Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

Rodriguez and Chasey Present at IACBE Conference

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Two faculty members from Daemen University’s Alfiero School of Business—Tito Rodriguez, department chair and assistant professor, and Steve Chasey, assistant professor of sport management, business administration, and MBA—recently presented at the International Accreditation Council for Business Education’s (IACBE) Annual Conference… Read More »

ShowCASE of Academic Excellence Features MISTERO BUFFO

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Daemen University’s English and Visual and Performing Arts departments have co-produced Mistero Buffo (Comic Mysteries), a series of satirical religious stories authored by Dario Fo and Franca Rame based on medieval manuscripts. Mistero Buffo will be performed in Daemen Hall… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Founding Poet Laureate

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The Daemen University HOPE Center hosted Her Voice After Dark, a live event featuring the voices and music of influential female performers, at Daemen Hall on March 26. Two-time Emmy-winning spoken word artist and founding Poet Laureate Emeritus of Buffalo… Read More »

Young Professionals Connect at Symposium

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Young professionals gathered at Daemen University on March 13 for the Amherst Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Business Leaders (EBL) Symposium to network with peers, faculty, and local business leaders. Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO A.J. Baynes provided opening… Read More »

Students Present Independent Research

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Two Daemen University students presented research at the Eastern Psychological Association conference Feb. 26-28 in Boston. Natural sciences major Alexis Nguyen and psychological sciences major Alexandra (Lexie) Drum, who both completed independent research projects in the Studying Phenotypes: Learning, Affect,… Read More »

Rodriguez Honored with Impact Award

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Miguel Rodriguez, director of community standards & student advocacy at Daemen, was honored during the Buffalo Business First 2026 Impact Awards on February 12. Rodriguez and 19 other professionals across the region, selected from close to 80 nominations, were recognized… Read More »

Riegel Appointed Editor-in-Chief

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Dr. Caitlin Riegel, assistant professor of education, was recently appointed Editor-in-Chief of the AILACTE Journal, the refereed journal of the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education (AILACTE). Previously, Riegel served as reviewer and assistant editor… Read More »

Daemen Expands Faculty Roster

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Daemen University has added 10 new faculty members this academic year for in-demand programs across the university’s three colleges. Scott Bieler College of Health Professions:

Anthony DellaValle, assistant professor, PA

Paul Sandell, assistant professor, PA

Janelle Comeau, assistant professor, PT

Symposium Explores AI Role in the Classroom

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Daemen University explored the role of AI in higher education during its 20th Annual Learning and Teaching Symposium, “Teaching in an Age of Change,” presented by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) on Thursday, January 15. Keynote… Read More »

PT Students Showcase Capstone Research

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Daemen University’s Physical Therapy Department held its annual Physical Therapy Evidence-Based Clinical Research Symposium on Dec. 6 in Schenck Hall, showcasing third-year Doctor of PT students who presented their capstone research projects. Dr. Michael Ross, professor, physical therapy department chair,… Read More »

Plunging with a Purpose

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Daemen faculty and students made a splash by participating in the 19th annual Buffalo Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics New York on Saturday, Dec. 6. Team captain and Assistant Professor in the Education department, Colleen Wilkinson, led the 22-member… Read More »

Faculty Feature: Nicole White

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Daemen alum Nicole White ‘15, ‘20, joined Daemen as director of the 1+2+1 nursing program in August. In this role, White works closely with partner schools, where students complete the two year RN portion of their degree, to provide seamless… Read More »

CILS Hosts Interprofessional Event

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Daemen University’s Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS) hosted a fall interprofessional event on Nov. 10, 17, and 19, welcoming 150 students from Daemen’s physician assistant, nurse practitioner, physical therapy, and social work programs and SUNY… Read More »

Rafalson Serves on Organizational Change Panel

Dr. Lisa Rafalson, founding dean of the College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business, participated in the Institute for Nonprofit Practice’s (INP) Managing & Leading Change Alumni Panel on Nov. 19. Rafalson, who graduated from the institute in May… Read More »

Faculty Scholarship Spotlighted

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Daemen’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) hosted the 2025 Fall Faculty Scholarship Symposium on Monday, Nov. 17, in the Yurtchuk Student Center Alumni Lounge. The symposium, co-organized by the Director of the CETL Dr. Hella Jacob and… Read More »