Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

Gorski Appointed Director of Leadership Giving

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Daemen University has appointed Paul Gorski as Director of Leadership Giving, effective Oct. 22. He will play a key role in establishing relationships with alumni and friends of the university for ongoing support of corporate sponsorships, scholarships, and donor-centered events,… Read More »

Riegel Leads Educational Conference

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Dr. Caitlin Riegel, assistant professor in Daemen University’s Education department and president of the International Society for Educational Planning (ISEP), led the 2025 ISEP conference held Oct. 14-17 in Buffalo, N.Y. The conference welcomed 90 registrations and 57 virtual and… Read More »

Distinguished Professor Elected to Prestigious Board

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Daemen University’s Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Pre Law Advisor Dr. Lisa K. Parshall has been elected to the board of the Society for History in the Federal Government, serving alongside governmental historians from various federal agencies and a… Read More »

Faculty and Staff Celebrated

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Daemen University celebrated faculty and staff during its Years of Service Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 24, honoring those with five to 45 years of service and dedication to the university. Patty Puglia, associate vice president for Employee Engagement, recognized 39… Read More »

Deans Scoop Up Recognition for Students

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Daemen University’s three college academic deans hosted the annual Dean’s List Reception on Saturday, Sept. 27, with an ice cream social in Daemen Hall, recognizing students who made the Dean’s List in fall 2024 and/or spring 2025. Dr. Greg Ford,… Read More »

Top First-Year Students Celebrated

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Daemen University honored students who excelled academically in their first year during a celebratory luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The luncheon, hosted by the Student Success Center, recognized 10 returning second-year students who earned a perfect 4.0 during their… Read More »

Faculty Recognized with Tenure and Promotions

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Daemen University’s Board of Trustees approved faculty tenure and promotions for ten faculty members, effective fall semester 2025. Faculty members promoted to Full Professor:

Shannon Lupien — Psychological Sciences

Deborah Napolitano — Behavioral Science

Michael Ross — Physical Therapy

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Daemen Alum Bikes 500 Miles for Cancer Research

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Daemen alum, Brian Morreale ‘20 Psychology BS / Biology Medical Humanities Philosophy minor, chair of recruitment and advocacy for the national alumni board, and current graduate student in the Cancer Science program at The Roswell Park Cancer Institute Graduate Division… Read More »

Career Services Staff Earns Certification to Support First-Year Students

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Lamark Shaw, M.A., director of Career Services; and Sara M. Rinehart, M.S., assistant director of Career Services; recently obtained their Gallup Global Strengths Coach certifications, building on their own unique strengths to help guide students in discovering theirs. The five-day… Read More »

Daemen Runs for a Cause

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Over 50 Daemen faculty and staff participated in the 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge—the world’s largest corporate running event—on June 12 in Delaware Park to support FeedMore WNY. More than 7,700 participants from 250 companies across Western New… Read More »

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 »