Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

Croft Appointed Registrar

Daemen University has appointed Megan Croft as the new Registrar, effective August 14. Croft currently serves as the Registrar and Director of Institutional Research at SUNY Morrisville where she oversees a full range of registrar operations and leads institutional reporting… Read More »

Parshall Co-Edits New Book

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Dr. Lisa Parshall, distinguished professor of political science and a policy fellow at the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, and Daemen Trustee and former Buffalo Mayor, Byron Brown, were co-editors and chapter writers for Governing New York State Through… Read More »

Rafalson Honored with Excellence Award

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Buffalo Business First honored Dr. Lisa Rafalson, founding dean of the College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business, as a 2026 Excellence in Health Care Awards winner during its annual awards dinner at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens on June 17.… Read More »

Faculty and Staff Make Strides

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Forty Daemen faculty and staff laced up their running shoes with over 7,000 participants on June 11 for the 44th annual JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge — the world’s largest corporate running series. The 3.5-mile run, which took place in Delaware Park,… Read More »

Generations of Alums Reunite

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Over 140 guests, including alums of Daemen University, Daemen College, and Rosary Hill College, gathered on campus Saturday, June 13, to celebrate Alumni Weekend. President Gary A. Olson joined the class of 1952-1976 alums in Rosary Hall for a celebratory… Read More »

Napolitano Edits Special Section of International Journal

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Dr. Debbi Napolitano, program director of Daemen University’s PhD in Behavioral Science, recently edited a special section in the Association for Behavior Analysis International’s (ABAI) journal, Behavior and Social Issues. The introduction to the special section, co-authored by Napolitano… Read More »

Taste of Technology Explores Appetite for AI

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Daemen University’s IT department held its annual Taste of Technology event on May 21, featuring a series of in-person technology demos, discussions, and workshops for faculty and staff. Lead AI Strategist and Assistant Professor of Computing Sciences for Finger Lakes… Read More »

Daemen Celebrates 75th Commencement

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Daemen University celebrated its 75th commencement with undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, at Kleinhans Music Hall. Daemen President Gary A. Olson commended the graduates for their dedication and perseverance, and reminded them, “Perhaps the most important ability… Read More »

Political Science Students Present Research at National Conference

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Daemen University political science seniors, Alex Lumanog, and Dania Mehani, along with Dr. Jay Wendland, professor of political science and department chair, presented their recent scholarship at the 83rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association’s (MPSA) Conference in Chicago April 23-26.… Read More »

Dreyer To Receive Social Work Award

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Maggie Dreyer, LCSW-R, director of field education, MSW field director, and clinical assistant professor at Daemen University, is the recipient of the 2026 University at Buffalo (UB) School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award honors outstanding… Read More »

Parshall Speaks at Prestigious Leadership Summit

Daemen University Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Pre-Law Advisor Dr. Lisa Parshall gave a scholarly speech at the influential State Legislative Leaders Foundation’s (SLLF) Spring 2026 Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. on April 25. The invitation-only conference welcomed more… Read More »

Faculty and Staff Recognized for Outstanding Contributions

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Daemen University President Gary A. Olson recognized four Daemen faculty and staff members for exceptional service after his spring State of the University address on Friday, April 24. Daemen’s 2026 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards honor recipients across four categories:… Read More »

Interprofessional Event Brings Health Profession Students Together

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Daemen University’s Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS) hosted a spring Interprofessional Event (IPE) on April 8, 14, and 21, welcoming 146 students from Daemen’s physician assistant, registered nurse and nurse practitioner, and physical therapy programs, as… Read More »

Daemen Holds Graduate Anatomy Memorial Service

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Daemen University’s Scott Bieler College of Health Professions held a memorial service on April 16 to honor the memory of those who made anatomical gifts for use in the Graduate Gross Anatomy Lab. Glenn Sharkey, doctor of physical therapy… Read More »

HOPE Summit Celebrates Purpose and Possibility

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Daemen University held its annual HOPE (How Our Purpose Evolves) Summit on Saturday, April 11, drawing the Daemen community together to put purpose and possibility into action to create hope in meaningful ways. Seventy-four students attended the event, including students… Read More »