Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

News to Know

A recent episode of “Policy Outsider,” the Rockefeller Institute of Government public policy podcast, features an interview with Dr. Lisa Parshall, professor of political science at Daemen College and an institute fellow. In the episode, “Power to the People,” Parshall… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Tony Surace

Tony Surace serves as clinical education coordinator and assistant professor of athletic training at Daemen College, having previously worked as an adjunct professor at Daemen and also at Niagara County Community College. Surace has 23 years of experience as an… Read More »

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Dr. Deborah Napolitano, assistant professor of applied behavior analysis at Daemen College, has been appointed to the National Council on Severe Autism Leadership Council. She was also a presenter at the 2019 World Congress of the International Association for the… Read More »

Heilman Named Chair of Daemen’s Education Department

Dr. Elizabeth Heilman, who has more than 20 years of experience in higher education administration and teaching, has been appointed chair of education at Daemen College. Heilman comes to Daemen from Michigan State University, where she served as associate professor… Read More »

Professor Publishes Play Based on Classic World War I Novel

A locally sourced stage adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel “All Quiet on the Western Front,” considered one of the greatest war novels of all time, has been written by director and playwright Dr. Robert Waterhouse, associate professor of theater… Read More »

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Dr. Andrew Wise, professor of history and director of Polish studies at Daemen College, participated in a panel discussion on education at the 60 Million Congress Global Polonia Summit held this summer in Buffalo. He discussed building a connection in… Read More »

Political Science Professor Named Fulbright Specialist

Dr. Lisa Parshall, professor of political science at Daemen College, has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program, which connects highly-qualified U.S. faculty and professionals for project-based exchanges at host institutions in 160 countries around the world. “A highly… Read More »

Perryman Named Associate Vice President

Vice President for Institutional Advancement Mary Glenn has announced the appointment of Emily Burns Perryman as associate vice president of marketing and communications at Daemen College. Her appointment is effective Aug. 5. In this role, Perryman will lead Daemen’s marketing… Read More »

Director Receives Public Relations Awards

Paula Witherell, director of institutional communications at Daemen College, has received two 2019 Excalibur Awards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Buffalo Niagara Chapter. Witherell earned a Silver Excalibur Award in the media relations category for her work… Read More »

Staff Profile – Shantina Addison

Tina Addison in a pink sweater standing in front of a red leafed tree

Shantina “Tina” Addison joined Daemen College in May as a graduate admissions counselor. In her new role, she is using her student recruitment and marketing experience in admissions efforts for Daemen’s graduate programs. Addison most recently served as the healthcare… Read More »

New to Know

Dr. Aakriti Tandon, associate professor of political science at Daemen College, has guest edited an issue of The Round Table, Britain’s oldest international affairs journal, and coauthored a journal article on India-Pakistan ties. A summary of the research findings was… Read More »

Kuechler Posthumously Awarded Emeritus Distinction

Linda Kuechler smiling looking at camera

Dr. Linda Kuechler, a long-time professor of accounting and beloved colleague at Daemen College, who passed away unexpectedly in January, has been posthumously granted the distinction of professor emeritus by the Daemen College Board of Trustees. The emeritus status, which… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Jay Wendland

Jay Wendland smiling standing in front of a wall

Dr. Jay Wendland, associate professor of political science, was recently named director of the Daemen College Honors Program. At Daemen, he teaches classes on American politics, campaigns and elections, public opinion, politics and the media, politics and pop culture, and… Read More »

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Thomas Wojciechowski, executive director of web communications at Daemen College, has been elected president of HighEdWeb, an organization for digital professionals who work at higher education institutions.… Read More »

Glenn Named Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Daemen

Daemen College has announced the appointment of Mary Glenn, an accomplished fundraising professional with more than 20 years of experience in higher education, as vice president for institutional advancement. Her appointment is effective June 24. In this role, Glenn will… Read More »