two… Read More »

Emerging Business Leaders Symposium Draws a Crowd

Daemen University hosted the Amherst Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Business Leaders (EBL) Symposium on March 14. Faculty, young professionals, and Western New York business leaders from varied industries attended the symposium, providing a forum for sharing professional insight, networking… Read More »

Balkin Appointed VP, Business Affairs and Treasurer

Tim Balkin has been appointed Vice President for Business Affairs and Treasurer of Daemen University, effective April 6. Balkin, who has served as interim VP since May 2024, will oversee all aspects of finance, accounting, information technology services, human resources,… Read More »

Carroll Appointed Chief of Staff

Joelle Carroll has been appointed Chief of Staff of Daemen University, effective March 17. The chief of staff serves as a confidential advisor to the President, oversees significant communications with campus stakeholders, and helps devise official policies for the university.… Read More »

Faculty Showcase Work at Symposium

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Daemen’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) hosted the 2025 Spring Faculty Scholarship Symposium on Thursday, February 27, in the Yurtchuk Student Center Alumni Lounge. College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business Behavioral Science faculty members Dr. Vanessa… Read More »

PT Faculty and Students Present at Conference

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Faculty and students from Daemen’s Physical Therapy program attended the 50th Annual APTA Combined Section Meeting (CSM)—the largest PT conference in the country—in Houston February 13-15 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Dr. Michael Ross, Associate Professor and Chair/Program… Read More »

Williams Honored with Coveted IDEA Award

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Adriane Williams, Associate Director for Culture and Community at Daemen, was honored in the sixth annual IDEA Awards—presented by Buffalo Business First—in recognition of her dedication to inclusion, diversity, equity, and awareness. The awards ceremony, held on Thursday, February 13… Read More »

Napolitano Receives Prestigious APBA Award

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Dr. Debbi Napolitano, Associate Professor in the Behavioral Science Department at Daemen, has been awarded the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) 2025 Jerry Shook Award for her exceptional work as a board certified behavior analyst. In addition to her… Read More »

Daemen Celebrates Scholars Day

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Daemen University held its 21st Annual Scholars Day on Saturday, February 8, celebrating the highest-achieving prospective students and immersing them into the institution’s academic excellence and campus life. Over 200 students were nominated to interview at Scholars Day for their… Read More »

New Leadership in Nursing and Social Work

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Daemen recently appointed two key leaders in its nursing and social work departments. Dr. Veronica Valazza, Associate Professor of Nursing, is currently serving as the Interim Nursing Chair. Dr. Amy Trabert joined the university earlier this month as BSW… Read More »